How do I remove Ad Aware?

How do I remove Ad Aware?

To uninstall adaware antivirus, first make sure the application is closed.

  1. Click the Start button to open your Start Menu.
  2. Click Control Panel menu option.
  3. Click Programs, and then click Programs and Features.
  4. Select adaware antivirus.
  5. Click Uninstall.
  6. Click Remove to proceed.

How do I disable Lavasoft Ad Aware?

Locate this program on your taskbar and then right click its icon to open an options menu. Toward the bottom of this menu, you should see “Exit” or “Exit Ad-Aware”. Click this to close the program. This will prompt a message asking you to confirm that you want to close Ad-Aware.

Is Ad Aware a malware?

No, Adaware is a legitimate program. Provided you got it from a legitimate source. If you don’t know where you got it from or why it’s on your system, you’d probably be best to uninstall it.

How do I completely remove Web Companion Lavasoft?

Getting rid of Web companion. Follow these steps

  1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to open Task Manager.
  2. Locate Web Companion running, click on it and select End task in the bottom-right corner.
  3. Quit Task Manager.
  4. Click on Start button and type in Apps & Features.
  5. Locate the app and click Uninstall.

Is Lavasoft malware?

Adaware, formerly known as Lavasoft, is a software development company that produces spyware and malware detection software, including Adaware. It operates as a subsidiary of Avanquest a division of Claranova. The company offers Adaware in three editions, one free and the other two, Pro and Total, commercial.

How do I completely remove Web Companion?

In the uninstall programs window, look for “Web Companion” and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click “Uninstall” or “Remove”. After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections.