Hi all,

I have a problem with updating Ad-aware.It seems that during download process,the program will stop on 5%. I have last update from 16.4. I know that theres is new one from 21.4. but I cant download it.Any help?
Thank You lads.

if you ARE on adaware se? you will apparently not be aware that this program has been withdrawn?




http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showforum=1

Hello Sniper47,

You can still install updates manually. Posts 3 and 6, you need information from both, explain how here: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=17852

I do not know, however, how long these updates will be available. I would advise looking for other AntiSpyware programs. Bleeping Computer has a list here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html

Orange Blossom

Hi,

wich program would You recomend me.I am using WinXP pro and NOD32.
Thank You

thank you for this :D

Use this. It's better than AdAware.


http://www.superantispyware.com/

thanks :D, i choose the free version for home users right??? or the trial?

thanks in advance

'ere ya goes wiv an exe direct 4 u
FREE!!!!!
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfi...ANTISPYWAREFREE

PS; when you run it DO run it from its desktop icon ; it CAN take some time TO run on a complete computer scan ( OFF line of course)but worth every second!!!!!!!!!

i dont understand what you mean by this???

sorry; which part is unclear?

once you have fully installed the program ..to RUN it it is best to run it FROM its desktop icon

i didnt really understand the part you stated " it can take some time TO tun on a complete computer scan (offline of course)"???

And by the way do you suggest me to uninstall Ad-ware SE and install this??? or is it okay to have both on?? would it conflict?

erxpect the scan to take from 20 minutes to maybe a few hours

an infected computer i ran it on took ...erm........was it two hours to run

also DO run it OFF line PLEASE



in my view adaware se is now a defunct program; IF you attempt TO update it you have to go to the web site...I really cannot be bothered with that performance ;mine was removed ages ago

what do you mean by do it Offline??? sorry to bother you constantly, if you can clarify this, much appreciated thank you

no problem

do NOT have the computer connected to the internet while doing the scan ; when I AM connected I ahve my two green computers in my system tray; they are there now as I am on line; when I disconnect they are NOT there
how do YOU connect to the internet?

i connect via a wireless connection but why do you have to be offline when doin the scan???

but you have to click on something to connect you TO the internet once you have booted up dont you?

if all else fails run it ON line but far preferable OFF line

or even better run in computers safe mode

but why do you have to be offline when doin the scan???

Actually you are better served to run SUPERAntispyware from safe mode, This will prevent any running programs interference.
Reboot into Safe Mode then scan
How to enter safe mode(XP)
Using the F8 Method
Restart your computer.
When the machine first starts again it will generally list some equipment that is installed in your machine, amount of memory, hard drives installed etc. At this point you should gently tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with a Windows XP Advanced Options menu.
Select the option for Safe Mode using the arrow keys.
Then press enter on your keyboard to boot into Safe Mode.

thank you for this

but i dont understand why i should do the scan offline why is that a help can anyone answer thank you

They may correct me as I'm assuming. I feel they are just wanting you to be free of a live connection and possible scan inteference from contracting new malware as you scan for what is present. That is basically the same as using safe mode. Safe mode is a better option as only the minimal amount of application and drivers are loadefd so any runnning malware should also be stopped and easier to remove in this state.

okay thank you :D, ermm just as a side note i might be going off the topic now but i just wanted to ask, is it advisable/recommended to scan with any security software application (not just superantispyware) in windows safe mode?

i think thats all, thank you for everyone for helping me

All that I know even Online scans run more effectively in safe mode,with the exception of MalwareBytes. That is better run from normal.

when you run any scan , you wish it to complete as soon as possible BUT also run thoroughly? yes?

in order to facilitate this it is good practice to run a scan while the computer IS off line

I had, on one thread, someone who was running TWO scans symultaneously, and while ON line and posting to the forum AND sending emails

they were kinda wondering why the scans seemed to be taking so long to run ............

it is your computer ...but the suggestion is to run each scan OFF line and prefereably IN computer's safe mode excect as stated the malawarebytes scan

I hope that clarifies a wee bit

thank you for your explanations :D

OK,I ve read entire thread.Hope Lavasoft will keep those updates,otherwise I will start using Superantispyware.What I need is realtime protection.Most people recommend spyware doctor or superantispyware.

I use Superantispyware (paid version) as that has realtime protection.

According to Nick Skrepetos, scanning with SUPERantispyware in SAFE mode offers no benefit in terms of detecting and removing spyware, unless an infection is actually preventing or slowing down the scan. See this specific discussion here:
http://forums.superantispyware.com/viewtop...light=safe+mode

Ad-Aware 2008 is out in beta, and it promises to be a great product. It offers a new AntiVirus Engine and faster scanning speed. Lets hope this one is an improvment.

GROANSSS; and they have not yet seemingly ironed out the glitches in adaware 2007 yet

never-mind something compatible win the Win 98se computers (groans againnnnn)

Ad-Aware 2008 is out.Full version.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_awa....php?t=features

which does not help ANYONE with adaware se problems

now to hijack this thread for a mo

be aware that links on THIS google search

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q...earch&meta=

go to a version of adaware 2008 WITH antivirus properties

now back TO the adaware se problems ..............