ad aware

Ad-aware Cloak is used to allow Ad-aware to open completely when there are items on the system which use to close Ad-aware when it attempts to start, such as some of the CoolWebSearch variants.. If Ad-aware opens and you are able to scan, then this program is not necessary.

To use Ad-aware Cloak, save it to your system, and run the program before opening Ad-aware. Once Ad-aware Cloak opens, click "Activate Cloak" and then open Ad-aware and scan as normal. When you are done using Ad-aware, close Ad-aware Cloak.

Ad-Aware is completely free! A Plus version is available for immediate download for $26.95 or CD On Demand for $9.95 which features real-time monitoring and blocking for your system. Not only can you remove privacy threats from your computing environment, you can also BLOCK them from invading your system in the first place.

Ad-Aware 2007 will include all of the functions that youve become familiar with through Ad-Aware SE, as well as a host of brand new and improved features. Below you will find many of the highlights in the Ad-Aware 2007 Beta release.

Here are some key features of "Ad Aware 2007":

· Fully redesigned engine. Ad-Aware 2007 s powerful, efficient engine increases your productivity by delivering one of the fastest scans on the market without clogging your computer s resources.
· Advanced Code Sequence Identity technology. Our improved CSI technology detects malware that is deeply imbedded in your system and keeps you protected from the latest threat advancements.
· Enhanced Detection Database. Incremental updates ensure a quick download from our comprehensive threat database, again freeing up your most valuable computer resources.
· New graphical user interface (GUI). The fresh, new look of our straightforward GUI means easy navigation through all of Ad-Aware 2007 s advanced protection options.
· Automatic scans and Web updates. Set a personalized schedule for automatic scans and definition file updates, letting Ad-Aware do the work for you according to your schedule and preferences. You ll never miss an update from the Detection Database again.
· Ad-Watch TrackSweep. The new TrackSweep feature clears browser cache, cookies, and history that are left behind while you surf the Internet on IE, Firefox and Opera, all in one easy click of a button.
· Ad-Watch Connect. The real-time monitoring of Ad-Watch is expanded to include an additional shield against hijackers and identify theft by preventing private information from leaving your computer. (Note! Ad-Watch Connect is not implemented in this Beta release)
· Hosts File Editor. This new tool gives you the power to add, delete or make changes to the Hosts File to block advertisement sites, reverse browser hijack entries, create navigational shortcuts, and assist with parental controls.
· Multiple Browser Support. Ad-Aware 2007 supports Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera so now you can use the web browser of your choice.
· System Restore Point. Ad-Aware 2007 s conveniently located system restore point means you never have to worry about accidentally deleting a file during cleanup.

Ad-aware is a free multi spyware-removal utility. It scans your system for advertising parasites and lets you remove them safely. New in this version : Webhancer, DSSAgent and Alexa removal, Command line parameters, automatic scanning etc. Freeware for Win9x/2000. The following advertising systems are detected by Ad-aware 4.0:Adware, Alexa, Aureate v1.0, 2.0, and 3.0, Comet Cursor v1.0 and 2.0, Cydoor, Doubleclick, DSSAgent, Flyswat, Gator, TimeSink v1.0 and 2.0, Web3000, and Webhancer.

Lavasoft ́s new add-on Tweak SE allows you to alter and "tweak" settings as well as make GUI alterations available to the user.

Tweak SE works with all Ad-Aware SE versions.

The following options are available via the Tweak SE add-on

User Interface Modifications Include

Hide the text information (Status lines)
Hides the text information shown on some pages ("Doubleclick an item to show details.. " etc).

Hide flashing bug after scan
Hides the "flashing bug" image that shows up at the end of a scan if critical objects have been detected.

Hide MRU items on detailed statistics
Hides the entries for MRU items in the detailed statistics list.

Use IE Icon for Browser Hijack Objects (regardless of reference-type)
The image shown on the scan result list usually reflects the type of reference (files show a different image then a registry key etc.) using this option, all references assigned to "possible browser hijack attempt" will use an Internet Explorer icon instead of the actual image associated with its reference-type.

