Product Comparison Chart

Comprehensive malware protectionProtection against over 2 million threats, including virus, spyware, trojans, keyloggers, and much more.

Ad-Watch Live! BasicReal-time process protection blocks malicious processes and infected programs that try to start or run on your system.

Ad-Watch Live! AdvancedReal-time registry protection and process protection including behavior-based heuristics scanning.

Ad-Watch Live! ExpertGives you an additional layer of security by blocking connections to blacklisted IP addresses. It also adds real-time network protection, registry protection, and process protection including behavior-based heuristics scanning.

Behavior-Based Heuristical DetectionBoost your protection with heuristical detection to find and block unknown and emerging threats.

Rootkit Removal SystemProtection against hidden threats and stealth attacks

Detect, remove AND RepairAd-Aware intelligently cleans your system by removing all traces of the infection.

External Drive ScanningScan your external storage device, iPod, USB’s, or any other drives that you connect to your PC for an additional layer of security.

Network Drive ScanningScan network drives so you can detect malware on any shared disks on your network.

Pin-Point ScanningRight click any file or folder to perform an immediate scan to determine if it's safe or not.

System Restore PointSet a system restore point so you can clean your PC without fear of obstructing your operating system.

Minimal use of computer resourcesAd-Aware now uses 74% less memory than the previous version!

Customizable Profile ScansSave time by creating profile scans for even faster, more efficient scans.

Lavasoft SmartSetBased on expert recommended settings, we have configured your Ad-Aware to make scanning and cleaning your computer as easy as possible.

Automatic UpdatesContinuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks throughout the license duration.

Full Integration with Windows Security CenterGet Ad-Aware protection and status notifications through the Windows Security Center, if for example, any part of your security has been turned off or disabled.

The SchedulerAutomatic Scans set to your personalized schedule to optimize time and resources. If used in combination with Lavasoft SmartSet, all you have to do set & forget.

Free Technical SupportDirect, in-product access to the Lavasoft Support Center.

Lavasoft ToolboxBlock unsecure and harmful websites with the Hosts File Editor; keep track of all running processes with Process Watch; reduce the toll on your system with the AutoStart Manager, and submit suspicious files to ThreatWork.

Command Line SupportManage Ad-Aware without launching the interface window.

Lavasoft ThreatWorkSubmit suspicious files to Lavasoft researchers for analysis in just one easy click.

TrackSweepControl your privacy by erasing tracks left behind while surfing the web.

Background ScanningSave resources by closing Ad-Aware while scanning your computer - keep working while a scan is performed.