Battle Free security setup on Windows 8

[Nikos751]

Hello!
Which free AV/combo do you prefer/suggest for Windows 8.1 and why?
I want the conversation here to focus on compatibility of the applications each other/with the system, effectiveness, system resources usage and "buginess"of the applications.
For example Avast free with windows firewall, Avast free with privatefirewall, Comodo IS, Comodo firewall with blah blah AV, windows built-in security etc.
Thanks

 

[Ramblin]

Ramblin

 

[Nikos751]

Regarding browsers, everything that you do out of the sandbox can be done sandboxed, Which functionality is it that you cant do?

Windows defender and SBIE is all you need.

Bo

I don't want to use Sandboxie to sandbox google chrome. For example, every file downloaded, will be in the sandbox environment and I don't want that.

 

[Ramblin]

Ramblin

 

[Nikos751]

Its easy to take care of that, all you have to do is apply Direct file access to your download folders, that way, downloads will get though bypassing sandboxing.

DefaultBox>Sandbox settings>Resource access>Direct access, Click "Add", navigate to your download folders and click Apply, OK. After adding your download folders, files will be downloaded like if you were not using Sandboxie.

Anything else?

Bo

Thanks, I 'll keep that in mind. I end up to Avira free and private firewall with UAC & smartscreen.

 

[KaptainBug]

Thanks, I 'll keep that in mind. I end up to Avira free and private firewall with UAC & smartscreen.

That was my setup in Win7.. Good choice..

 

[ifacedown]

You can try this:

Setup 1:

Windows Defender
Windows Firewall
MCShield
K9 Web Protection

Setup 2:

Windows Defender
Private Firewall
MCShield
K9 Web Protection

Setup 3:

Windows Defender
Online Armor
MCShield
K9 Web Protection

Also, with UAC - Max and SmartScreen. With good mouse clicks, you can not be infected.

 

[KaptainBug]

I don't see the point in running MCShield. As long as you have autorun disabled that will protect from USB infections.

 

[davidgzz]

Setup 4: CIS (configurated correctlly)and UAC Max/SmartScreen

 

[Koroke San]

I don't see the point in running MCShield. As long as you have autorun disabled that will protect from USB infections.

It's not true. MCShield will find hidden malware which AV scanners missed. It's specially built for usb malware protection. Better u read thread about MCShield in this forum, i can't tell u much

 

[ifacedown]

I don't see the point in running MCShield. As long as you have autorun disabled that will protect from USB infections.

The truth is, MCShield protects not only from autorun viruses.

And, I have also disabled autorun of any removable media, and deny execution of programs in any removable device. Together with MCShield, it becomes virtually impossible for me to get infected via any removable media.

 

[Nikos751]

Setup 4: CIS (configurated correctlly)and UAC Max/SmartScreen

No CIS! the 7 version caused problems to my both computers, desktop & new laptop. I got very disappointed after that.

 

[Ink]

so.. avast free with only file system + webshield + browser addons, or avira free? both of them with windows firewall uac and smartscreen.
I also have full license for Avast Internet security. Do you recommend Avast firewall?
It seems strange to me that Avira was lighter on system..

I also have an AIS license, but only considered it for the Manual Sandbox. I would much rather use Avast Pro, going to contact Avast to see if it's possible to downgrade license.

Back on topic:
A custom install of Avast Free Antivirus with File and Web Shield, no Tools, have you considered Avira Browser Safety (Firefox & Chrome)? In private testing, ABS (beta) proved successful with a small batch of malicious links. You'll also have Google SafeBrowsing to protect against phishing/malware sites.

 

[Nikos751]

I installed Avira free with web protection but without the annoying toolbar (the trick is described here http://www.raymond.cc/blog/disable-avira-searchfree-ask-com-toolbar-popup-nag-alert/). Am I protected in the same way as you describe with Avira browser safety?

 

[zeusc4]

CIS

 

[Ink]

@Nikos751 No, that's not the one. Use an Uninstaller to remove the components. Then head over to the link below:
http://malwaretips.com/threads/avira-browser-safety-beta-for-chrome-firefox.18467/

@zeusc4 Did you read post #31?

 

[KaptainBug]

Am I protected in the same way as you describe with Avira browser safety?

Avira Browser Safety uses their cloud technology which is not available in the web-protection. Everyday they add 10,000 new malicious links to their cloud as per data given by Avira.

 

[moonshine]

The built-in security features should serve you well IF you know what you're doing.

 

[Nikos751]

@Nikos751 No, that's not the one. Use an Uninstaller to remove the components. Then head over to the link below:
http://malwaretips.com/threads/avira-browser-safety-beta-for-chrome-firefox.18467/

@zeusc4 Did you read post #31?

Could you explain me further what do you mean? what components to remove and why? From what you say, the only thing I understand is that avira browser safety is something different from what the avira installer currently provides.
Thanks!!

 

[looda]

the Avast Internet security has very good firewall

 

[ifacedown]

the Avast Internet security has very good firewall

The OP asked for something FREE. Avast IS is not free