Show WebUpdate GUI during automated updates
Shows the WebUpdate user interface during automated updates (command line, startup mode, etc).

Ad-Aware window caption
If empty, the default title will be used for the Ad-Aware main window, otherwise the content entered in the edit box will be used.


Scanning Engine Modifications Include

Flag all encoded url references as possible browser hijack attempt
If an encoded url is used (Example: %77%77%77%2e%6c%6f%70..) Ad-Aware will assume it is a possible browser hijack attempts and translate the url in the logfile.

Flag all unrecognized Alternate Data Streams
Using this option will let Ad-Aware put any detected alternate-data streams (except for those streams that the user has chosen to filter) in the results list, whether the object in question is malicious or not.

Skip IE Cache (Temporary internet files) folder during scan
This option will allow you to filter out temporary internet files when performing a scan.

Skip system restore folder during scan
As specified, the system restore folder will not be scanned.


Additional Options Included

Validate folders after editing Ad-Aware preferences
Varifies if the path entered by the user in the Ad-Aware preferences (log files, definition file, etc) is valid and alerts the user if it isnt. this has been made optional since remote paths may be temporary unavailable.

Skip automated saving of clean logfiles
Log files will not be created or saved for scans that do not include detected content. In other words, if Ad-Aware does not detect anything during the scan, a log file will not be created.

Delay (seconds) if delayed loading is active
The default delay time for initializing Ad-Aware is 15 seconds. Using this option will allow you to increase the delay timing to a maximum of 120 seconds for slower systems.

Append this text to logfile
Adds the text entered in the edit box within the header section of the log file. Text can be appended up to a maximum of 255 bytes.

Please Note: If settings have been modified, Ad-Aware should be restarted after the plugin closes.

Tweak SE preferences can be exported by using the following registry key (export the entire key)
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareLavasoftAd-Aware SE

Ad-aware is a small detection and removal tool that will comprehensively scan your computer for known Datamining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, Keyloggers, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers and tracking components.

Installation Note: Uninstall any previous version before installing this one, as to avoid problems.

You can BUY the PRO or PLUS version.

This is a reference file update for Ad-aware to detect and remove the newest advertising systems.

Once you have applied the update, the reflist.zip file can be deleted as it is no longer needed.

This update only works with the new Ad-Aware SE

Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components. With the release of Ad-Aware SE Personal edition, Lavasoft takes the fight against Spyware to the next level.

With Lavasoft s all new Code Sequence Identification (CSI) technology, you will not only be protected from known content, but will also have advanced protection against many of their unknown variants.

To further protect you, Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition also has the capability to scan and list Alternate Data Streams (ADS) in NTFS enabled volumes. In combination with the new scanning engine, Ad-Aware SE will scan your computer faster and more thoroughly than ever before!

Ad-Blockers/AdAware-SE-Personal.shtml>Download latest Ad-Aware SE Personal. (free)

Ad aware Definitions File description
Manually update the Detection Database with the latest Definitions File if you cannot update it by using Web Update Ad-Aware 2007 is the latest version of Lavasofts industry leading anti-spyware solution. Ad-Aware 2007 helps you combat the growing threats and latest advancements of malware and malicious spyware.

Ad-Aware 2007 protects you from spyware that secretly takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity and even identity theft through stolen private information. We give you the tools to detect hazardous content on your computer, clearly identify their threat level, and then give you the ability to remove unwanted content, so that your private information remains right where it should - under your control.


In some circumstances, such as if your proxy settings are not configured properly, you may not be able to update the Detection Database by using Web Update.

You can manually update the Detection Database with the latest Definitions File by following the steps below:
· Close Ad-Aware 2007.
· Ad-aware-Definitions-File-Download-77264.html>Download the latest Definitions File in a ZIP file.
· Save the file to a temporary location.
· When complete, unzip the contents of the file to the installation directory of Ad-Aware 2007, which is usually C:/Program Files/Lavasoft/Ad-Aware 2007.
· Open Ad-Aware 2007. You can confirm the latest Definitions File is installed by looking at Update Status on Ad-Aware 2007s main status screen.

