Ad-Aware is an optional, but highly recommended, program that scans your computer for malicious software commonly referred to as adware or spyware. Having spyware on your computer may disrupt your ability to connect to ResNet. The following are instructions for setting up Ad-Aware on your computer, downloading available program updates, and scanning your computer. A free edition of Ad-Aware is available for download at http://www.lavasoftusa.com.

1. From within Ad-Aware, click Check for Updates Now
   
2. Click the Connect button to check for available updates
   
3. After downloading any available updates, click Finish
4. Click the Start button to begin scanning your computer