Ad-Aware AlternativesAnti-Malware Apps like Ad-Aware

Ad-Aware is described as '[The Ad-Aware antimalware program has been replaced by Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+: Adaware Antivirus ]' and is a Anti-Malware app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Ad-Aware for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Ad-Aware alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Ad-Aware are Spybot - Search & Destroy, AdwCleaner, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool and SUPERAntiSpyware.

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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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    Comprehensive protection software utilizing AI and machine learning to detect and neutralize threats. Features include RDP and Ransomware Protection. Efficiently uses minimal system resources with customizable settings for scan modes and performance adjustments.

    112 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Ad-Aware.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular free alternative to Ad-Aware.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietaryAd-Aware is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAd-Aware is not according to our users
  2. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    Spybot - Search & Destroy

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    Detects and removes spyware, adware, keyloggers, browser hijackers, and tracking cookies, offering system immunization, real-time protection, manual or scheduled scans, quarantine and secure deletion, detailed reports, and multilingual support.

    98 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is the most popular commercial alternative to Ad-Aware.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and ProprietaryAd-Aware is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedAd-Aware is not according to our users
  4. AdwCleaner icon

    AdwCleaner

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    Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser settings, and can run from flash drives.

    52 AdwCleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    AdwCleaner

    Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser...

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  6. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool icon

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

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    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free software intended to disinfect infected computers, removing viruses, Trojans, and spyware, as well as any other types of malware. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2011 uses the same highly efficient algorithms for detecting malware as Kaspersky...

    54 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is the most popular Linux alternative to Ad-Aware.

    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is Free and ProprietaryAd-Aware is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is Security-focused and LightweightAd-Aware is not according to our users
  7. SUPERAntiSpyware icon

    SUPERAntiSpyware

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    SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications, as well as restore modified system settings.

    49 SUPERAntiSpyware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. ESET Online Scanner icon

    ESET Online Scanner

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    A powerful security tool for detecting and removing malware from Windows PCs. Operates through a browser with no installation required, using ESET's ThreatSense technology to provide up-to-date signature-based protection with detailed reports.

    43 ESET Online Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. F-Secure Anti-Virus icon

    F-Secure Anti-Virus

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    Defends against viruses, ransomware, and spyware using automatic updates and DeepGuard 2.0. Includes Scam Protection, Banking Protection, Gaming Mode, and more for optimal performance and security across devices.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Spyware Terminator icon

    Spyware Terminator

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    Millions of users worldwide rely on Spyware Terminator, winner of many awards and high ratings from industry experts and users. Its free comprehensive protection is comparable to competitors' paid versions!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Winpooch Watchdog icon

    Winpooch Watchdog

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    Winpooch is a watchdog for Windows (2000, XP, 2003, but only 32-bits). It detects modifications in your system, so as to detect a trojan or a spyware installation. It also includes a real-time anti-virus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Winpooch Watchdog is the most popular Open Source alternative to Ad-Aware.

    • Winpooch Watchdog is Free and Open SourceAd-Aware is Free Personal and Proprietary
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