Upon first running Ad-Aware Free, you will be reminded that all of the to 'Pro' features have been activated for 30 days. Near the end of the installation, you might have to wait a few minutes in order for the latest definition files to be downloaded. Do note that Ad-Aware will also request permission to install their 'Safe Browsing' toolbar and change your homepage.
The next step will remind you that you'll require 100 MB worth of free space on your hard drive. From there, following the steps is typical of most types of software installations. When you first download the new Ad-Aware, you'll get to experience the new look with the installation screen which allows you to install the software in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian. With the shift to also become an Antivirus program, Ad-Aware has changed in many different ways, and the layout that we've all become used to has also received a facelift. It is probably one of the first programs ever to specifically target malware and spyware applications and has become extremely good at detecting and removing unwanted applications for your computer.
Ad-Aware is a very well-known anti-spyware program which has recently made the leap to become a full anti-virus solution for Windows-based PCs.
