Win 10 Update deletes Ad-Aware 11 and starts defender

[wwmorton 0]

Windows installed an update to Win 10. It displayed a message the Ad-Aware update was removed due to incompatabilities and it had started Defender instead.

 

Tried to install a new version of Ad-Aware 11 (had to remove the old one completely). The installer failed.

 

Any ideas?

 

[CeciliaB 470]

Hi wwmorton,

 

Yes, Windows 10 sometimes uninstalls antivirus programs before big updates as the update to version 1511, but it should be possible to install Ad-Aware again. Please, collect logs and other information by following the instructions in http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?/topic/33638-collect-logs-for-troubleshooting/to let Lavasoft investigate your problem.

Do you get an error message when you try to install Ad-Aware and how far into the installation do you get it?

[stex5150 0]

Mine did the same thing overnight. I hate Windows 10.

[CeciliaB 470]

Mine did the same thing overnight. I hate Windows 10.

Hi stex5150,

 

Is your Ad-Aware working well after a new installation?

[stex5150 0]

My bad Cecilia, have not had time to mess with it much. No, absolutely not, I have completely uninstalled 11 and reinstalled with the most recent version and it continues to play the same game. I have gotten where I turn on Real Time Protection and let it run for a few minutes then turn on Web Protection. That is where I lose internet connection. I run a full scan then perform a restore to the nearest restore point. About 30-45 minutes just to make sure I am getting a full check. Windows Defender just does not cut it for my money but they make sure you either use it or nothing at all.

[CeciliaB 470]

My bad Cecilia, have not had time to mess with it much. No, absolutely not, I have completely uninstalled 11 and reinstalled with the most recent version and it continues to play the same game. I have gotten where I turn on Real Time Protection and let it run for a few minutes then turn on Web Protection. That is where I lose internet connection. I run a full scan then perform a restore to the nearest restore point. About 30-45 minutes just to make sure I am getting a full check. Windows Defender just does not cut it for my money but they make sure you either use it or nothing at all.

No problem, stex5150.

 

I guess that you have a paid version of Ad-Aware, since you mentioned Web Protection, and then you probably would get better help by Lavasoft support team: http://www.lavasoft.com/mylavasoft/support/supportcenter/technicalproblems/adaware_critical_problem_report

Specify as clearly as possible your problem and that you already have uninstalled and installed again.

 

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