Advanced Plus Security blackice’s 2020 Security Config

[Dave Russo]

Now that you mention it, I think my shop foreman spent a couple of weeks at a Indian reservation called Turtle Mountain,He was given the name Thunder Chicken,for apparently yelling incoherently about cell phone service I think

 

[blackice]

So apparently with a fresh install, even on the same M$ account, Win10 doesn’t recognize apps in their windowsapps folders outside the c:. It is also a folder that is basically impossible to delete. I managed to mostly empty them, but windows failed to be able to use the secondary drives to install windows apps because of those old folders. The solution is apparently format the drives. This is only really a problem for gamers who need the space of a secondary drive for windows apps. Very much a bummer.

 

[blackice]

Added ESET IS with the usual tweaks to the HIPS and minor tweaks to protection settings. Just testing it out. Smooth so far as usual.

 

[blackice]

For some insight as to why. I recently moved some large folders when I screwed up a reimage and had to do some work moving things around. It was SLOW with WD. Not sure if it was because of WD, but I may test out moving the same files with ESET.

 

[oldschool]

Not sure if it was because of WD,

Probably, if you didn't disable it.

 

[blackice]

Probably, if you didn't disable it.

Definitely did not disable it. It didn’t cross my mind as I only ever have to do that if something disastrous happens.

 

[sirius777]

I don't think you'll need OSArmor if you have ESET Internet Security and learn more about the settings of ESET IS.

 

[blackice]

I don't think you'll need OSArmor if you have ESET Internet Security and learn more about the settings of ESET IS.

This is true. A lot of my HIPS rules overlap. However, it’s already installed and uses about 15MB of ram. So it doesn’t hurt.

 

[oldschool]

This is true. A lot of my HIPS rules overlap... .... So it doesn’t hurt.

But you risk these two softs clashing, which makes me wonder about the above statement.

 

[blackice]

But you risk these two softs clashing, which makes me wonder about the above statement.

Well the rules that overlap regard powershell and preventing child processes from exploited M$ software. In testing them together I never had a conflict. But, maybe I should reconsider.

 

[Wraith2020]

ESET and OSArmor works together without a hitch. So no problems there. I use ESET with VoodooShield. Since I use syshardener I don't use OSA but they work fine.

 

[blackice]

Removed-
ESET IS

Added-
Bitdefender IS

Just making the change for the duration of the trial. So far I'm just as happy. Comparison gaming benchmarks are almost identical between the two. This surprised me.

 

[blackice]

Added IVPN, and Windscribe (for unlocking geolocation streaming), to privacy apps I forgot in my original post.

 

[blackice]

Decided to pay for Macrium Reflect after trialing the full version. I love the software, the ability to image onto dissimilar hardware is useful, and you get Image Guardian.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

I tried MR twice, both times resulted in BSOD'S that were particularly hard to recover from, and I find the program to be incredibly confusing, just me I guess as so many like it.

 

[blackice]

I tried MR twice, both times resulted in BSOD'S that were particularly hard to recover from, and I find the program to be incredibly confusing, just me I guess as so many like it.

That’s interesting. I did find it confusing initially. It is highly configurable, but lacks fluid design. I’ve had no problem with it. I actually started using it because windows image backup failed me. I’ve been using it for a year doing a weekly backup and reimaged many times. But I can understand avoiding the headache of diagnosing BSODs.

 

[blackice]

Trying out 1Password. The family account functionality is actually a little smoother than lastpass. Also, LogMeIn just laid off a bunch of people and executives have been jumping ship. Makes me think it’s time to leave lastpass behind despite really liking the current product.

 

[blackice]

Updated to reflect current working config.

Changed to Admin account while doing some longer term work (which is easier with admin) and staying signed into my M$ account. May return to Standard when done with these projects. I do find some tools work better on Admin, and I have low risk habits so I’m not too worried about it.

Added-
Firefox: AdGuard
Edge: AdGuard
Brave
OSArmor tweaked

Removed-
Firefox: uBlock Origin
Edge: uBlock Origin

Also. updated my clean (no AV) backup image today, and boy is Macrium Home fast! Definitely worth the price, even though it’s a bit expensive.

 

[blackice]

Getting bored sitting around so much. Decided to install VoodooShield and play around. I've never left it installed before. Seems to be no performance hit after the first launch.

For fun

Removed-
OSArmor

Added-
Voodooshield

 

[LDogg]

For fun

Removed-
OSArmor

Added-
Voodooshield

Quite a surprising change, curious to find out why this change?

I prefer OSA than VDS, but that's personal choice really.

~LDogg