I have the AdAware Anniversary Edition (free version). I have been using AdAware for years now and never had any problems. I recently downloaded the Anniversary Edition and it seems to work okay. I haven't been able to update the DAT files since I downloaded this new version. The main screen comes up and I try to click the update button, but it says there is a connection problem and that I should check my settings. It appears that I need a PROXY, Username, and password. I don't even know what a proxy is or how to go about this setup. I use windows XP and have no problems accessing the internet, but the software seems to think there is a problem. Any help is appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.

Hi,

If you don't know what a proxy is, you probably aren't likely to have to use one! It's normally only for connections say at work or at a university. If you're a home user, you wont.

Could you just ensure that any firewall installed allows Ad-Aware AE and its components through?

If this is the case, but you still cannot connect, then please try running an update through the start menu:

Start > All programs > Lavasoft > Ad-Aware > Ad-Aware Updates

Casey

Hi
make sure that your firewall allows the following AE parts...

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Plt download the core .zip from the LS homepage and save it to your desktop.
Does it work ?
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