Adware is a form of malware that’s not quite as sinister as system-destroying viruses or data-harvesting spyware, but it’s equally perplexing and invasive. It’s also often used to carry out unwanted tasks on your device, like recording your visits to certain locations and then displaying ads that are you can find out more specific to those locations. This is a great method for creators of adsware to earn money without having to sell their product directly.

Adaware review is, unlike other similar products it only provides Windows security. The free version doesn’t support Mac or iOS devices. It provides 24/7 technical support for users of the Pro and Total packages. The basic package comes with real-time security and behavior monitoring as well as automatic scans of downloaded files and a strong firewall. However, it doesn’t include email and web protection, or other features such as shredding files.

The software performed well in the lab tests of AV-test. It was able to remove all known threats and block 97% attacks with a 0-day duration. These scores are impressive, however they’re not as impressive as the scores of the most popular security suites.

Adaware Total is currently 30 percent more expensive than competitors. This is due to the fact that the company has decided to stop offering different levels of protection and instead bundles all their tools into one bundle. This means you only get one license, but you will be able to access a wide range of PC security and privacy options, like the removal of tracking cookie and optimization tools to speed up Windows boot time, and the ability to block applications from accessing the camera or microphone.