Advice Request Adaware FREE Antivirus - Have you tried it?

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I remember they had some scandals with behaviour that was similar to the Adware they so claimed to expel. At one point they switched to the Bitdefender engine (not sure if they still use it). They redid the UI to feel very native to Windows. If they are using Bitdefender engine then they are not too bad but as long as Bitdefender Free exists, there is no need for some low quality dupes.

I’ve tried it years ago. Didn’t love it.
 
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Brownie2019 said:
Adaware FREE Antivirus - Have you tried it?

Adaware: Secure your digital journey.

Adaware is the Internet’s security and privacy leader. We offer simple, worry-free solutions that enhance your online experience, Keep connected.
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Just tried it out of interest, I don't like AVs that place buttons to upgrade to higher suites for features not pertaining to the product I installed. In this case, the buttons to upgrade are literally on every page!

It would've been a fine product otherwise as it uses the Bitdefender Engine which is light and secure.
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Trident said:
There is another free AV that uses the Bitdefender engines as well: Bitdefender Free 😀
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Have you ever used it?? That has even worse buttons to upgrade including VPN, system booster/optimizer, yada yada

I installed it on a test machine and it was uninstalled in 60 seconds

It used to be one of the best free AVs in the past, simple, no BS, no buttons to upgrade, until they recently changed the GUI now all Bitdefender products look the same
 
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