On the main screen of Adaware please look for the *check for updates now* link, just above the start button in the bottom right corner or you can click on the Webupdate button that looks like a globe icon at the top. Press * connect* to let it check for any recent updates. If any are found, please let it download and install them.
Now, configure your settings. Click the gear icon at the top. These are the recommended settings:
AAW SE settings
General Button
Safety:
Check (Green) all three.
Advanced Button
Logfile Detail Level:
All options under this should be checked (Green).
Tweak Button
Check (Green) the following:
Log Files
Include basic Ad-Aware settings in logfile:
Include additional Ad-Aware settings in logfile:
Please do not check (Green): Include Module list in logfile:
On your first scan, use the Full Scan (Perform full system scan) mode.
Let Adaware remove any *bad* objects found. Reboot your PC and scan again. Repeat this process until no more bad items are found. It may take several scans to clean everything, depending on the type of infections found.
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