How Ad-Aware Pro 2009 Stacks Up As An Anti-Malware Tool
Ad-Aware Pro 2009 is the latest addition to the family of security products that Lavasoft creates. Ad-Aware has a long history of shielding computers from obscene hackers and programs that could cause irreversible damage to both one’s computer and their very identity or life in the process.
Ad-Aware Pro is not a free product, so you will have to front a bit of capital in order to obtain it. At the time of writing, the Ad-Aware Pro edition was slated at just under $40 for a one-year license. Since the price is the first thing we look at when getting a product, you might also consider extending coverage to a longer license for a cheaper rate.
Mal-ware can take many forms, and sometimes not in a way that would be immediately dire to your computer’s security. An example of when you would be more annoyed than in risk is with pop-up advertisements. Ad-Aware Pro 2009 comes with a pop-up blocker that, when tested, did a fantastic job at getting rid of advertisements and still allowing pop-up windows that weren’t marketing material.
Ad-Aware Pro 2009 comes with a real-time protection feature that can stop spy-ware and malware from installing itself as soon as it is spotted. That way you won’t have to focus on fixing your computer after an attack, but rather you can rest easy knowing that Ad-Aware will catch most types of malware before they are even able to install and infect your computer. As malware definitions increase, so too does your security.
So far the general perception of Ad-Aware Pro has been good. Nothing is perfect, and while Ad-Aware has some great selling points it also has some areas it could improve on. One instance is with the technical support. Lavasoft did a great job on providing documentation, but they skipped out on hiring employees to provide the technical support customers need. Getting technical support is still possible, just expect your questions to be answered slower than normal.
There are many security companies to browse before you make a decision. Other products such as those from Symantec or Norton also have worthy products to consider. Don’t judge a product on its price alone, since the competition is fierce and you will find that the prices of competitors are much lower. Some programs can even be found free online that claim to do just as good of a job at computer security as paid alternatives do.
In Conclusion
The price you pay for a security program doesn’t have to be substantial. Some online services allow you to quickly compare prices and features, so that you may quickly compare and contrast products for what you need specifically.
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