ILM126's PC Security Configuration

Should some virus protections be free? (For those people who can't afford it?)


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ILM126

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Jul 10, 2014
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Operating System: Window 8


OS Architecture: 64bit (x64)

Current level of security knowledge and awareness: Basic

Last known malware infection on this computer: About 4 months ago

Virtual-Machine Malware Testing: No, (not yet)

Number of users for this machine: 1

Real-Time Protection: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Free, but on trial)

On-demand scanners: Same as above

Other installed software to increase it's level of security: Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (Free)

Backup and Recovery: N.A

Default Web Browser: Google Chrome

Browser Add-ons: Adblock plus

Extra programs: Disk Space Cleanup For Windows

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Other non-malware programs:
*Adobe Master Collection
*Audacity
*Minecraft
*Steam (w/ only TF2 & Source Film Maker)
*Sibelius 7
*FL Studio
*Notepad ++
*Bandicam
*VLC
*WinRar
*FileZilla
*Visual Studio 2012
*MySQL
*Hamachi
*Python
*And loads more (All on a 100gb laptop :\)
 
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OneDay

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Hello, ILM..
I would recommend a free antivirus, there are great solutions out there.. You could try 360IS or Avast. You should also add a privacy extension in your browser (i.e. Ghostery) and HTTPS Everywhere. And definitely one more on-demand scanner (EEK or HitmanPro). Finally, you should consider CCleaner (I don't know if you're already using it) for cleaning your internet traces (and more...).
Thanks for sharing.
 
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illumination

Adobe Master Collection is a almost $3000.00 program.. Why would you spend that kind of money on this, and not want to spend any on security.
 
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Exterminator

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Update to Windows 8.1.1 (if you are able to)
I would suggest some type of real protection and Update your OS
CCleaner or Privazer
Probably could add a couple more on demand scanners such as Emesisoft Emergency Kit,Hitman Pro and or ESET online scanner
Add HTTPS Everywhere to Chrome
Thanks for sharing your config :)
 

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