Malbky sec config.

[malbky]

PC Environment: Private
Security Awareness: Advanced
Exposure to Malware: Medium
Infection Rate: Never
Anti-Malware Testing: Yes, including the use of a VM or junk PC
Operating System: Windows 8 Pro with Media Center
Architecture: 32-bit
User Account: Administrator
Real-time Protection: Avast Free Antivirus
Comodo Firewall with Defence Plus and custom settings.
On-Demand Tools: HitMan Pro
MBAM
Web Browser: IE9
Comodo Dragon Latest
Extensions and Plugins: Ad block Plus with Fanboy on Dragon
and Easy Lists for ie9
This is my new free layered combo. I am trying this layered style after a gap of 2 years so I would like more suggestions from you guys.
Thanks.

[Spirit]

I am not in a position for any suggestion because if I was you I have to change whole setup:
For example:
vista to win 7/8
opera to chrome/firefox
sas pro to mbam pro/free/hitman pro
vipre is to many others but if no other choice vipre is good if one agree to face some slow down in browsing speed.

Vipre+Sas is not the main reason of browsing slow down but its Vipre itself only which cause slow down of web browsing.

In india where you get average speed of 1-2 mbps only, you will defiantly notice web slow down.

[Umbra Polaris]

I agree with Stranger in all points, i will personally exchange VIPRE + SAS for CIS + EAM (paid)

[malbky]

Hmm ok. Oops made one mistake. I am Windows 7. I upgraded Vista 4-5 months back. So i will change that. MBAM does not look necesarry, as Vipre has MBAM's defs. Also the only other AV I have right now is Quickheal. What should I do. Keep your opinions coming.

[Spirit]

why don't you use avast IS which you won in giveaway few days back

[Umbra Polaris]

(08-19-2012 07:47 AM)Stranger wrote:  why don't you use avast IS which you won in giveaway few days back

+1 to this ^^

[malbky]

Avast also jas slowdowns. I found that the main cause of web slowdown is SAS Pro. Once I got it removed I am not getting any slowdowns. Probably its not compatible with Vipre. So sticking with it as I like it a lot.

[malbky]

My kaspersky is completely maxed out with custom settings.

[malbky]

People can post recommendations.

[Earth]

Why Windows 8 Pro 32-bit?

Curious, are you using a Local or Microsoft Account?

What made you decide to get WMC? It didn't seem that popular on previous Windows PCs, as most things can be done without WMC. It's one of the first features I disable.

Recommend to use the Picture Password.

[malbky]

Using picture pss. I have connected to my Ms account. And also earth there was a promo in which MS was giving free licenses for Windows Media Center so grabbed and added one to get DVD playback on WMP.
My mom for example is comfy with WMP, so i needed to get them.
Also the upgrade assistant never asked me if i wanted 32 or 64bit and the download too was a 32bit installer.
So I seriously dunno why I got 32bit, may be I upgraded from 32bit Windows 7 thats why. And it does not affect me much as I have a 3gb Ram and wont be upgrading soon. Dont have a rocker powered PC.