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Name: Double D
Date: June 8, 2007 at 11:32:49 Pacific
OS: Win XP
CPU/Ram: 512 MB
Comment:

Ad-Aware 2007 Free has just been released.

However, it appears that it is not compatible with Windows '98.

Is this correct? If so, will my dad's Windows '98 PC have to go without Ad-Aware (won't be able to get updates to the previous version)?



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Name: Derek
Date: June 8, 2007 at 13:47:06 Pacific
Reply:

Yes, it complicates the issue to program for non-NT based systems so I guess they'll all eventually drop W95, W98 & WinME. I'd be surprised if they continue updates for the previous Ad-Aware so stick until it busts.

SpyBot Search & Destroy is a very good freebie and does much the same as Ad-Aware. That is still OK for W98 etc.

DerekW


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Response Number 2
Name: soupnasty
Date: June 9, 2007 at 14:42:01 Pacific
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All they really have done is redesign the interface so that the added features of the "paid for" version are more obvious to those using the free version.

The free version that I can see does not really provide any more "protection" than the SE free version did - very minimal.

I will stick with Spybot S&D.


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Response Number 3
Name: XpUser
Date: June 10, 2007 at 05:59:00 Pacific
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Ad-Aware 2007 Free has one caveat: None of the new versions of Ad-Aware 2007 currently support Vista. Vista-compatible versions of Ad-Aware 2007 are slated for release in August 2007.


i_XpUser


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Response Number 4
Name: Double D
Date: June 11, 2007 at 13:02:32 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks for the feedback.

FYI, FWIW the prior SE free version has an update dated 6/4/07.

I wonder if lavasoft will continue to provide updates for the prior SE free version?


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Response Number 5
Name: Derek
Date: June 11, 2007 at 13:06:14 Pacific
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It's hard to be certain but most probably they will drop them sooner or later. If so they usually notify you when you are updating. Just keep going whilst they are available.

DerekW


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Response Number 6
Name: Double D
Date: June 16, 2007 at 09:56:43 Pacific
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FYI, FWIW the prior SE free version has an update dated 6/11/07. Nothing more recent than that.

There is no "redirect" yet to Ad-Aware 2007 Free.


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Response Number 7
Name: Derek
Date: June 16, 2007 at 12:13:31 Pacific
Reply:

Double D

True, but I that doesn't mean too much. It was only 5 days ago and I've known waits a good bit longer than that between updates.

DerekW


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Response Number 8
Name: Double D
Date: June 19, 2007 at 03:01:16 Pacific
Reply:

FYI, FWIW the prior SE free version has an update dated 6/19/07.


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Response Number 9
Name: Viv
Date: June 22, 2007 at 22:09:42 Pacific
Reply:

I personally don't like Adaware 2007. I think it is not as user friendly as SE. I uninstalled it and put back my SE.
Not to mention the fact that it messes up my Vista Aero...puts it to Vista Basic. I know, I know it's not Vista compatable yet. So, I'll just keep using SE until I cannot any longer...then maybe it will be compatable.
Besides the fact that SE is easier to use...just IMHO.

Never enter a battle of wits with an unarmed person...


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Response Number 10
Name: Derek
Date: June 23, 2007 at 09:17:46 Pacific
Reply:

... the old Ad-Aware is still updating right now.

DerekW


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Response Number 11
Name: Double D
Date: June 29, 2007 at 15:40:41 Pacific
Reply:

FYI, FWIW the prior SE free version has an update dated 6/29/07.


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