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Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition Definition File 149.0097(11/19/2009) (Windows)

Unzip the archive, replace the existing definition file the file location is configured in Web Update Settings section and restart Ad-AwareAd-Watch. You can also use the webupdate component implemented in Ad-Aware to install this update.

Tags: Lavasoft, Ad-aware, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Ad-Aware Free 8.1.0 (Windows)

With behavior-based threat detection and integrated real-time monitoring, Ad-Aware focuses on core consumer security needs. Instead of adding layers of bells and whistles--thereby slowing your computer and scans down--we have decided to focus on what really matters. Ad-Aware provides advanced threat protection, and is significantly lighter and faster than our...

Tags: Lavasoft, Ad-aware, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-12

Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition Definition File 0149.0033(8/21/2009) (Windows)

Unzip the archive, replace the existing definition file the file location is configured in Web Update Settings section and restart Ad-AwareAd-Watch. You can also use the webupdate component implemented in Ad-Aware to install this update. The latest release adds new definitions.

Tags: Lavasoft, Ad-aware, Microsoft Windows, Definition, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security

Software downloads 2009-08-21

Lavasoft Digital Lock 2009 7.7.0.2 (Windows)

With Lavasoft encryption technology, you can securely store or send files by e-mail knowing that your private information is safely locked, and will never fall into the wrong hands. Digital Lock is certified for Windows Vista, supports multiple encryption algorithms (including the new AES standard 256 bits), allows users to...

Tags: Lavasoft, E-mail, Microsoft Windows, Security, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-06-30

Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox 2009 7.7.0.2 (Windows)

With prying eyes able to access all kinds of confidential data through your computer, you need strong solutions to ensure your security. Safeguard your private online information with file shredding and file encryption, in one convenient interface. The product is certified for Windows Vista, supports multiple encryption algorithms (including the...

Tags: Lavasoft, Privacy, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites

Software downloads 2009-06-30

Lavasoft File Shredder 2009 7.7.0.2 (Windows)

Even after you delete a file, it still remains on your computer and special software can be used to recreate it. Make sure the sensitive online information you throw away stays deleted. Lavasoft File Shredder is certified for Windows Vista TM, permanently removes any sensitive digital information from your computer...

Tags: Lavasoft, Lavasoft File Shredder, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Corporate Communications, Engineering, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-06-30

Lavasoft Personal Firewall (32-bit) 3.0 (Windows)

Lavasoft Personal Firewall is targeted for small and medium-sized business organizations and home users, providing seamless and powerful protection for both. This firewall product comes with simple configuration, "tick in the box" options. and powerful, easy-to-use controls. Coupled with Ad-Aware SE Plus or Ad-Aware SE Professional, it is a great...

Tags: Lavasoft, 32-bit, Personal Firewall, Microsoft Windows, Lavasoft Personal Firewall, Firewalls, Smb/Sme, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Network Security, Security, Networking

Software downloads 2008-04-02

Lavasoft Personal Firewall (64-bit) 3.0 (Windows)

Lavasoft Personal Firewall is targeted for small and medium-sized business organizations and home users, providing seamless and powerful protection for both. This firewall product comes with simple configuration, "tick in the box" options. and powerful, easy-to-use controls. Coupled with Ad-Aware SE Plus or Ad-Aware SE Professional, it is a great...

Tags: Lavasoft, 64-bit, Personal Firewall, Microsoft Windows, Lavasoft Personal Firewall, Firewalls, Smb/Sme, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Network Security, Security, Networking

Software downloads 2008-04-02

Lavasoft Registry Tuner 1 RC (Windows)

Lavasoft Registry Tuner offers an effective yet simple solution to keep your PC running fast, clean, and error free. It scans and fixes invalid registry entries found in the registry, optimizing the performance of your system. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Lavasoft, Lavasoft Registry Tuner, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2007-12-27

Ad Aware SE Professional 1.06r1

For years, people have sworn by Lavasoft Ad-Aware, both the free SE Personal and the paid SE Professional versions, for stopping adware and spyware on their PCs. Last year the product placed first among our top 10 antispyware applications reviewed. In this year's tests, however, the paid Ad-Aware SE Professional...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Ad-aware, Ad-Aware SE, spyware

