Downloading and Installing Ad-Aware 2007 for Windows 2000/XP

Article: vtkb2192.htm

Difficulty: Easy

Time to Complete (minutes): 10

Last Updated: Jan 25, 2008

Question:

How do I download and install Ad-Aware 2007 for Windows 2000/XP?

Answer:

Notes:

Ad-Aware is free for individual use only. To use the software in your office, you must purchase an end-user license. For more information, refer to Ad-Aware Licensing (http://www.lavasoft.com/products/select_your_product_small_business.php).
For a listing of spyware removal tools, see Spyware Detection and Removal Tools (http://www.computing.vt.edu/security_and_viruses/spyware.htm).
For directions on how to scan your computer using Ad-Aware, refer to Scanning My Computer Using Ad-Aware 2007 for Windows 2000/XP (http://www.answers.vt.edu/ask4help/thirdparty/vtkb2437.htm).

To download and install Ad-Aware:

Go to CNET's Ad-Aware 2007 page (http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?tag=lst-0-1).
Click the Download Now icon.
Save the file to your desktop.
Double-click the aaw2007.exe icon on your desktop.
Click Run.
Click Next.
After reading the license agreement, select the I Accept the License Agreement button.
Click Next.
Type in your Name and Organization.
To choose where the application will be installed, select either Anyone Who Uses This Computer or Only For Me.
Click Next.
To choose the type of installation, select either Standard Installation or Advanced Installation.
Click Next.
In the Destination Location window, click Next.
Click Next.
In the Project Registration window that opens, click the Use Free button.
Click Finish.