how do i temporarily disable Ad-Aware SE? Do I have to go through the process of uninstalling/installing each time I would like to do that?

cleo116

Hi cleo 116
pls post a screenshot from the settings .
You can use the attachment system below.
Cheers
Raziel

sorry, not that tech savvy. not sure how to do that either. The screen comes up with "General" settings, an "Advanced" settings button and a "default" settings button. Each of them comes up with a different screen. Not sure how to "capture" the screen to save and then attach. Just didn't know if there was some on/off type button somewhere that would temporarily disable it at times. I don't want to take it completely off and then install it back, but if I have to I guess then I will.

Hi cleo116,

Are you using AAW SE Personal (ie: free)? Or do you have either of the licensed Plus or Pro versions?

If it is AAW SE Personal, you do not need to actually disable it, as it has no "real-time" components - nothing is continuously running in the background.

It only runs (ie: scans) when you tell it to.

However, if you have either Plus or Pro (which do have real-time protection) locate the Ad-Watch icon in your system-tray (next to the clock). Right-click on the Ad-Watch icon and select "Close Ad-Watch" and then confirm.

Then to re-enable Ad-Watch, go to the desktop icon (or the Lavasoft/Ad-Aware folder in your Start Menu) and and click on it to restart. The icon should re-appear in your SysTray.

Regards,

Spike

Spike-nz,

Thanks! I'm using the free version. I appreciate the help.

cleo116

Hi cleo116,

You're welcome

BTW - have you seen this advisory topic: ATTENTION: Ad-Aware SE Personal users, This version has expired

The Tech Specs for AAW 2007 Free are here.

Regards,

Spike