Advanced Plus Security plat's config for 2021

[plat]

The coming year 2021 will see some significant changes in the hardware dept. specifically. We all prob. know what the hold-up is: NVIDIA? What is your problem? Get going with the restocking and stop enabling the scalpers.

Software-wise, I ditched TreeSize and EaseUS ToDo as it refused to back up my latest Windows build to my 64 GB USB like 3 times. Reformatted the USB and reset to defaults and everything--no cigar. So, switched to Aomei free and it imaged the C: drive without complaint and got it right the first time. Nothing else really changed. I use the Microsoft sign-in when it's related to the Insider build requirements.

This config enables the machine to run very rapidly and without faults. But, if there is something missing or incorrect, please comment and recommend. Thanks, everyone!

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Nice config , but as for Windows UAC you should change to Always Notify

 

[plat]

Yes, this recommendation has been done before. I tried to live with it at "Always Notify" and didn't get thru one day with that enabled, it got on my nerves really badly, lol. I guess I tinker too much with Windows settings and install/deinstall too much software and whatnot.

But, UAC at max is a strong security setting, I realize that, even if I'm the sole operator of this computer. So, this is one reason why I run OSArmor. I hope this is a reasonable compromise.

Spoiler

 

[plat]

Back to an "old" config that is refreshed and seems better than ever.

Firefox v. 87.0
Sandboxie Plus v. 0.7.3

Now, I was using the classic SBIE for several years and had gotten VERY used to it. So one is reluctant to change and clings to the familiar. But I was curious and installed this build of David Xanatos and after very little trouble and effort, got Firefox up and running in the default box.

Don't know how long I'll keep this but it's surprisingly good so far. Firefox opens almost instantly, as apposed to up to a 4-5 second delay with the older Sophos build. And the Sandboxie Control is still there! Yay!

The security aspect is great as SBIE doesn't seem to interfere with browser performance....at all. But, I installed SBIE because it makes me feel kind of smart when I get the hang of the basics. That's actually the real reason.

 

[plat]

Wow, OK. So, Windows 11 itself was running fine, actually very good. That wasn't the issue per se. After watching my disk space gradually dwindle and dwindle...no that's not quite accurate. "Disappear" is more like it and nothing is showing in WinDirStat. System Restore OFF, hibernation OFF. The last straw was tonight when I uninstalled a 1.3 GB game and File Explorer had the gall to show me that my free space on C drive was actually less after the uninstall (439 GB before, 437 GB after). Huh? Something is whack-o there.

So now I'm on 19044.1348 (that's the most current Windows 10, right?). One unexpected perk: two of my old games that wouldn't run on W11 are running fine here. Think I'm going to stay with 10 for the time being. And no Insiders either.

Spoiler

 

[upnorth]

So now I'm on 19044.1348 (that's the most current Windows 10, right?).

19044.1387

 

[show-Zi]

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