A well-designed and simple UI with everything you need in front of your eyes Multiple scanning modes Antivirus and anti-spyware features Includes a cleaner as well to clean your PC
Cons
The full scan is particularly slow A few features are exclusive
Adaware Antivirus Free
Price: $
If you have not heard about Adaware before and are looking for an antivirus suite for your computer, you are in for a treat. Adaware Antivirus is a security application for your PC that will help you protect your PC from basically everything. What used to be an anti-spyware app before has turned into a complete antivirus suite that can do pretty much everything you could expect from an antivirus.
When you talk about free antivirus applications, Adaware may well take the cake because of the wide list of features that it provides alongside a modern yet simple-looking user interface. A lot of Adaware users are already aware of the journey the application has made, but not many realize the significance of the features and security it provides in comparison with other free anti-virus software.
When considering the features, it provides you with 3 different types of scans; for viruses, adware, and malware. The options are Quick, Full, and Custom. If you suspect a problem in any specific disk or folder, you can select the Custom option. Otherwise, the Quick option works particularly well because you don’t need to provide any input and it is very fast in determining any threats.
Other features provide Real-Time Protection, Web Protection, Network Protection, Spyware Protection, and App Management. It has a clean, modern-looking interface that provides you with simple and one-click access to all the major features.
Furthermore, you can customize the protection settings including real-time protection and browsing options. Additionally, there’s a gaming mode as well to help you protect your computer while you game.
The advantage of Adaware Antivirus is that it has a free version that is powerful enough for most of the average user's requirements. There are paid versions as well, but most users will be more than satisfied with the free version.
In conclusion, Adaware Antivirus is a powerful tool that comes with the added benefit of a free version which most popular antivirus applications do not offer. It provides you with all the tools that you need to keep your PC secure and running.
Reviewed by Hamza Sadiq (editor rating 4.5 out of 5 stars)
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Additional info
Minimum requirements
• Windows 7 with Service Pack 1/8/8.1/10 (32- & 64-bit) • 4.5 or higher version of Microsoft Windows Installer • 1 GB free space (at least 800 MB on the system drive)