Here I leave a complete reference guide for installing and using Ad Aware 6 Build 181, I hope it will be useful and comment on this guide to learn more about it.

The free copy of Ad Aware 6 Build 181, you can download from: http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/

Integrally extruded Guide: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com

Ad-Aware 6, Build 181
Complete Reference Guide
Written by Winchester73
Translated by FatsGordon

Please print these instructions for easy setup and monitoring during use of the program.

PRELIMINARY NOTE:

This guide has been made in view of the need for quick reference in our language. We have worked on the assumption that you have installed the Language Pack. This "Language Pack" can be downloaded from http://www.lavasoft.de/res/aaw-lang-pack.exe. Once downloaded, double click the file "aaw-lang-pack.exe", select "Yes" and click "Next".

The installation program will look for the Ad-Aware 6 folder, then you have to click on "next> next> next> finish" in the windows that appear. This will install the language files. Open Ad-Aware, click the icon of the gear is up to the right. In the middle of the window you will see "Save file", select it and scroll down to find the Spanish flag, then click "Proceed". Ready! You now have the program in your own language!

About Ad-Aware 6

Ad-Aware 6 is a powerful tool that is us

to detect objects to offensive, giving the user the ability to quarantine and delete them without prejudice.
More details about Ad-Aware below instructions.

Step 1 - Download and Install Ad-Aware 6

If you already have Ad-Aware or had installed previously on your computer, please uninstall it first using AgregarQuitar Programs in Control Panel before installing the new version. Install AA after closing as many programs as possible.

Step 2 - Update the reference file for Ad-Aware

Before each scan should run the utility WebUpdate to make sure you have the latest reference file installed. It is imperative that you always have the latest build and the latest reference file to ensure proper detection and removal of objects.
In the main screen:
Click "Check for Updates". (The globe icon at the upper right also opens the utility WebUpdate)
Click "Connect".
If you see a new reference file available by clicking on "OK" will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Click "Finish".

If you have a proxy you may need to configure the utility WebUpdater. Click on "Configure" check "Use HTTP Proxy" and enter the information .
[NOTE: If you need for Proxy usuariocontraseña need to manually update your reference file]
Connect to the Internet. Click "Connect" and then "Finish" when the update is complete.

Step 3 - Update the reference file manually

If you need to update the reference file manually, you can download it from:
www.lavasoft.de / ls / reflist.zip
Open the file and remove the reference file in the folder Ad-Aware 6.
Click "OK" if prompted to overwrite it.
If you want to keep a backup of the previous reference file simply rename it before extracting the new one, for example, "Reflist.ref.old."

Step 4 - Configure Ad-Aware 6 for your first scan

[NOTE: Ad-Aware 6 has three scanning options: SmartScan, Full (User) and folders. As explained in detail in later sections, SmartScan is faster, yet less extensive. While SmartScan is satisfactory for routine use, it is recommended that your FIRST scan with AA be a complete (user). After a thorough cleaning SmartScan for everyday use, or for folders if this is your preference.]

Ad-Aware 6 comes pre-configured with default options that are already active (green checkmark) ... do not change. The following are modifications that have to do to prepare for the full scan (User) that is recommended is made for the first time (instead of a red "x" will have a green check mark)
[NOTE: all options are grayed out are only available in paid versions of AA, ie, Plus and Professional]

Open the program and click the gear icon located above the main display window to access the preferences / settings.
Click on the "Exploration".
Under Drives & Folders, select "Scan within Archives".
Click on "Click to select drives and folders" and select your hard disks and / or folders.
Under Memory & Registry, select all options.
Click the "Advanced" button.
Under "Level of Detail log file", select all options.
Click the "Settings" button.
Under "Scanning Engine", select the following:
"Include additional settings in Ad-aware log file" and "Unload recognized processes during scanning."
Under "Cleaning Engine", select:
"Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot."
Click "OK" to save these Preferences.

When finished, will be using the Full Scan (user) with the exploration of memory and record. Please make sure you have marked (green) "Activate in-depth scan 'before continuing.

NOTE: For configuration instructions for the full scan (User) with the Plus or Professional paid versions, or have previously changed your settings in the Personal version, see this article (in English):

http://www.lavahelp.com/howto/fullscan/index.html

Step 5 - Exploration

From the main screen click the "Browse" button.
On the next screen select "Use default options". [Change this to SmartScan ("Smart Screening System") in the future]
Click "Next" to begin the exploration of AA.

---- Note: ---- important decision

If you are unsure about what to delete, you need to post your log file for someone to evaluate and assist in the task of eliminating

Publishing your log file

When the scan is finished, click "Show Log", then select all the text log file with the mouse. On your keyboard, press Ctrl + C. This will copy the text to the Clipboard. Click the right mouse button (context menu) on your message to the forum and choose Paste.