Product reviews 2007-03-29

Lavasoft Ad-aware SE 1.06

Ad-aware SE 1.06 is the latest version of Lavasoft's popular and venerable antispyware program, and not surprisingly, it continues to meet the high standards that Ad-aware is known for. Long considered the grandfather of antispyware programs, Ad-aware keeps getting better. Of all the antispyware software tested by Download.com, Ad-aware SE...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Lavasoft, Ad-aware, Ad-Aware SE

Product reviews 2006-02-13

Lavasoft does right

Lavasoft does rightThis is being looked at wrong!There IS NO GOOD ADWARE. There IS NO GOOD SPYWARE. There are NO GOOD ADWARE/SPYWARE companies.They are all out to get something for nothing. To infiltrate people's computers and control them, most of the time without the users consious permission...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Scanners, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, spyware, adware, Spyware company, Spyware scanner, Lavasoft

Discussion threads 2005-02-23

Lavasoft does right

As reported in Spyware Warrior, Lavasoft adjusted its Threat Assessment Chart and put WhenU back in Ad-Aware's definition file. One problem with an adware company cleaning up its act and trying to get out of antispyware definition lists is that there's usually a ton of old installations of their software...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Lavasoft

Blog posts 2005-02-23

WhenU make adware

Lavasoft is currently facing the wrath of Ad-Aware users due to the fact that it removed WhenU from its definition file. A recent conversation I had with PC-Tools, maker of Spyware Doctor, gave me some insight into how this happened. Antispyware companies use a test, or matrix, to determine if...

Tags: WhenU, adware

Blog posts 2005-02-17

Additional Resources

Ad-Aware 8

Lavasoft's Ad-Aware is one of the best-known malware removal tools. The update to version 8 includes better performance and a behavior-based detection system. by CNET News.com

Tags: Ad-aware, Spyware, Security, Adware & Malware, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-12

Ballmer questions open-source code security

Steve Ballmer talks smackWell, at this point Ballmer sounds like a politician, painting Open Source developers as "hackers in China or other foreign countries" vs. Microsoft's "controlled" environment. He doesn't "buy that". He never had to. Open Source is free.Unlike Microsoft's mega-crap that uses all resources as possible until you...

Tags: Unlike Microsoft, ZDNetter, security, Steve Ballmer, open source, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

Panda's cloud-based antivirus is a new free tool for schools

I hate paying for anti-malware software. It causes me physical pain to make out purchase orders for it. There are free tools like Clamwin and Windows Defender that do a pretty good job of keeping out the bad guys and most of us sit behind some sort of...

Tags: Software, Antivirus, Malware, Tool, Panda, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-04-29

Ad-Aware 10th Anniversary Edition released

Ad-Aware 10th Anniversary Edition releasedWhat's adware?NTRE: Ad-Aware 10th Anniversary Edition releasedI hope they brought back the ability to scan in safe mode. I kept using the older Adaware SE because it retained that feature.Why are we celebrating? Its like celebrating 2 years of high gas prices.Windows has spawned...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Anniversary Edition, Ad-aware, Microsoft Windows, malware

Discussion threads 2009-01-21

Ad-Aware 10th Anniversary Edition released

A new version of Ad-Aware has been released, celebrating its 10th year of eradicating spyware from millions of users' systems. According to maker Lavasoft, Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition sports more than just a fancy new GUI: Uses 74% less memory than Ad-Aware 2008. Only...

Tags: Ad-aware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-01-21

Microsoft to deliver free anti-malware to Windows users

Microsoft to deliver free anti-malware to Windows usersI like its adblock and flash block tho.I cannot go on internet without them.Please elaborate......Why do you not like it? I'm not saying your wrong I'm just interested to know.You've got questions, we've got answers:[i]Do you trust Microsoft to provide security software?[/i]No more...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., anti-Malware, UAC, Morro, security, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-18