Norm35 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 I've been using this program for a bout a year now. it seems to be pretty effective, at least to a non pro such as myself. What I'm wondering is, is there any real benefit to the paid version over the freeware version? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeaponX 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 I think the Pro version just have some other features added to it. According to what I read (skimmed) it could also block popups, but it's really not needed with today's browsers. A lot have built-in popup blockers already.The main thing I remember between the Pro and Free versions is that the Pro version has a program called Ad-Watch. What Ad-Watch does is give you real-time protection against common spyware instrusions. So it basically prevents it from happening in the first place.There is a free program that can do something like this already. Basically it will ask you permission before allowing any changes. Take a look at SpywareGuard. Also, don't forget about the program called Spybot S&D. Basically I use Ad-aware and Spybot side by side for my spyware scans. In Spybot, there is a program called TeaTimer which you can enable during installation. That program provides real-time protection also.Use them and see if you like them. If not, then I say give Ad-Watch a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wwheeler 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2005 Weapon X, you are on the ball today....But there is a better pay software to use than AdWatch, and that is webroot's Spysweeper.I have used this setup with the free version of Ad-Aware for about two years now.I have never had any problems with the software.......-William Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solankyno1 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2005 If you are using it two years and have no problem so far than i don't think you need to switch to the paid version. The free version is good enough for me. Besides this I also use Spybot and Spywareblaster and these three gives me complete protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites