Install Ad-Aware SE
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If you are installing Ad-Aware on Windows NT, 2000, or XP, please ensure that you have administrative rights. Ad-Aware must be installed in an account that has adequate permissions to perform its function. If you are unsure if you have the requisite permissions please contact your system administrator or refer to your computer's user guide before proceeding.

1.Start installation  
When the download is completed, go to "My Documents" and double-click on the "aawsepersonal.exe" file to start the installation.  
2.Welcome Screen  
Press "Next" to continue to the license Agreement Screen  
Please read the license agreement before you proceed. When you have completed reviewing the agreement and if you agree to the terms, click the checkbox next to "I accept the license agreement" and press "Next" to continue with the installation of the software.  
3.Uninstall previous versions of Ad-Aware  
Ad-Aware SE may not function correctly if old versions are not removed prior to installing a new version or an upgrade. To ensure proper installation and operation of Ad-Aware SE please make sure "Yes, uninstall previous version of Ad-Aware. (Recommended)" is selected and click "Next" to continue.  
a.Ad-Aware Plug-in Uninstall pop-up  
You might get a grey pop-up asking if you want to uninstall the plug-ins for the previous version of Ad-Aware. Click "Yes" to remove the old plug-ins and continue the uninstall process.  
b.Select Uninstall method  
Select "Automatic" and click "Next".  
c.Perform Uninstall  
Click finish to complete uninstalling your old version of Ad-Aware.  
d.Uninstall Successful!  
Click "Next" to continue with the installation of Ad-Aware SE Personal.  
4.Destination Location  
Click "Next" to accept the default location or use "Browse" to specify where you want Ad-Aware SE Personal installed.  
5.Install to All Users menu  
If you have multiple user accounts on your system choose "Anyone who uses this computer" and click "Next".  
6.Start Installation  
Click "Next" to start installing Ad-Aware SE Personal onto your computer.After the copying of files you will get a confirmation that the installation was successful.  
7.Installation successful  
Click "Finish" to complete the installation process. You now have the option to "Update the definition file", "Run a full system scan" and "Open the help file now".  
 
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