spyware remover freeware

Ad-Aware is a program from Lavasoft that detects and removes software on a user's computer that is determined to be spyware. It also detects dialers, trojans, malware, data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.

There is a freeware version called Ad-Aware Personal, as well as two commercial products—Ad-Aware Plus and Ad-Aware Professional. The free download includes Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition, skins, help manuals, RegHance and the latest definition file. The freeware version of Ad-Aware is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003. The Definitive Spyware, Adware, Pop-Ups, and Malware Removal Guide, Software that
you pay for may offer three benefits over freeware -- Better support,. Since January 6, 2006, Ad-Aware SE Personal is a part of Google Pack.

Since 1. 06 appeared on Download. com it has been downloaded over 189 million times as of March 28 2006. Version 1. Freeware Spyware Removal - Free Downloads. 05 was added May 27, 2005.

Norman ASA, together with Lavasoft, offers the Ad-Aware Plus and Ad-Aware Professional versions. The main difference between the freeware and the Plus and Professional versions is the addition of real-time scanning. Real-time scanning means that users are protected when surfing and do not have to start the scanning of spyware manually, as in the freeware version.

System requirements

Processor: Pentium 166 Megahertz

RAM: Operating system + 24 MB

Hard Disk: 25 MB free space (minimal configuration)

Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows 98se, Windows Me, Windows NT4 Workstation, Windows NT4 Server, Windows 2000 Pro , Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro, Windows XP(Home/Professional), Windows XP 64-Bit Edition, Windows Terminal Services

Other: Internet Explorer version 5. Average 4.