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  • December 4, 2013
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Webroot does not like this app! Is this a bad app? I read AVG does not like it as well!

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    MikeR
    • MikeR
    • Retired Webrooter
    • December 4, 2013
    Adwcleaner looks legitimate and may need to be whitelisted by our engineers. Did you download the app from Google Play? 
     
    Please Submit a Ticket so that we can whitelist the file and ensure that there are no malicious files on your device.
    Mike R Social Media Manager
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    New Voice
    • ragweed
    • Author
    • New Voice
    • December 4, 2013
    Down loaded from Softpedia .com
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    • Community Guide
    • December 5, 2013
    AdwCleaner is legit and one of the best programs for removing adware, browser hijackers and unwanted toolbars.

    I recommend Bleeping Computer for the download:

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
    Baldrick
    Gold VIP
    • Baldrick
    • Gold VIP
    • December 5, 2013
    Interesting.  I have just tried the downlaod from Bleeping Computer...and WSA was completely silent.  I also tried a specific right click of the .exe, and Scan with Webroot...and clean as a whistle.  Obviously checked & whitelisted by Support 😉
    Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester v9.0.24.49, imaged by Macrium Reflect v7.2
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      • amcneil
      • Retired Webrooter
      • December 5, 2013
      Can you confirm the location where you downloaded this file?  There appear to be many versions of this software which have been bundled with Potentially Unwanted Applications.  I downloaded and ran the file with no issues when downloading from this site:  http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/dl/593148fc77a7961dbf9c5096a425d84a/529fc7bc/windows/security/security-utilities/a/adwcleaner/AdwCleaner.exe
      Baldrick
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      • Baldrick
      • Gold VIP
      • December 5, 2013
      Hi amcneil
       
      My download was from the same site as you.  :D
       
      Regards
       
       
      Baldrick
      Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester v9.0.24.49, imaged by Macrium Reflect v7.2
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      • amcneil
      • Retired Webrooter
      • December 5, 2013
      Are you receiving warnings when you download the application?  If so, what threat is being detected?
       
      You may need to Submit a Ticket so that we can have a look to make sure you have no other infections on your machine.
        DAGOLAG
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        • DAGOLAG
        • Gold VIP
        • December 5, 2013
        I tried from softpedia and all was fine. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
         
        To the OP if you have issues with PUA's and Toolbars just contact support and they will be happy to help you remove them
         
        Daniel
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        • Community Guide
        • December 5, 2013
        @ wrote:
        Can you confirm the location where you downloaded this file?  There appear to be many versions of this software which have been bundled with Potentially Unwanted Applications.  I downloaded and ran the file with no issues when downloading from this site:  http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/dl/593148fc77a7961dbf9c5096a425d84a/529fc7bc/windows/security/security-utilities/a/adwcleaner/AdwCleaner.exe
        I don't get this. That link leads to a BC redirect page that says their download links expire after 10 minutes, but the download link I posted hours ago in message 4 is still working.

        Maybe they are referring to direct download links.
        DAGOLAG
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        • DAGOLAG
        • Gold VIP
        • December 5, 2013
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        Can you confirm the location where you downloaded this file?  There appear to be many versions of this software which have been bundled with Potentially Unwanted Applications.  I downloaded and ran the file with no issues when downloading from this site:  http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/dl/593148fc77a7961dbf9c5096a425d84a/529fc7bc/windows/security/security-utilities/a/adwcleaner/AdwCleaner.exe
        I don't get this. That link leads to a BC redirect page that says their download links expire after 10 minutes, but the download link I posted hours ago in message 4 is still working.

        Maybe they are referring to direct download links.
        If you wait it will redirect to the Downloads page!
         
        Daniel
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        • amcneil
        • Retired Webrooter
        • December 5, 2013
        Sorry about that.  I tried to link to the actual download. 

        This link for the download page on BleepingComputer will work (same link as above):
         
        http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
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        • Community Guide
        • December 5, 2013
        @ wrote:
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        @ wrote:
        Can you confirm the location where you downloaded this file?  There appear to be many versions of this software which have been bundled with Potentially Unwanted Applications.  I downloaded and ran the file with no issues when downloading from this site:  http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/dl/593148fc77a7961dbf9c5096a425d84a/529fc7bc/windows/security/security-utilities/a/adwcleaner/AdwCleaner.exe
        I don't get this. That link leads to a BC redirect page that says their download links expire after 10 minutes, but the download link I posted hours ago in message 4 is still working.

        Maybe they are referring to direct download links.
        If you wait it will redirect to the Downloads page!
         
        Daniel
        Thanks, I know that, but AdwCleaner doesn't show up until page 3. The link I posted goes straight to the AdwCleaner page.
        R
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        • ragweed
        • Author
        • New Voice
        • December 5, 2013
        I downloaded from softpedia. They must have white listed it as it works with no Webroot warnings now! Thanks!!
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