Corrects the problem some users experienced with corrupted log file output and includes improved detection for the deep registry-scan mode.

NOTE: You must close Ad-aware andor Ad-watch prior to replacing the aawhelper.dll file.

Extract to the directory Ad-Aware was installed to and overwrite current. Default installation path is: Program FilesLavasoftAd-Aware 6

Adaware SE referencefile description
Free Reference file update for Ad-aware SE (Ad-ware SE) This is a reference file update for Ad-aware to detect and remove the newest advertising systems.

Once you have applied the update, the reflist.zip file can be deleted as it is no longer needed.

This update only works with the new Ad-Aware SE

Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers , Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components. With the release of Ad-Aware SE Personal edition, Lavasoft takes the fight against Spyware to the next level.

With Lavasoft s all new Code Sequence Identification (CSI) technology, you will not only be protected from known content, but will also have advanced protection against many of their unknown variants.

To further protect you, Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition also has the capability to scan and list Alternate Data Streams (ADS) in NTFS enabled volumes. In combination with the new scanning engine, Ad-Aware SE will scan your computer faster and more thoroughly than ever before!

Ad-Blockers/AdAware-SE-Personal.shtml>Download latest Ad-Aware SE Personal. (free)

Lavasoft s new plug-in VX2 Cleaner detects the malware VX2 and offers you the ability to remove it from your computer.

Some users have experienced a very difficult variant of VX2 which cannot be removed by Ad-Aware. For those users which have this variant, we have developed a plug-in to help you remove this VX2 variant.

This VX2 variant registers itself in a way, which gives it system privileges. It also prevents the user from viewing this information by removing the user s rights to do so. Furthermore it constantly monitors the registry and prevents any attempts to remove its associated values. This makes it very difficult for the user to manually remove it.

The VX2 Cleaner works with all editions of Ad-Blockers10-17-58.shtml>Ad-Aware 6 build 181.

How to use Lavasoft s VX2 Cleaner plug-in:
- Close Ad-Aware 6 build 181 and Ad-Watch (if running)
- Download the free VX2 Cleaner
- Install the VX2 Cleaner
- Start Ad-Aware 6 build 181
- Go to Plug-ins
- Select the VX2 Cleaner plug-in and click Run Plugin
- If your computer isn t infected, click Close .

Lavasoft s new plug-in VX2 Cleaner detects the malware VX2 and offers you the ability to remove it from your computer.

Some users have experienced a very difficult variant of VX2 which cannot be removed by Ad-Aware. For those users which have this variant, we have developed a plug-in to help you remove this VX2 variant.

This VX2 variant registers itself in a way, which gives it system privileges. It also prevents the user from viewing this information by removing the user s rights to do so.

Furthermore it constantly monitors the registry and prevents any attempts to remove its associated values. This makes it very difficult for the user to manually remove it.

The VX2 Cleaner works with all editions of Ad-Aware 6 build 181

How to use Lavasoft s VX2 Cleaner plug-in:

- Close Ad-Aware 6 build 181 and Ad-Watch (if running)
- Download the free VX2 Cleaner
- Install the VX2 Cleaner
- Start Ad-Aware 6 build 181
- Go to Plug-ins
- Select the VX2 Cleaner plug-in and click Run Plugin
- If your computer isn t infected, click Close .

Layered Service Providers (LSP) are small pieces of software that can be added or inserted into the Windows TCP/IP handler by other software.

Data outward bound from your computer to a legitimate destination on the Internet can be intercepted by an LSP and sent somewhere other than where you intend it to go.

LSP Explorer allows you to view active LSP and Name Service Providers on your system, along with detailed information about every one so you can determine whether or not theyre legitimate.

Access LSP Explorer can be run directly from the Add-ons menu.

LSP Explorer works with all versions of Ad-Aware.

Using LSP Explorer:
· Close Ad-Aware, if it is currently open.
· Download the LSP Explorer plug-in.
· Run the downloaded file.
· Restart Ad-Aware and choose the "Plug-ins" option.
· Choose the LSP Explorer plug-in.