August 26th, 2012 
Ad Aware I searched through the options/settings
I tried to disable it via cmd>run>msconfig
Any help would be appreciated
(this is the lastest version of ad-aware)
Chosen Answer:
XP:
Click Start then run
Vista
Click start and do the following in the search box
Type msconfig
Click the startup tab
Uncheck Ad-Aware
Ok and exit
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on: 22nd February 09
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XP:
Click Start then run
Vista
Click start and do the following in the search box
Type msconfig
Click the startup tab
Uncheck Ad-Aware
Ok and exit
Note: MSConfig.exe is a troubleshooting utility used to diagnose system configuration issues. Although it works as a basic startup manager, msconfig should not be used routinely to disable auto-start programs. It is a temporary solution and not a good practice for several reasons. When uninstalling programs while disabled with msconfig, they may not be uninstalled properly and orphaned entries often will be left behind. When used to switch back to normal startup mode, these orphan entries can result in boot up errors. Further, msconfig does not list all applications loaded in all possible startup locations (some entry points are hidden and unknown to the user) and does not allow the complete removal of disabled entries from its list.
You should not use msconfig to disable startup applications related to a running service. Doing so alters the registry and there are services that are essential for hardware and booting. When you uncheck a service in msconfig, you completely disable it. If you uncheck the wrong one, you may not be able to restart your computer. You should only disable services using Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
ok if your using a-ware 2008 free ad ware go to setting look for a tab that said auto scans next look for scan on ad-ware start up click on first Button next go to scan on windows start up click on top button this should take of your troubles
in vista,click start,control panel,security,windows defender,tools,software explorer.this shows you what programs run when your computer starts.you start or disable programs here.