Or you can go to your Ad-aware 6 folder in Windows Explorer: C: WINDOWS-Aware programaLavasoftAd 6Logs
Open this folder and find the correct log file. The log files have the form "Ad-Aware-log-mm-dd-mm-yyyy hh ss.txt with the date and time of exploration. Open the file, click the right mouse button, choose "Select All" then click the right mouse button and choose "Copy". Then paste it into your message to the forum.
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Step 6 - Quarantine and Removal of Objects Detected

Quarantine: Ad-Aware includes a Quarantine, which can back up detected objects before they are removed. This can be useful if a program stops working after certain detected objects have been removed ... you can restore the objects detected in a manner very similar to an antivirus quarantine. The program is preconfigured to automatically quarantine the selected objects before they are removed, so no need to press "Quarantine". Just use the "Quarantine" if you have the option to "Quarantine automatically obj. before deleting "activated (green), under Home & Safety General Settings (gear icon).

Elimination:
From the window "Full Scan" ...
Click "Next".
This takes you to the window "Results" ... this is where you need to check the objects you want to delete. There are many options available with a click right mouse button.
It is recommended (as indicated above) to remove all objects unless you want to ignore some (see below for instructions on the list of items ignored).
To delete the entire right-click the right mouse button on the Results List and click "Select all objects".
DO NOT click the "Quarantine", this is done automatically
as explained above.
Click "Next" to remove the chosen objects.
Click "OK".
Quarantine will be made and objects may be removed later.

[NOTE: After removing a Browser Hijacker (browser hijacker), Ad-aware 6 will make its home page in "about: blank", so you need to configure your home page manually. The reason for this is that the hijack (hijacker) has changed the page, and since Ad-aware 6 does not know what existed before the hijack, the returns to a blank page. If you do not notice any difference, please disregard this note.]

List of Objects Ignored

Whenever possible, place the list before removing anything.
If you want to ignore some of the detected objects:
From the same window "Results" that lists the detected items, select items from the list to "ignore".
Click the right mouse button in the window of exploration results and select "Add selection to ignore list of objects."
Click "OK".
Then continue with the removal process.

Subsequent scans with Ad-Aware 6

While it is recommended a full scan (user) for its first "clean", you can run the SmartScan (Smart Screening System) after it. SmartScan is a set of preset scanning options.
Ad-Aware comes with predefined options that many users will find sufficient for their needs exploration. [Of course, if a user need (or want) more or less than defined here, can always perform a full scan]
SmartScan uses these scan options: Scan Memory, Scan Registry Deep Scan Registry, System Folder, Cookies, and then conditional scans based on what it found.

From the main screen click the "Browse" button.
On the next screen select "smart system check."
Click "Next" to begin the exploration of AA.
Follow the same instructions above for quarantine and removal. The SmartScan option is faster than the full scan (User).

Miscellaneous

If you use any other Anti-Trackware program to remove detected content immediately before performing a scan with Ad-aware 6, you need to perform a full system scan to ensure that the objects have been successfully eliminated. Do not use the SmartScan option in this case. It is also recommended that you restart your computer between different runs of the programs.

Spybot detection by Ad-Aware:
The reason that Ad-Aware 6 SpyBot detects backups is that these backups are simply relocated within a password protected archive. AA will detect any object that is in their database if they are in your system ... even if they are compressed (this includes System Restore, etc.).. AA does not search the SB files, only the objects that are contained in them. This is what the program was designed to find all instances of the objects in your database regardless of where they are. This is not something to worry about. You can add to the list of ignored objects AA, or use for screening did not explore the SpyBot folder backup.

Sending new files for evaluation

There will be times when new or improved objects appear and can cause problems before being included in new reference files Ad-Aware. These objects of course not be detected and need to be referred for evaluation. In those cases will be appreciated if you can contribute to the fight against this kind of activity by submitting those files found. There is a File Submission Tool (complete with instructions) for sending these files with a brief description here:

http://www.lavahelp.com/submit/

More about the capabilities of Ad-Aware.

The user also has the option to ignore the objects you choose to maintain (because some programs will not work without them). It might be wise to seek alternative programs that are "clean" and perform the same function, then remove everything found in the exploration, since these objects could be possibly causing the problems you are experiencing. The program will detect Data-Mining objects and Trackware, Malicious Cookies, Dialers BHOs ​​and (Dialers) as well as other offensive objects exist.

AA does not detect MRU ("Most Recently Used" Most Recently Used) ... are redundant and do not represent a threat to user privacy. There are specialized programs that handle MRUs if the user chooses not to keep such information on their computers. Many people love the convenience that MRUs represent.

As always, items are listed in the log file to keep AA are optional (ignore) or eliminated. It depends on each user to decide what load and run on your computer.

Useful sites:

Lavasoft Knowledge Base (English): http://www.lavahelp.com/
Lavasoft FAQ (in English): http://www.lavahelp.com/faq/index.html
Removal Detailed Instructions (in English):

http://www.lavahelp.com/howto/remove/index.html

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