Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertising material to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used.

adware An example of mild adware

Well-known adware programs

  • 123 Messenger
  • 180 Solutions
    • 180SearchAssistant
    • Zango
  • Bonzi Buddy
  • ClipGenie
  • Comet Cursor
  • Cydoor
  • Direct Revenue
    • Aurora (adware)
  • Ebates MoneyMaker
  • Gator
  • PornDigger!
  • WinFixer
  • Hotbar

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