How to install and use Ad-Aware 2007 Free
Ad-Aware 2007 Free
Ad-Aware 2007 Free is an anti-spyware program that is available free for downloading from Lavasoft®. It is intended for personal home use only. Extended or commercial versions are also available for purchase from Lavasoft®: Ad-Aware 2007 Plus and Ad-Aware 2007 Pro.
For the purposes of this article, we will deal only with Ad-Aware 2007 Free.
There are currently no plug-ins or additional components available for Ad-Aware 2007 Free. However, as they become available, this guide will be updated accordingly. Technical support is available from the Lavasoft® forums at the Lavasoft Support Forums.
Installation Guide for Ad-Aware 2007 Free:
Note: Ad-Aware 2007 must update its file definitions prior to each scan. Be sure to set your firewall permissions to allow for Internet access before proceeding. (how-to link?)
1. Begin the download process from the Lavasoft Website. You will be redirected to
www.download.com (fig.1). Click DOWNLOAD NOW:
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Fig. 1
2. Click on SAVE FILE and save the file to your desktop:
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Fig. 2
3. At your desktop, double-click the newly created aaw2007 icon. The Ad-Aware Installation Wizard will open (Fig. 3). Read and follow the instructions. When finished, click NEXT:
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Fig. 3
4. Carefully read the License agreement, (Fig. 4). If you agree, select “I accept the license agreement,” then click on NEXT:
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Fig. 4
5. Verify that the information is correct or leave blank. (Fig. 5) Select “Anyone who uses this computer” (preferred) or “Only for me” if you only want it installed on your user account.
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Fig.5
6. Select Standard Installation and click NEXT. (You can modify advanced options later):
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7. Click NEXT to install Ad-Aware 2007 into the default folder.
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Fig.7
8. Click NEXT to continue with the installation:
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Fig.8
Ad-Aware has been successfully installed! Click FINISH:
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If a dialog box prompts you for License Information, click on CANCEL, as you are installing the free version of Ad-Aware:
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The Ad-Aware application will now open to the main status screen, and the installation process is complete. For information on
how to use Ad-Aware 2007, go here (link)