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Ad-Aware 2008 released

by Brad Linder May 24th 2008

Lavasoft has released Ad-Aware 2008, the latest version of the company's popular anti-spyware utility for Windows. Ad-Aware 2008 comes in Free, Plus, and Pro varieties. The free version lacks real-time spyware detection, scheduled scans, tech support, and anti-virus software. But it still does a pretty good job of finding spyware on your system,

The latest version boasts quicker updates and scans, lower resource usage, and an enhanced rootkit removal system. Ad-Aware Plus will set you back $26.95. For $39.95 you can get Ad-Ware Pro, which also adds command line support, a process watch module, and network drive scanning. If you're not sure which version provides the features you need, you can check out the comparison chart.

Or you can rely on other free anti-spyware utilities like Spybot or Windows Defender.

[via Sizzled Core]

Tags: ad-aware, ad-aware-2008, anti-spyware, spyware

Filed under: Security, Utilities, News, Windows, Freeware, Beta

Ad-Aware 2008 Beta released with redesigned interface, Vista compatibility

by Simon Kerbel Apr 16th 2008

Spyware beware: Lavasoft has just announced a beta of its popular anti-spyware software Ad-Aware.

Ad-Aware remains one of the most popular free anti-spyware solutions out there, with over 280 million downloads worldwide. That a big, hard to visualize number, but we'll put into context for you: that's four times the downloads of any laughing baby on YouTube.

The new features of Ad-Aware 2008 include:

New rootkit removal system
Reduced use of computer memory
Faster updates
64-bit platform support and full Vista compatibility

What's not to love?

Actually, we don't love the redesigned interface, which looks like it took some hints from the web 2.0 designers: lots of big round buttons, and text that reflects itself, as if it were sitting at the edge of a still summer pond. That was cool, like, five years ago.

If you want to take a closer look at Ad-Aware 2008, you're in luck: everyone is invited to be a beta tester.

Ad-Aware 2008 is Windows only.

Tags: ad-aware, beta, spyware

Filed under: Security, Utilities, News

Ad-Aware 2007 is on its way

by Ryan Carter Jan 8th 2007

Ad-aware is one of those essential programs that kills a myriad of spyware and other threats on your PC. Ad-ware 2007 is getting ready, and in the beta-testing process right now. Lavasoft doesn't say when the RC1 version will be ready, but it sounds as if it will be in the next few months. The new version will feature a ton of updated and improved features including enhanced Code Sequence Identification (CSI), real-time Ad-Watch protection, advanced auto-scheduling, and a new GUI. I am personally looking forward to this release, as I use this program all the time to help friends with spyware infested PC's. It may not be the best tool for advanced use in the field, but it is a good, user-friendly app to leave on someone's computer to help them long after you have moved on. I have been a fan of Ad-Aware for quite some time. The 2007 version should be good, so I hope it gets released soon.

Tags: ad-aware, lavasoft, security, utilities

Filed under: Security, Utilities, Windows

Assassinate in-use programs with Killbox

by Ryan Carter Sep 6th 2006

Ever have a virus or other program that you can't get rid of because it won't die long enough for you to delete it? When Spybot, Ad-Aware, and others fail, turn to Killbox. This handy-dandy download will kill anything currently running on your PC, so you can remove it. Simply enter the path of the offending guest, and Killbox will go to town on it. Think of it like the in-memory mafia. Killbox doesn't care, it will take out pretty much anything. From time to time those of us less technologically savvy (relatives, family, friends) need help with renegade programs too, so if they ever have this problem, at least now you know a guy. Sort of. No problem, he take care of it. Don't worry about it.

Tags: Ad-Aware, adware, killbox, memory, process, SpyBot, spyware, virus

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Google to introduce paid TV downloads

by Jordan Running Jan 5th 2006

Ars Technica is reporting that tomorrow Google will be announcing a new video service that will "allow users to buy video content for pre-determined prices," and they're also planning to announce partnerships with CBS and the NBA. Ars has lots of juicy speculation, including whether they'll be offering downloads or only streaming video, if they'll use Flash video as Google Video currently does, and if this means we'll finally see the long-rumored Google Wallet. Google also plans to announce Google Pack, a software bundle which, says Ars, will include the obvious Google software like Desktop Search, Picasa, Google Earth, Google Talk, and more, but also some third party tools including "Google-tweaked" versions of Firefox, Acrobat Reader, Symantec anti-virus software, the malware remover Ad-Aware, multi-network IM client Trillian, and RealPlayer. I agree with Ars: Those last two choices are very curious indeed.

Tags: acrobat, ad-aware, adobe, anti-virus, ars technica, ArsTechnica, firefox, googl earth, google, google desktop search, google pack, google talk, google wallet, im, pdf, picasa, realplayer, spyware, symantec, trillian, tv, video

Filed under: Security, Windows

Lavasoft testing Sony rootkit remover

by Jordan Running Dec 19th 2005

Not to be outdone by Microsoft, Lavasoft, makers of the Ad-Aware malware removal program are a beta program called ARIES Rootkit Remover designed to get rid of the XCP rootkit installed by some of Sony's DRM-encumbered CDs. Members of Lavasoft's beta testing program were alerted of ARIES' release by e-mail today, and the stand-alone software can be downloaded directly from the Lavasoft Research site.

[Via Digg]

Tags: ad-aware, drm, lavasoft, malware, rootkit, sony, spyware, xcp

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