- Download the installer for the latest version of Ad-Aware from here.
- Remove the old version.
(XP: Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs)
(Vista: Control Panel, Programs and Features) - Restart your computer.
- Run the installer program you downloaded in step 1.
- Do not run anything else at the same time.
The installer will restart your computer without a warning! - Start Ad-Aware.
- Close the first screen.
- Do a Web-Update.
- Scan your computer.
- If all works as expected delete the downloaded installer file.
Thank you in advance.