Advice Request Avast 2017 free configuration

[ForgottenSeer 59295]

Hey guys,

I've been a reader of this forum for a while, and was just wondering what changes do you make to the default set up of Avast 2017 free. As I just want a lightweight hassle free experience and I do know my way around a computer just wondering what changes you guys make?

 

[Hector1]

Default is very good, maybe you want enable PUP detection and not install unwanted feature (avast browser, safe price, ecc.).
And for awesome protection you can pair it with Comodo Firewall (autosandbox On): bunker-mode Pc

 

[Evjl's Rain]

you can refer to this thread
How to setup Avast Internet Security for Maximum Protection (2016 Guide)

or you can have a look at my settings, at 1:55

 

[FrFc1908]

Or watch this thread posted by @Jack : How to setup Avast Internet Security for Maximum Protection (2016 Guide) its very useful also applies to avast free!

 

[jamescv7]

For Avast the most common configuration is enable PUP detection, enable hardened mode like to aggressive and increase the sensitivity level of Web and File Protection.

That is the main Avast's stronghold configuration, Hardened Mode by default is not active/moderate since it may block legitimate program although in reality its opposite and safe for long term usage.

 

[DJ Panda]

Just follow Jack's guide and you will be good! I recommend making a security configuration here. Security Configuration Wizard

 

[giulia]

you can refer to this thread
How to setup Avast Internet Security for Maximum Protection (2016 Guide)

or you can have a look at my settings, at 1:55

wow
beautiful video!
but it's safe to exclude almost everything like the

ProgramData\
Program Files (x86)\
Windows\
Program Files\

folders?
in the exclusion list you enable check for "write" files , in short the new files , because you are sure you machine it's clean ,right?

i have notice ads in the last version

thanks for the video , i appreciate it a lot!

 

[Evjl's Rain]

wow
beautiful video!
but it's safe to exclude almost everything like the

ProgramData\
Program Files (x86)\
Windows\
Program Files\

folders?
in the exclusion list you enable check for "write" files , in short the new files , because you are sure you machine it's clean ,right?

i have notice ads in the last version

thanks for the video , i appreciate it a lot!

yes, because the machine is clean so I set it up like that. You can uncheck "execute" of 2 program files folders too so it's safer but takes a bit more times to load

I don't understand your setence about ads. Did you mean 2017 version have ads or if my adblocking method didn't work?
I did the same in 2016 version and I never got ads

 

[ForgottenSeer 59295]

Thanks guys, just out interest if there are any programs that are stopped by hardened mode will i be able to whitelist them if so how?

 

[Evjl's Rain]

Thanks guys, just out interest if there are any programs that are stopped by hardened mode will i be able to whitelist them if so how?

when you receive the hardened mode popup, there will be a text at the bottom "add an exclusion" => click => done

 

[shmu26]

there are some awesome tweaks posted in this thread:
Use AVAST as a super light and easy to use ANTI-EXECUTABLE (Guide)

 

[giulia]

yes, because the machine is clean so I set it up like that. You can uncheck "execute" of 2 program files folders too so it's safer but takes a bit more times to load

I don't understand your serende about ads. Did you mean 2017 version have ads or if my adblocking method didn't work?
I did the same in 2016 version and I never got ads

hi
weird , i have used the beta version , after i have uninstalled and installed the 2016 , but i have never seens ads

i will install the new version and i will setup like you !
the report file could be tweaked .. because it tends to grow up

but great guite i will block ads too

 

[ForgottenSeer 59295]

when you receive the hardened mode popup, there will be a text at the bottom "add an exclusion" => click => done

Will that still show if I am in fullscreen in the app?

there are some awesome tweaks posted in this thread:
Use AVAST as a super light and easy to use ANTI-EXECUTABLE (Guide)

Did read that not sure whether I quite want to go with that route, I know what I am doing but seems weird to not use half the software

 

[Evjl's Rain]

Will that still show if I am in fullscreen in the app?


Did read that not sure whether I quite want to go with that route, I know what I am doing but seems weird to not use half the software

it will show up before that fullscreen app can run so you don't have to worry
if nothing suspicious is running, no popup will appear
game mode may help to hide avast notifications while gaming

 

[ForgottenSeer 59295]

The anti-executable guide is that worth putting in place?

What are the pros and cons of it?

 

[shmu26]

The anti-executable guide is that worth putting in place?

What are the pros and cons of it?

the interesting new tweaks presented in the anti-exe guide are the program folder exclusions in active scanning. It speeds up your system. Only use these tweaks if you have UAC enabled (actually, you should have it enabled in any case)

 

[ForgottenSeer 59295]

the interesting new tweaks presented in the anti-exe guide are the program folder exclusions in active scanning. It speeds up your system. Only use these tweaks if you have UAC enabled (actually, you should have it enabled in any case)

Yeah I do have UAC enabled, thanks for the input. However that isn't really the pros and cons

 

[shmu26]

Yeah I do have UAC enabled, thanks for the input. However that isn't really the pros and cons

I think that @Windows_Security could better tell you the pros and cons. He is the author of it. Ask him over on that thread for the pros and cons

 

[Evjl's Rain]

possible Pros and cons I can think of

Cons:
- cybercapture is off
- web shield is off - no phishing protection, weaken behavior shield according to avast guys
- His exclusion is similar but a bit more than mine => faster but less safe

Pros:
- a bit faster
- less data uploading due to Cybercapture being off (known to cause high data usage)

 

[giulia]

possible Pros and cons I can think of

Cons:
- cybercapture is off
- web shield is off - no phishing protection, weaken behavior shield according to avast guys
- His exclusion is similar but a bit more than mine => faster but less safe

Pros:
- a bit faster
- less data uploading due to Cybercapture being off (known to cause high data usage)

hi
is there a way to optimaze the email scanner ?
i use thunderbird with SSL/TlS with google and outlook(hotmail) accounts