Advanced Plus Security brambedkar59's PC Security Config

Current configurationWindows 11
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Device & operating system

, 4 answers
Operating system
Windows 11
OS version and support details
2 older laptops running Win 10 both running defender
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites, Working from home, Making audio/video calls, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Sharing and receiving files and torrents, Requesting and accepting remote access, Gaming, Gaming with third-party mods, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions

Protection & updates

, 13 answers
Real-time protection
Kaspersky Standard
Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
On-device encryption
Encryption not enabled
Device sign-in security
Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID), Account password
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Custom security settings
Folder exclusions
Periodic malware scanners
EEK
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 4 answers
Browsers and extensions
Common extension/Search in all browsers: Bitwarden, Bing Search
Edge (Default): uBlock Origin (MV2), Shazam (enabled only on usage), Bypass Paywalls Clean ( (enabled only on usage))
Firefox (Secondary): uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
Proton VPN
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
Google Drive, OneDrive
System recovery
Hasleo Backup Suite

Apps, specs & notes

, 5 answers
Maintenance tools
Biweekly run: Windows Built-in, CCleaner, WiseCare 365 (Rarely used), Driver Store Explorer [RAPR] (for deleting old drivers not needed)
For finding program updates: UCheck & RuckZuck
HiBit Uninstaller
Subscriptions
None
Computer specs
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PC Specs - Brambedkar59's gaming laptop 2021

Recently bought a new laptop, pretty happy with it so far. Slightly larger 17.3" screen (compared to 15.6") really makes a difference, could be also due to the fact that I can use 100% display scaling instead of 125% scaling on 15.6" 1080p display. Colors are also much better than my previous...
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11400H (UV via ThrottleStop), 3050Ti (UV via G-Helper), 16 GB, 0.5TB + 1 TB NVMe, 1 TB & 4 TB HDD (for image backup and downloads)
Notable changes
Kaspersky Free to AVG IS
AVG IS to Kaspersky Free
Kaspersky Free to Avast Premium
Avast Premium to Kaspersky Standard
Feedback preference
Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome
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Last updated
Feb 21, 2026
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
OS version and support details
2 older laptops running Win 10 both running defender
On-device encryption
Not applicable
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
    • Account password
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
Kaspersky Standard
Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
Custom security settings
Folder exclusions
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser
EEK
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
Common extension/Search in all browsers: Bitwarden, Bing Search
Edge (Default): uBlock Origin (MV2), Shazam (enabled only on usage), Bypass Paywalls Clean ( (enabled only on usage))
Firefox (Secondary): uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
Proton VPN
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Biweekly run: Windows Built-in, CCleaner, WiseCare 365 (Rarely used), Driver Store Explorer [RAPR] (for deleting old drivers not needed)
For finding program updates: UCheck & RuckZuck
HiBit Uninstaller
File and photo backups
Google Drive, OneDrive
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Hasleo Backup Suite
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Gaming with third-party mods
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
malwaretips.com

PC Specs - Brambedkar59's gaming laptop 2021

Recently bought a new laptop, pretty happy with it so far. Slightly larger 17.3" screen (compared to 15.6") really makes a difference, could be also due to the fact that I can use 100% display scaling instead of 125% scaling on 15.6" 1080p display. Colors are also much better than my previous...
malwaretips.com malwaretips.com
11400H (UV via ThrottleStop), 3050Ti (UV via G-Helper), 16 GB, 0.5TB + 1 TB NVMe, 1 TB & 4 TB HDD (for image backup and downloads)
Notable changes
Kaspersky Free to AVG IS
AVG IS to Kaspersky Free
Kaspersky Free to Avast Premium
Avast Premium to Kaspersky Standard
Feedback preference

Suggestions on the main improvements

From the setup owner View current setup
brambedkar59 said:
Idk if Kaspersky changed anything but browsing feels pretty good now even though I have enabled both HTTPS scan and script injection. Earlier even after disabling both these it felt pretty slow.
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Well, that didn't last long. I am getting certificate error now (only seen on Instagram so far) :(
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Tried enabling and disabling them in settings, a restart and updating root certificates (by following steps from a Kaspersky support page). Nothing worked so I am back to disabling HTTPS scan and script injection.
 
From the setup owner View current setup
harlan4096 said:
Probably :)

There are other users wit the issue:

forum.kaspersky.com

¿Peligro en Instagram?

I got this pop up. i ve chosen both option but it didnt take it away. Can i get it out by myself or need kaspersky support thx.
forum.kaspersky.com forum.kaspersky.com

I also checked with KES 12.7 and got also the warning:

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Thanks, I was thinking of reinstalling Kaspersky tomorrow, now I can sleep better tonight :)

PS Do you know of any known issue with 24H2 that Kaspersky has right now? (UAC prompt is delayed for me when I launch apps)
 
From the setup owner View current setup
brambedkar59 said:
Well, that didn't last long. I am getting certificate error now (only seen on Instagram so far) :(
View attachment 286005
Tried enabling and disabling them in settings, a restart and updating root certificates (by following steps from a Kaspersky support page). Nothing worked so I am back to disabling HTTPS scan and script injection.
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Instagram fixed the issue. Not getting that same certificate error today.
 

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