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Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by Ibrad, Jun 16, 2010.

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  1. Ibrad

    Ibrad Registered Member

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    I had this thought pop into my mind today so I wanted to get a experts thought on this.

    Ad-Aware only blocks malware processes from launching, it does not automatically quarantine them. So if I were to run Ad-Aware next to a AV that automatically cleans malware would they work without conflict in real time? Because I was thinking Panda Cloud detects file's on access so if it wiped it on on access before the malware got a chance to execute would that mean they would work fine with each other?
     
    Ibrad, Jul 27, 2010
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    I tested the Free Version.
    It took for AGES to Update (I am on ADSL+ 24 Mbps).
    It's a pity!:doubt:
    This used to be a Great program back in the early 2000's...:'(
     
    PJC, Aug 1, 2010
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  3. Noob

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    Yeah, before it was a MUST!
    I remember, along with Spybot Search & Destroy ;)
     
    Noob, Aug 1, 2010
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  4. PJC

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    Yeap...
    Good Old Days...:'(
     
    PJC, Aug 2, 2010
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    They changed the GUI every year but the engine is still bloatware - the update is slow too :(

    I can't recommend it these days ...
     
    progress, Aug 2, 2010
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  6. Kernelwars

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    agreed:thumb:
     
    Kernelwars, Aug 28, 2010
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    progress, Sep 14, 2010
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    Man LoL:D what is this?:)
     
    jmonge, Sep 14, 2010
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  9. Ibrad

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    I must say I agree with a majority of this. Clean-Up from Ad-Aware and detection should be very good. It uses the Sunbelt Boot Scan and detection which really helps it. It's not showing Ad-Aware in first every time and I would really lower the truth if Ad-Aware won every area.

    Not that I am saying Ad-Aware is the best, I am still rather sad they do not offer a av-less version so I have no way to use it with my AV of choice.
     
    Ibrad, Sep 14, 2010
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    i think it uses vipre antivirus engine:)
     
    jmonge, Sep 14, 2010
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  11. Ibrad

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    Anyone know where I can download Ad-Aware Anniversary edition not the latest one?
     
    Ibrad, Sep 16, 2010
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    jmonge, Sep 16, 2010
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  13. Kernelwars

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    hmm not trying to compare but IMO windows defender is getting really better and fast response.. Ad-aware needs to catch up here..lol
     
    Kernelwars, Sep 17, 2010
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  14. Ibrad

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    Yeah they also need to make it a little simpler, most of the trusted download sites only have the latest edition.
     
    Ibrad, Sep 17, 2010
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    Ibrad the last Ad-Aware fanboy :D
     
    progress, Sep 17, 2010
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  16. Ibrad

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    Ha I am the last Fanboy and I can not even find a old version download link. Only reason I planned on downloading it was for something to do this weekend :p
     
    Ibrad, Sep 17, 2010
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    2good, Sep 17, 2010
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  18. Ibrad

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    Ah thank you very much!
     
    Ibrad, Sep 17, 2010
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    Any Time
     
    2good, Sep 17, 2010
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