Download Free Ad-Aware Internet Security Pro v9.6.0 license key

Most antivirus companies stick to a once-a-year update regimen, usually with a new release each fall, but Lavasoft never drank the once-a-year Kool-aid. They proclaim "Other companies may hold their new technologies for the next year's major launch, but not Lavasoft. We're going to give them to our users as we develop them, so they benefit with a boost to their online protection now." Their latest release, Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security 9.0 ($29.95 direct or $39.95 for 3 licenses), specifically adds new technology for detecting and removing malware threats, and my testing shows it hit the mark.

The product's appearance and feature set aren't appreciably different from Ad-Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security 8.3 ($39.95 direct for three licenses, 4 stars), so I won't spend a lot of time describing those. Briefly, the main window focuses on three great big buttons. The middle one launches a system scan. It's flanked by a button that checks for updates and another button that opens up the real-time protection module. Switching to advanced mode enables additional features including the ability to schedule scans, but even in advanced mode the product is easy to comprehend.

Every time you go online to check your email, pay a bill, or download a file, you are exposed to cyber criminals and their relentless attempts to infiltrate your PC to steal your private information. Get complete malware protection against virus, spyware, trojans, rootkits, blended malware, hijackers, keyloggers, and other potential cyber threats with Ad-Aware Pro!

Ad-Aware Pro gives you the power to protect your online security and privacy - so that you can use the Internet how, when, and where you want.

Pros
Simple user interface hides complexity when not needed. Full scan runs quickly. New technology improves malware removal. Especially effective at removing scareware.

Cons
Didn't completely clean up some of the malware it detected. Bonus "AutoStart Manager" can easily disable launch of items that should be left alone.


Conclusion
This latest Ad-Aware remains very effective at keeping malware out of a clean system and adds new technology that improves its ability to clean up infested systems. With its simple user interface it's a very good choice for malware protection.

Features

• Complete Malware Protection, including Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware
• Ad-Watch Live! Expert Real-time Protection
• Genocode Detection Technology
• Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection
• Expert Level Rootkit Removal System
• The Neutralizer Malware Removal Tool
• Do Not Disturb Mode
• Toolbox
• Including Process Watch, AutoStart Manager, Hosts File Editor, and ThreatWork
• Network Drive Scanning
• Automatic Pulse Updates 

System Requirments

• Processor: P733 MHz or Better
• RAM: 512 MB (1GB recommended)
• Hard Disk: 300 MB free space recommended
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000 Pro