Since we released the new 2007 version of Ad-Aware in June, we are frequently asked why the new product was built as a service. So, we thought we'd take a few minutes here for a quick education on the service, and why it is important to combat the compexities of today's malware.
So, we understand that it may be new for you, but we want you to understand that we are making sure that the new Ad-Aware engine is position to handle the worst the worst as we move forward. I hope this information has been helpful.
The Ad-Aware 2007 Architecture
This is it - the final Ad-Aware 2007 beta release before our official launch in June.
We are absolutely gobsmacked at the outpouring of community spirit during this beta process. 302,335 individuals from around the world registered as beta testers for our flagship product.
IT Security just notified us they have included Ad-Aware SE Personal in their list of "Top 103 Free Security Applications".
We just want to point out that we made the top of the anti-spyware software list - which, by the way - is NOT alphabetical!
Thanks IT Security!
Attention beta testers! Beta Six is now ready for download on The Beta Page. There are a lot of changes in this beta and you will definitely notice that the product is stabilizing and many of the bugs causing crash dumps have been fixed.
Thanks in part to the help from our 200,000 beta testers that were actively working with Beta Five, you'll find a list of "Bug Updates" that have been made with this release, along with other useful information on The Beta Page. And don't forget to vote for your favorite skin!
Time for a little shameless self-promotion! Softpedia has just granted Ad-Aware SE Personal, along with our LSP Explorer plug-in, their 100% CLEAN award, guaranteeing our software is free from:
- Malware
- Spyware
- Viruses
- Trojans
- Backdoors
Beta Five is now ready for download on The Beta Page after you log-in on the Beta-Applications page of the Lavasoft Security Center.
As you may have read in our last beta update, in response to your requests for longer evaluation periods and more corrections before each release, beta releases will be made every other week.
You asked for it and you got it!
In response to requests for longer evaluation periods on the beta and more corrections before each release, we're responding by adjusting beta releases to every other week instead of weekly. This will also allow our development team more time to update and enhance the functionality of Ad-Aware 2007 and squash any bugs found.
Ad-Aware 2007 April Beta Schedule:
Beta Five - April 5th
Beta Six - April 20th
Beta Four was released today, so make sure you download and are working with the most up-to-date fixes.
Speaking of fixes, you'll find them on The Beta Page after you log-in on the Beta-Applications page, or in the beta forums.
We've also added a button on The Beta Page so that you can track what bugs you've submitted. Make sure to check it out.
Thanks for another great week of feedback and creepy crawlers (bugs)!
Beta Two had another astonishing 340,000 downloads. That's even more than Beta One. Kudos to our beta testers worldwide!
Beta Three is ready and waiting on The Beta Page (after login to the Beta-Applications page).
Happy testing!
You overwhelmed us with the download of Beta One, the final tally ending with 330,337 downloads!
Now it's time to update to Beta Two, which is ready and waiting on The Beta Page (after login to the Beta-Applications page).
Keep the feedback coming, and each Friday we'll release a new Beta for you. Thanks for your participation in the process!
Thank you for your overwhelming response to the Ad-Aware 2007 Beta, and for your patience.
We've done our part to optimize the process, and we'd like you to return to the Beta-Applications page in the Security Center to log-in with your e-mail and password to enter The Beta Page. You will find everything you need on The Beta Page including the Beta download, instructions, bug report forms, an area to submit your ideas, a beta forum, features, and more!
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