Bonus2010 Security Config

[Bonus2010]

I’ve only recently taken more of an interest in security. Up until now just been leaving it all to BullGuard AV set to default to take care of it for years. I’ve learnt a few things just by joining this fantastic forum and hopefully I’ve improved it a little bit, but I reckon there’s a lot more to do. Well, that the set up folks

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

looks good,thanks for sharing

 

[ispx]

which browsers do you use ? have been trying out browsers lately which makes me curious

 

[Bonus2010]

@ispx, always use Google. sorry managed to omit that in the config, but managed to edit it

 

[JM Safe]

Add MalwareBytes.

Add a good backup software, such as Macrium Reflect Free or AOMEI Backupper.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Exterminator]

What do you use for system & data backups?
If nothing consider a solution to accomplish system image backups and a data backup plan.
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[Bonus2010]

Hi Exterminator,
I don’t use any software for backups. I did once use Acronis on an old WinXP machine I had, but now I just manually do it with copy & paste. I need to get a more automated software solution though. I currently have an extra internal HDD which I just copy & paste folders to from my primary HDD as an when I modify them, usually daily. I also have an external HDD which I’ll copy folders across to from the primary drive, usually every month. Most of the data which doesn’t change much is stored on DVD as an extra back up. I think I’m covered reasonably well for back but it’s a bit labour intensive so I’ve found a lot of recommended free back up software that I’m going to look into and try out which will even include system image backups which I lack. Thanks for your comment.

 

[AlanOstaszewski]

Hi Exterminator,
I don’t use any software for backups. I did once use Acronis on an old WinXP machine I had, but now I just manually do it with copy & paste. I need to get a more automated software solution though. I currently have an extra internal HDD which I just copy & paste folders to from my primary HDD as an when I modify them, usually daily. I also have an external HDD which I’ll copy folders across to from the primary drive, usually every month. Most of the data which doesn’t change much is stored on DVD as an extra back up. I think I’m covered reasonably well for back but it’s a bit labour intensive so I’ve found a lot of recommended free back up software that I’m going to look into and try out which will even include system image backups which I lack. Thanks for your comment.

You can change in the topic that you make monthly manual backups for important data I'am thinking the same as you about backups.

 

[Overlord]

Nice config, ,thanks for sharing.

 

[JHomes]

For free backup, Macrium Reflect (System) and Rollback Rx (Data).

Otherwise I don't see any issues.

 

[Bonus2010]

Thanks guys for recommending Macrium, I've now installed the Macrium Reflect Free Edition v. 6.3.1835. Created the WinPE rescue media on USB, just selected all the default options, as frankly don't have a clue what I'm doing lol Hey, sure it will be a good learning curve though finding out how it all works.