Hi crunch,
Open Ad-Aware and click on the Configuration Cog
Click to view attachmentSelect Tweak and expand Ad-Watch under tweak Settings.
Click to view attachmentEnsure that "Load Ad-Watch Minimised" has a green tick (check). That should make Ad-Watch reside in the System Tray. Click on "Proceed" to close the Configuration Window.
Then click on the Ad-Watch Icon
Click to view attachmentClick on Tools (bottom-right), then select Options.
Click to view attachmentUnder the Activity section, ensure that "Load Ad-Watch on Windows Startup" and "Restore Window on New Events" also have green ticks.
Regards,
Spike