Ad-Aware 2008 2008 Online Manual

Critical objects are detected objects that may pose a threat and should be considered for removal.

In order to give you information about each critical object detected, items are grouped under their family name, and are listed with their category, assigned Threat Analysis Index (TAI) level, and file path.

The Threat Analysis Index (TAI) associated with each detected object enables you to easily understand what constitutes an annoying threat and what should be recognized as a high risk to your privacy and security. The TA point system is based on a 10-point scale, with 1 representing the lowest threat and 10 representing the highest.

More information is available in the Resources chapter on the Threat Analysis Index, or in the Lavasoft Security Center. (The Threat Analysis Index was previously known as the Threat Assessment Chart).

For each detected critical object, you can choose to:

You can either select each object individually by checking the box beside it, or use the selection options in the context menu.

Before deleting critical objects, you have the option to create a system restore point. A system restore point allows you to restore your computer to a previous working state, in the event of a problem. System restore creates backups, or restore points, of vital system configurations and files. You may choose to create a system restore point prior to deleting objects that you are unsure of removing, or after handling items detected by a scan, when you know that your system is clean.

Critical Objects Context Menu

Right-click within the “Critical Objects” section of the “Scan Results” screen to open the context menu where you can choose from the following operations: