Download, install & run add-ons

Download, install & run add-ons

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You can download add-ons free of charge from our website. Look for add-ons and extensions.*

Installing a plug-in is simple. After you've downloaded a plug-in and closed Ad-Aware, extract the installation executable from the archive and run the downloaded file. The installer will handle finding your Ad-Aware plug-in folder and automatically install it for you. The next time you run Ad-Aware, click on the "Add-ons" button to use your installed plug-ins.

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Download

Go to the Lavasoft add-ons page*

Select the appropriate add-on in the list to the right of that page and click on its link

Carefully read the add-on information on the website. Note if there are any specific steps to be taken for that add-on to work

At the bottom of the page you will find a download link. Click it

A window should appear asking you to save the file. Make note of the name of the file

Click "Save" and browse to your "My Documents" folder, then click "Save" again

The download should commence

Install

1a.

Once the download is finished, if asked, click "Open" to execute it

1b.

If you were not presented with the "Open" choice then browse to your "My Documents" folder and locate the file you downloaded (extension might not be shown). Doubleclick to execute it.

An installation Wizard will open. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install the add-on

Run
Tools
To run a tool, select it in the Tools list and click the "Run tool" button. You can also start a tool by doubleclicking it.

Extensions
An extension is connected to the detected objects and can only be used after scanning is completed. The installed extensions are shown in the Extensions list and are available under "Extensions" in the context menus. Select one or more objects in one of the Scanning Results lists. Click the right mouse button and select the extension you want to use.

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