Ashampoo WinOptimizern (Ashampoo WinOptimzer keeps your system in optimal condition.)

We all like fast and secure computers, but only constant system maintenance and time-consuming optimizations will keep them that way. As system experts, they love to accelerate their machines, protect their privacy, clean and backup system files, fix common Windows errors any perform many other tasks.

. Frees space

Make orphaned files, program remains and temporary files disappear and delete no longer needed documents irrevocably. Find duplicate files and track down resource hogs. Reclaim your disk space!

... Fixes errors

Clean your Windows Registry, fix file system errors and monitor the health of your disk drives. Just say No to Windows errors!

... Guarantees steady performance

Use the powerful Live Tuner to auto-tune your applications for maximum speed and optimize your Internet connection. Get more performance out of your PC!

... Protects your privacy

Wipe all Internet traces from your system and encrypt sensitive data safely. Now, you decide what information is automatically sent to Microsoft on a regular basis. Protect yourself against prying eyes!

... Customizes Windows to your needs

Adjust hidden system settings, alter file type associations or adjust context menu entries easily. More flexibility for you!

Adware

Adware is any software that, once installed on your computer, tracks your internet browsing habits and sends you popups containing advertisements related to the sites and topics you've visited. While this type of software may sound innocent, and even helpful, it consumes and slows down your computer's processor and internet connection speed. Additionally, some adware has keyloggers and spyware built into the program, leading to greater damage to your computer and possible invasion of your private data.

How to use Adware Removal Tool

• Step 1: Start our tool (Adware Removal tool).
• Step 2: Click on “Scan & repair” button. It will start scanning and it takes time so please be patient.
• Step 3: After finished the scan, you’ll get a message. So please click on OK button. You’ll get all the results in front of you.
• Step 4: Click on “Repair all” button. It will remove all the selected objects.
• Step 5: Click on OK again. Now it is notifying you for closing all the applications.
• Step 6: You will get a finished message click on OK to reboot your computer.

PC/Web Security Tools

  

Bitdefender Total Security 2014 backs top-rated antivirus protection with fast scans and many extras designed to protect you online, like Safepay and the Bitdefender Wallet for safe and private online purchases, customizable Intrusion Detection and Web Protection, and a Vulnerability Scan for out-of-date programs. It also cleans and optimizes your PC. However, some features designed to help install Bitdefender might cause frustration.

Pros

Privacy: Bitdefender's Wallet securely stores and automatically enters online credentials. Other privacy enhancements include Parental Controls, File Encryption, Safego, and Safebox.

Protect: The Intrusion Detection feature's Permissive, Medium, and Aggressive settings let us customize alert deliveries. The Vulnerability scans found updates for programs and drivers we didn't realize needed updating.

Web protection: Online security features include Scan SSL and fraud and anti-phishing protection. The Antispam Protection tool blocks emails with Chinese (default) and Cyrillic (optional) characters, though both can be changed.

Cons

Installation woes: Bitdefender's installer automatically uninstalls any existing and conflicting antivirus and security software. This is a good idea in principle that let us down in practice by freezing up and interfering with our Internet connection.

Software incompatibility: Safepay conflicted with Acronis' scheduler. Bitdefender's installer also removed Spybot Search & Destroy.

Bottom Line

Bitdefender Total Security 2014 scans quickly and is packed with security, privacy, and performance tools that seemingly justify its purchase price. But features designed for convenience could actually discourage some users. Take our advice and uninstall any existing antivirus software before installing Bitdefender Total Security 2014.