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adaware antivirus update

adaware antivirus automatically and silently downloads definition updates every day to keep you protected against the latest threats. Manual updates such as this one are only required when a new version of adaware antivirus is released. It is highly recommended to update adaware antivirus to the latest version as it provides crucial security improvements and enhanced features.

The new adaware antivirus version will automatically remove your previous one. Manual uninstallation of the previous versions is not required. Your active plan will be preserved, you will only need to sign in to your adaware account. See how to sign in here.
 

UPDATE FROM VERSION 12 OR HIGHER

Whenever a new update of the adaware antivirus program is available, the following notification will appear:

Update

 

adaware antivirus free users

  1. With the notification displayed, click the Complete Now button.
  2. The button will open the web browser to adaware.com to get the latest adaware antivirus version.
  3. Download the installation file.
  4. Run the downloaded file to start the installation process.
  5. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.

 

adaware antivirus personal/pro/total users

1. With the update notification displayed, click the Complete Now button.

2. You may see a notification from the User Account Control (UAC). Click Yes to proceed.

3. Wait for a new adaware antivirus web installer and updater to be downloaded:

Update

4. Once the updater is downloaded, adaware antivirus updater starts updating adaware antivirus.

Update

6. Congratulations! Your adaware antivirus application has been successfully updated.

Update

 

To close the window, click the Close button or a little cross in the upper right-hand corner of the Update Successful screen.

Alternatively, you can update your adaware antivirus program from the Status Bar:

Update

1. With the message displayed, click the Details link. Or select the Notification Center option from the left navigation menu.

2. In the Notification Center dialog that appears, click the View button.

Update

3. In the New Update Available dialog that appears, click the Update Now button.

Update

4. Repeat the steps of the adaware antivirus free users or adaware antivirus personal/pro/total users sections described above starting from the step 2.

UPDATE FROM VERSION 11.15 OR LOWER

If you are using an older version of adaware antivirus, e.g. 11.15 or 11.12, you can easily update to the latest version. You can install the latest version of adaware antivirus at no additional cost and your license will not be affected.

When a new update of the adaware antivirus program is available, you will get the notification popup below:

Update

adaware antivirus free users

To update an older version of adaware antivirus to the latest one, proceed through the steps listed below:

  1. With the notification displayed, click the Update Ad-Aware Now button.
  2. The button will open the web browser to adaware.com to get the latest adaware antivirus version.
  3. Download the installation file.
  4. Run the downloaded file to start the installation process.
  5. Your old adaware antivirus will be uninstalled automatically, and restart may be required to finalize the process. After the restart, installation of adaware antivirus will continue.
  6. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.

 

CrossAfter you have finished with the update, you need to download the latest definition files, as they were removed during the update.

adaware antivirus personal/pro/total users

1. Launch updater in one of the following 3 ways: 

  • Notification popup displayed: click the Update Ad-Aware Now button.
  • “Update Now” button in the home tab of adaware antivirus application
  • Navigate to the Notification Center 

2. You may see a notification from the User Account Control (UAC). Click Yes to proceed.

3. Wait for a new adaware antivirus web installer and updater to be downloaded:

4. Once the updater is downloaded, you will be prompted to uninstall the older version before installing the new update. 

Cross This step will require you to reboot your computer to be completed. 

 

5. After your Windows starts up, adaware antivirus 12 installation should start automatically. If it does not start automatically, don't worry. Just double click your Adaware_Installer.exe to start program installation manually.

You may see a notification from the User Account Control (UAC). Click Yes to proceed.

UAC

9. Wait for a new adaware antivirus updater to be downloaded:

10. Now that you have a new updater downloaded, please install the adaware antivirus 12 product on your computer by following the steps from our installation article.

 

Cross If you remove the older version manually through the Windows Control Panel, PC reboot is required as well. Afterwards, proceed through the steps of the adaware antivirus install section.


Cross After you have finished with the update, you need to download the latest definition files, as they were removed during the update.