Ad-Aware has gone a long way since its inception over 13 years ago. Initially released to target and remove the web annoyances of the time, it has grown into a fully-featured security solution. Version 11 users Bitdefender's popular AV engine.
]Installation
The installation procedure is lengthy and requires a system restart to apply the new changes. Unlike most antivirus applications, users are given the possibility to make Ad-Aware the primary or secondary line of defense against malware. The latter option should be taken in case