Ad Aware is a Windows program that offers antivirus services for your device. This utility allows you to protect your computer system from threats. There is an option to block suspicious activity and network connections. In addition, this app includes an email protection module, which allows you to scan received emails and attachments.

Scanning

Upon launching the application, antivirus databases and signatures will be downloaded. Next, it is recommended to perform a full system scan to secure your device from threats. You can choose the scanning area. Moreover, the utility allows you to set the task execution priority. The higher it is, the more hardware resources will be involved.

It is possible to schedule scans. There is an option of adding individual files as exceptions. After the security checkup, the program allows you to view a list of suspicious items placed in quarantine. There is an option to neutralize or remove threats.

Protection Modules

The application includes a tool for analyzing network traffic. Thus, Ad Aware provides protection against the interception of confidential data by malicious programs. It is also possible to detect suspicious network activity.

There is a parental control module. Thanks to this future, you can restrict access to websites containing unwanted content for minors.

Features

similar to Avast, this utility is an antivirus;
you can enable real-time protection;
there are modules for scanning network traffic and emails;
users can check hard drives, removable media, and the boot sector;
free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions.