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	==Installation==		==Installation==

Mfrazier at 21:32, 23 March 2009

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	#Click [http://www.lavasoft.com/support/download/#free here] to go to the Ad-Aware download page.		#Click [http://www.lavasoft.com/support/download/#free here] to go to the Ad-Aware download page.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware1.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware1.jpg]]
	#Click the Ad-Aware 6 link under Full Install. This will take you to the download.com download site. Click the "Download Now" link to begin the download.		#Click the Ad-Aware 6 link under Full Install. This will take you to the download.com download site. Click the "Download Now" link to begin the download.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware2.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware2.jpg]]
	#When prompted, click <span class="button">Save</span> to save the file to your computer. Next you will be asked where you want to save the file. The easiest place to save it is your Desktop. Click the drop down box next to "Save In" and select "Desktop".		#When prompted, click <span class="button">Save</span> to save the file to your computer. Next you will be asked where you want to save the file. The easiest place to save it is your Desktop. Click the drop down box next to "Save In" and select "Desktop".
	#Click <span class="button">Save</span>.		#Click <span class="button">Save</span>.
	#Once the Download is finished, double click on the Ad-Aware file that was downloaded to your desktop to begin installing Ad-Aware.		#Once the Download is finished, double click on the Ad-Aware file that was downloaded to your desktop to begin installing Ad-Aware.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware4.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware4.jpg]]
	#After double-clicking, the installation setup will begin. Click <span class="button">Next</span>		#After double-clicking, the installation setup will begin. Click <span class="button">Next</span>
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware6.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware6.jpg]]
	#Read the License Agreement, then click <span class="button">Next</span>.		#Read the License Agreement, then click <span class="button">Next</span>.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware8.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware8.jpg]]
	#Select where you want to install the program, then click <span class="button">Next</span>		#Select where you want to install the program, then click <span class="button">Next</span>
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware7.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware7.jpg]]
	#Select the components you wish to install, then click <span class="button">Next</span>.		#Select the components you wish to install, then click <span class="button">Next</span>.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware10.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware10.jpg]]
	#Click <span class="button">Next</span> to install Ad-Aware.		#Click <span class="button">Next</span> to install Ad-Aware.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware11.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware11.jpg]]
	#Click <span class="button">Finish</span> to complete and exit the Installation. ~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware12.jpg</ol>		#Click <span class="button">Finish</span> to complete and exit the Installation. [[Image:ad-aware12.jpg]]</ol>


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	#Open Ad-Aware and click the "Check for updates now" link.		#Open Ad-Aware and click the "Check for updates now" link.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware23.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware23.jpg]]
	#Next, click <span class="button">Connect</span> to check for new reference files.		#Next, click <span class="button">Connect</span> to check for new reference files.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware24.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware24.jpg]]
	#If there is a new update file, click <span class="button">Ok</span> to download and install the file.		#If there is a new update file, click <span class="button">Ok</span> to download and install the file.
	#When that is done, click <span class="button">Finish</span>. If there is no update, click <span class="button">Ok</span> then <span class="button">Finish</span>.		#When that is done, click <span class="button">Finish</span>. If there is no update, click <span class="button">Ok</span> then <span class="button">Finish</span>.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware25.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware25.jpg]]
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware26.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware26.jpg]]

	This will complete the Ad-Aware update and you can continue with your system scan.		This will complete the Ad-Aware update and you can continue with your system scan.
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	#Double click the Ad-Aware icon on your desktop to launch the program		#Double click the Ad-Aware icon on your desktop to launch the program
	#Click on the Gear icon at the top of the start screen to access the preferences/setting window.		#Click on the Gear icon at the top of the start screen to access the preferences/setting window.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware13.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware13.jpg]]
	#Click the <span class="button">Scanning</span> button.		#Click the <span class="button">Scanning</span> button.
	#Under the ''Drives & Folders'' section, mark ''Scan within Archives'' with a green check.		#Under the ''Drives & Folders'' section, mark ''Scan within Archives'' with a green check.
	#Under the "Memory & Registry" section, mark each option with a green check.		#Under the "Memory & Registry" section, mark each option with a green check.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware14.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware14.jpg]]
	#Click <span class="button">Click here to select Drives + folders</span> and place a check in the boxes next to your installed hard drives.		#Click <span class="button">Click here to select Drives + folders</span> and place a check in the boxes next to your installed hard drives.
	#Click <span class="button">Proceed</span> to continue.		#Click <span class="button">Proceed</span> to continue.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware15.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware15.jpg]]
	#Next, click <span class="button">Advanced</span>. Under ''Log-file Detail Level'', mark each option with a green check.		#Next, click <span class="button">Advanced</span>. Under ''Log-file Detail Level'', mark each option with a green check.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware16.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware16.jpg]]
	#Next, click <span class="button">Tweak</span>.		#Next, click <span class="button">Tweak</span>.
	#Click the <span class="button">+</span> symbol next to Scanning Engine and mark ''Unload recognized processes during scanning'', ''Include basic Ad-Aware settings in logfile'', and ''Include additional Ad-Aware settings in logfile'' with a green check.		#Click the <span class="button">+</span> symbol next to Scanning Engine and mark ''Unload recognized processes during scanning'', ''Include basic Ad-Aware settings in logfile'', and ''Include additional Ad-Aware settings in logfile'' with a green check.
	#Click the <span class="button">+</span> symbol next to ''Cleaning Engin'' and mark ''Automatically try to unregister objects prior to deletion'' and ''Let Windows remove files in use after reboot'' with a green check.		#Click the <span class="button">+</span> symbol next to ''Cleaning Engin'' and mark ''Automatically try to unregister objects prior to deletion'' and ''Let Windows remove files in use after reboot'' with a green check.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware17.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware17.jpg]]
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware18.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware18.jpg]]
	#Click on <span class="button">Proceed</span> to save these settings.		#Click on <span class="button">Proceed</span> to save these settings.
	#Click <span class="button">Scan Now</span> Select ''Use custom scanning options''		#Click <span class="button">Scan Now</span> Select ''Use custom scanning options''
	#Click <span class="button">Next</span> to begin the scan. This may take several minutes to complete.		#Click <span class="button">Next</span> to begin the scan. This may take several minutes to complete.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware19.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware19.jpg]]
	#When the scan is finished you'll see a summary of how many objects were found, click <span class="button">Next</span> to select and remove the objects.		#When the scan is finished you'll see a summary of how many objects were found, click <span class="button">Next</span> to select and remove the objects.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware20.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware20.jpg]]
	#Look through the list of objects found, most likely you're going to want to delete everything you see here but just look it over to be sure. To select all of the objects at once, right click in the first checkbox in the list and click <span class="button">Select all</span>. This will select all of the objects, at this time if there is anything you don't want to delete, uncheck it and click <span class="button">Next</span>.		#Look through the list of objects found, most likely you're going to want to delete everything you see here but just look it over to be sure. To select all of the objects at once, right click in the first checkbox in the list and click <span class="button">Select all</span>. This will select all of the objects, at this time if there is anything you don't want to delete, uncheck it and click <span class="button">Next</span>.
	#Click <span class="button">Yes</span> to confirm deletion when prompted.		#Click <span class="button">Yes</span> to confirm deletion when prompted.
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware21.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware21.jpg]]
	#:~~http~~:~~//www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/~~ad-aware22.jpg		#:[[Image:ad-aware22.jpg]]

	This will complete your Custom scan. Remember to run Ad-Aware on a weekly basis using the Smart system-scan option and stay regular with updates. For more information and support on Ad-Aware, you can visit their website by clicking [http://www.lavasoft.com here].		This will complete your Custom scan. Remember to run Ad-Aware on a weekly basis using the Smart system-scan option and stay regular with updates. For more information and support on Ad-Aware, you can visit their website by clicking [http://www.lavasoft.com here].


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Mfrazier at 22:38, 18 March 2008

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	This will complete your Custom scan. Remember to run Ad-Aware on a weekly basis using the Smart system-scan option and stay regular with updates. For more information and support on Ad-Aware, you can visit their website by clicking [http://www.lavasoft.com here].		This will complete your Custom scan. Remember to run Ad-Aware on a weekly basis using the Smart system-scan option and stay regular with updates. For more information and support on Ad-Aware, you can visit their website by clicking [http://www.lavasoft.com here].


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2008-03-07T23:40:35Z

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==Installation==

#Click [http://www.lavasoft.com/support/download/#free here] to go to the Ad-Aware download page.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware1.jpg
#Click the Ad-Aware 6 link under Full Install. This will take you to the download.com download site. Click the "Download Now" link to begin the download.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware2.jpg
#When prompted, click Save to save the file to your computer. Next you will be asked where you want to save the file. The easiest place to save it is your Desktop. Click the drop down box next to "Save In" and select "Desktop".
#Click Save.
#Once the Download is finished, double click on the Ad-Aware file that was downloaded to your desktop to begin installing Ad-Aware.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware4.jpg
#After double-clicking, the installation setup will begin. Click Next
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware6.jpg
#Read the License Agreement, then click Next.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware8.jpg
#Select where you want to install the program, then click Next
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware7.jpg
#Select the components you wish to install, then click Next.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware10.jpg
#Click Next to install Ad-Aware.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware11.jpg
#Click Finish to complete and exit the Installation. http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware12.jpg</ol>

==Updating==

It's important that you stay current with Ad-Aware updates to keep your computer clean of adware and spyware. It's recommended that you run the update before each scan to be sure you have the latest reference list available. Follow the instructions below to update Ad-Aware.

#Open Ad-Aware and click the "Check for updates now" link.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware23.jpg
#Next, click Connect to check for new reference files.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware24.jpg
#If there is a new update file, click Ok to download and install the file.
#When that is done, click Finish. If there is no update, click Ok then Finish.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware25.jpg
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware26.jpg

This will complete the Ad-Aware update and you can continue with your system scan.

==Configuration and scanning==

Ad-Aware has two scanning options: Smart system-scan and Custom. Smart system-scan is faster, but not as comprehensive as Custom. Smart system-scan is satisfactory for routine use, but it is recommended that your first scan be a Custom scan. After a thorough Custom scan, the capabilities within Smart system-scan will be sufficient for every day use.Ad-Aware comes pre-configured with default options that are already on. The options that are on will be marked with a green check, while those that are off are maked with a red x. The following are changes that we recommend you make prepare for your first Custom scan.

<div class="messagebox metadata">'''Note''': Some options are greyed out and only available to users who pay for the Plus or Professional versions of Ad-Aware.</div>

#Double click the Ad-Aware icon on your desktop to launch the program
#Click on the Gear icon at the top of the start screen to access the preferences/setting window.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware13.jpg
#Click the Scanning button.
#Under the ''Drives & Folders'' section, mark ''Scan within Archives'' with a green check.
#Under the "Memory & Registry" section, mark each option with a green check.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware14.jpg
#Click Click here to select Drives + folders and place a check in the boxes next to your installed hard drives.
#Click Proceed to continue.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware15.jpg
#Next, click Advanced. Under ''Log-file Detail Level'', mark each option with a green check.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware16.jpg
#Next, click Tweak.
#Click the + symbol next to Scanning Engine and mark ''Unload recognized processes during scanning'', ''Include basic Ad-Aware settings in logfile'', and ''Include additional Ad-Aware settings in logfile'' with a green check.
#Click the + symbol next to ''Cleaning Engin'' and mark ''Automatically try to unregister objects prior to deletion'' and ''Let Windows remove files in use after reboot'' with a green check.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware17.jpg
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware18.jpg
#Click on Proceed to save these settings.
#Click Scan Now Select ''Use custom scanning options''
#Click Next to begin the scan. This may take several minutes to complete.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware19.jpg
#When the scan is finished you'll see a summary of how many objects were found, click Next to select and remove the objects.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware20.jpg
#Look through the list of objects found, most likely you're going to want to delete everything you see here but just look it over to be sure. To select all of the objects at once, right click in the first checkbox in the list and click Select all. This will select all of the objects, at this time if there is anything you don't want to delete, uncheck it and click Next.
#Click Yes to confirm deletion when prompted.
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware21.jpg
#:http://www.xmission.com/help/screenshots/ad-aware/ad-aware22.jpg

This will complete your Custom scan. Remember to run Ad-Aware on a weekly basis using the Smart system-scan option and stay regular with updates. For more information and support on Ad-Aware, you can visit their website by clicking [http://www.lavasoft.com here].