For this reason, many users installing Adaware Web Companion accidentally encounter the fact that their home page and search engine have been changed, and since this program did this automatically, users consider such changes to be unwanted or even harmful.ġ3 security vendors flagged Web Companion installer as malicious At the same time, the user also had the opportunity to leave the browser settings unchanged, but this mode had to be selected, by default it was chosen to change the home page and search engine to Bing. At the time of research, Adaware Web Companion suggested changing the home page and search engine to Bing, Yahoo or Yandex. Although the program asks for consent, many users do not read the terms of rules, and also do not pay attention to what the program asks for during installation and thus allow the program to do whatever it wants. When installing Adaware Web Companion, it asks permission to change the browser settings. Most often, such programs are installed inadvertently or accidentally. Potentially unwanted program is a type of software that users consider ‘unwanted’.
Nevertheless, some security researchers and antivirus software classify this program as PUP – potentially unwanted program. According to its description, this program is designed to make your environment faster and safer. If you have installed adaware antivirus in a Compatible Mode, reboot is not required.Adaware Web Companion is a program developed by Adaware (previously named Lavasoft). With the message box displayed, confirm your decision to uninstall the program by clicking Yes.ĩ. You can see the uninstalling process in progress.ġ0. To complete the uninstalling process, click Reboot Now. If you installed adaware antivirus in a Compatible Mode or Windows Defender and Windows Firewall are turned on already, the screen with the Turn on Windows Defender and Turn on Windows Firewall options is not displayed.Ĩ. If Windows Defender or Windows Firewall is not available on your computer, the corresponding check box is disabled.
Alternatively, clear the corresponding check box(es), and click Next. If you do not want Windows Defender and/or Windows Firewall to be turned on after you uninstall adaware antivirus, click the Skip button. The programs in the Uninstall or Change a Program list are typically listed in an alphabetical order.ħ. Assuming your computer will remain unprotected, Windows Defender and Windows Firewall will be automatically turned on, once you uninstall adaware antivirus.
Alternatively, click Change and, with the dialog box displayed, select Remove adaware antivirus and click the Next button. Click Programs, and then click Programs and Features.ĥ. Click the Start button to open your Start Menu.ģ. To uninstall adaware antivirus, first make sure the application is closed.ġ.
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