Adware Definition

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noun
Software downloaded from the Internet that displays advertisements on personal computers, often without the user's permission.
American Heritage

(computing) A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.

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Origin of Adware

  • ad +"Ž -ware

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Adware Sentence Examples

  • Many free programs are simply delivery vehicles for adware, spyware or computer viruses.

  • After playing, run a spyware, adware, and virus scan to immediately eliminate any potentially harmful additions to your computer.

  • Kid Rocket is a child-safe browser that is adware and spyware free.

  • Buddy Browser is also spyware and adware free.

  • The free version provides basic protection against spyware, adware and other invading programs.

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