LAVASOFT Ad Aware got a Facelift!!

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Atul88, Mar 29, 2012.

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  1. Atul88

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  2. carat

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    Well done :thumb:
     
  3. RejZoR

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    New feature filled versions are growing like mushrooms after the rain these days. I mean just look at how many new anti-malware apps with almost full functionality have been released lately.

    What engine is it used in Ad-aware these days? The anti-spyware was rather crappy some time ago and rarely anyone used it. So what do they use now? I don't think it's their own technology...
     
  4. acr1965

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    I think they use Vipre in one version and Gdata in another- at least I think that is what they used to have. I wonder does it run well along side MBAM real time or tries to remove it?
     
  5. Atul88

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    Do they use their in-house engine for protectiono_O:rolleyes:
     
  6. LS Andy

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    Information about new features here

    Download here.
     
  7. Legendkiller

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    i opted for the free version and after all the updates and stuff..........i got Ad-aware pro installed with 30day trial message popping up after every reboot.....Damn!

    Update:
    Checked on their forum and there is no separate installer for Free version , as of now, after 30days it reverts to free version. I am uninstalling it right away.....
     
  8. khanyash

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    I too faced same thing & uninstalled it.

    Too bad no free installer.
     
  9. Atul88

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    So install it after 30 days..:D :D
     
  10. khanyash

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    Anyone tried changing the date on the system like 33 days ahead & checked if it reverted to free?
     
  11. David2041

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    If you would like to have a look at the Free product directly please use the below serial key:
    Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ 3Z9T5-EMP6Z-N8JXA-6796C-CCQXN
    Keep in mind that once you activated the Free key, you will not be able to go back to the Pro trial version. To then review the Pro, you will have to register a Pro key. The same goes for the Personal version.

    enjoy
     
  12. khanyash

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    Whats this key?

    If the key is of the adaware free on your system it will not work here.

    So whats the key like?
     
  13. David2041

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    Not only for me , it should be for everyone who only wants to use the free version. Just like avg free does...
     
  14. khanyash

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    The key can be system specific?

    Did you by any chance tried it on other system or tried the key reinstalling adaware?
     
  15. David2041

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    Sorry, i did not try it , i saw it at hxxp://bbs.kafan.cn/thread-1256667-1-1.html

    In Ad-Aware Free Antivirus + we are offering the users the possibility to try Ad-Aware Pro for 30 days. If you would like to have a look at the Free product directly please use the below serial key:
    Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ 3Z9T5-EMP6Z-N8JXA-6796C-CCQXN
    Keep in mind that once you activated the Free key, you will not be able to go back to the Pro trial version. To then review the Pro, you will have to register a Pro key. The same goes for the Personal version.
     
  16. khanyash

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    OK I am giving the key a try on my test system, lets see what happens & will report here.

    I hope it is trusted/reliable key?
     
  17. David2041

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    Anyway , its just a key,cant do harm to your os :D
     
  18. chabbo

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    free version

    •Advanced detection
    Superfast antivirus engine that complements our legendary anti-spyware to offer protection without compromise.
    •Enhanced Performance
    Two engines made to work together, without conflicts or slow-downs, in one easy and superfast security solution.
    •Faster and Leaner
    Faster scans and smaller boot times with less PC footprint so you can get to play or work faster.
    •Download Protection
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  19. Cyrano2

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    I Think the key question here is... Which engine do the free version use?
     
  20. khanyash

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    I tried the key but its not working, invalid key.

    There is only one place to enter the key, activate the product but I think its for upgrade or purchased versions.

    Now where else I should enter the key. No other option to enter the key here. During download & install too there was no option to enter the key.

    Wasted a lot of time with this. The update took so long. After restart it mentioned new version available, downloaded & installed but still the pro version, I thought may be they issued an update to revert it to free version.
     
  21. khanyash

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    The free version uses Vipre coz the AV database version is the same as Vipre.

    And I guess it uses Inhouse too as mentioned in the website but no info or version number for inhouse engine in the gui.
     
  22. Victek

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    This is all very nice but how does it perform? The previous free version was slow to load, slow to update and slow to scan - IOW it was a dog *puppy*
     
  23. iforget

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    That key worked for me to turn it into the free version, scanning and executing tested exactly the same as Unthreat Free. The free version does have a url blocker. It uses Vipre so when its scanning or cleaning it is cpu heavy, but other wise felt light
     
  24. Legendkiller

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    it did add some time to startup process.........but then it was full suite which i was using.............

    Ad-aware should have been looking at enhancing their reputation.......which has suffered in last 4-5 yrs....

    Sorry, but would be interested only if this thing goes.....same with ZA free firewall which comes with bundled security suite for trial.
     
  25. khanyash

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    The key worked for you?

    Did you entered it into activation?

    I set the computer date to May 29 2012 & restarted the system & it was reverted to free.

    Again set the date to current & restarted the system & it was fine i.e free version.

    But yes the fw driver remains in the network adapter.
    And in the rightclick tray icons all the options of paid features are there in greyed.
     
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