Adaware – known under the company name Lavasoft until 2018 – is one of the pioneers of anti-spyware and anti-adware software. What began as a specialised tool for removing unwanted advertising software has evolved into a complete antivirus solution that protects against the full spectrum of modern threats – viruses, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware and phishing. At Lizenzindustrie you get Adaware as a verified licence – delivered by email, at a low price.
What is Adaware and what does it stand for?
Adaware has a special history in the antivirus industry. In the early 2000s, the "Ad-Aware" program was one of the first and most widely used tools for detecting and removing adware and spyware – at a time when these threats were growing massively on the internet and traditional antivirus programs did not yet fully cover them. Millions of users worldwide relied on Ad-Aware as their first choice against unwanted advertising programs and tracking software.
Today, Adaware offers a complete antivirus suite that goes well beyond its original focus on adware and spyware – while retaining the particular strength in detecting potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) for which Adaware originally became known.
What does Adaware Antivirus offer?
Adaware Antivirus offers the most important protection features for safe everyday PC use – an overview of further solutions can be found in our PC antivirus category:
Real-time protection continuously monitors all system activity and blocks threats immediately – before viruses, Trojans or ransomware can do any damage. Files are scanned automatically when they are opened, downloaded and run.
Anti-spyware & anti-adware – Adaware's historical core competence. The software detects and removes unwanted programs that collect user data, manipulate browser settings or display advertising – including those that other antivirus programs frequently miss.
Ransomware protection detects the behaviour typical of ransomware – mass file encryption – and stops the attack before important data is irretrievably lost.
Web protection warns you directly in the browser when you visit dangerous, compromised or fraudulent websites – before malware can be downloaded or personal data stolen.
Email protection scans incoming emails and attachments for malicious content – an important safeguard, as email remains one of the most common ways malware is spread.
Adaware Antivirus editions
- Adaware Antivirus Free – The free basic version with basic virus protection and an on-demand scanner. Suitable as an entry point for users with very low security requirements – for complete protection we recommend the paid versions.
- Adaware Antivirus Pro – The complete antivirus solution with real-time protection, web protection, email protection, ransomware protection and advanced anti-spyware protection. For home users looking for comprehensive protection without unnecessary complexity, Pro is the recommended choice.
- Adaware Antivirus Total – The most comprehensive edition, with all Pro features plus advanced security and privacy features. For users with higher security requirements.
Who is Adaware the right choice for?
Adaware is particularly suitable for users who, in addition to traditional virus protection, place particular value on protection against unwanted programs, adware and spyware. If you often download free software from the internet – and run the risk of unintentionally installing adware along with it – you will benefit from Adaware's particular strength in exactly this area.
Adaware is also a good choice for users looking for a lightweight antivirus solution without bloated features or high resource consumption – easy to install, easy to use and reliably active in the background.
If you are looking for more extensive protection with many additional features, you should also take a look at Bitdefender or ESET – both regularly perform very well in independent tests.
How buying from Lizenzindustrie works
Buying an Adaware licence from Lizenzindustrie is quick and straightforward. Choose your product, add it to your basket and complete your purchase – you will receive your licence key by email, usually within 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00). No physical shipping. Activation takes place directly via the official Adaware servers.
- ✔ Delivery by email – licence key usually 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00)
- ✔ Verified licences – activated via the manufacturer's official servers
- ✔ Low prices – well below the official list price
- ✔ Strong anti-adware & anti-spyware protection
- ✔ Easy to use – for beginners and experienced users alike
- ✔ Traceable origin – licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe
- ✔ Fast support – we help you quickly if you have questions
Would you like to compare different antivirus solutions? Take a look at the Antivirus category or our manufacturer overview – or get free advice from our support team.
Frequently asked questions about Adaware
What is the difference between Adaware Antivirus Pro and Total?
Adaware Antivirus Pro offers full protection with real-time protection, web protection, email protection and ransomware protection. Adaware Antivirus Total adds further security and privacy features. For most home users, Pro is entirely sufficient.
Is Adaware still relevant – or are there better alternatives?
Adaware offers solid basic protection and is particularly strong at detecting adware and unwanted programs. If you want additional features such as a firewall, parental controls or a VPN in one package, the large security suites offer a broader range of features – depending on your needs, a comparison is worthwhile.
Which operating systems does Adaware run on?
Adaware Antivirus runs on Windows PCs and laptops. For Mac protection, we recommend solutions developed specifically for macOS from our Mac antivirus range.
Can I use Adaware alongside another antivirus program?
Running two full antivirus programs at the same time is not recommended – they can interfere with each other and considerably reduce system performance. However, you can use Adaware as a supplementary on-demand scanner alongside another antivirus program if Adaware's real-time protection is disabled.
How quickly will I receive my licence key?
Usually 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00) – your activation key is delivered by email. Activation via the manufacturer's official servers takes just a few minutes.
Adaware – known under the company name Lavasoft until 2018 – is one of the pioneers of anti-spyware and anti-adware software. What began as a specialised tool for removing unwanted advertising...
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