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...
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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

Suggestions on the main improvements

Kaspersky help docs.

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Moved to: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (21H2 build 19044.5487)
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No other changes except OS.

Win 10 LTSC is a breath of fresh air. UI doesn't lag, I don't have to be stuck on Nvidia drivers from year old, Explorer is flying like a Ferrari. No more default store apps/ads (added store for some apps that I needed).
Only thing I am missing so far is multi-tabs in explorer.
 
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SeriousHoax said:
New Nvidia drivers wouldn't install on your Windows 11?
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They would install fine but would lag the UI of entire OS. UAC prompt and snipping tool (using prtscn) would take few seconds to come up unless I install old drivers (may 2024) which fixes the UI lag stuff but causes my games to crash and freeze. I made a post on r/NVidia and their forum but got literally zero response.

I had already tried everything short of a clean install, which another guy I knew tried but didn't fix the issue for him. He is the same guy I mentioned earlier in post #202 (the good Samaritan from reddit) when I said the older driver fixed the issue. He was also in the same boat.
 
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You don't miss something until it's gone. Things I missed while using Win 10: Tabs in explorer, showing remaining battery of BT headset w/o having to go inside settings, Settings UI, Alt+tab UI, New Paint app (never thought I would say this), OBS UI (while recording it shows yellow background in Previous versions of Windows but not in Win 11), etc.

I have to say Win 11 UI is an upgrade over Win 10, which I realized only after using Win 10 for few weeks.
 
brambedkar59 said:
You don't miss something until it's gone. Things I missed while using Win 10: Tabs in explorer, showing remaining battery of BT headset w/o having to go inside settings, Settings UI, Alt+tab UI, New Paint app (never thought I would say this), OBS UI (while recording it shows yellow background in Previous versions of Windows but not in Win 11), etc.

I have to say Win 11 UI is an upgrade over Win 10, which I realized only after using Win 10 for few weeks.
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But you get stability.
 
brambedkar59 said:
Back to Win 11 24H2 as Nvidia has fixed the UAC lag issue in latest drivers.

Thanks to Hasleo Backup it took 5-7 minutes to get back to Win 11 from win 10.
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Didn't even get 24H2 on my thinkpad. I'm sticking with 23H2, 24H2 custom images are broken with Feb updates integrations esp. preview ones. Can't even boot in hyperV or VBox. Not sure about UAC lag on Windows 11 in general, new File explorer is buggier than Vista and Me editions. I switched to W10 UI using Switch Explorer. In more ways Win11 24H2 should be skipped.
 
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Vasudev said:
Didn't even get 24H2 on my thinkpad. I'm sticking with 23H2, 24H2 custom images are broken with Feb updates integrations esp. preview ones. Can't even boot in hyperV or VBox. Not sure about UAC lag on Windows 11 in general, new File explorer is buggier than Vista and Me editions. I switched to W10 UI using Switch Explorer. In more ways Win11 24H2 should be skipped.
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I agree, 24H2 has been a mess for many people. I frequent r/Windows11 and it's never a boring day. Fortunately, I have been lucky as latest Nvidia driver fixed the slow UI, UAC lag issue and it was the only issue I had with Win 11.

Edit: @Vasudev You have linked the older Security config in your profile.
 
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lokamoka820 said:
What would you use instead of Kaspersky free if it became unavailable?
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Honestly, I am not sure. BD has buggy updates, MS is slow, Kaspersky paid has annoying application control, AVG/Avast don't play well with my system in the long term, f-secure is not f-secure anymore but a clone of Avira, Panda/Webroot are just no go.
 
brambedkar59 said:
Honestly, I am not sure. BD has buggy updates, MS is slow, Kaspersky paid has annoying application control, AVG/Avast don't play well with my system in the long term, f-secure is not f-secure anymore but a clone of Avira, Panda/Webroot are just no go.
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K7. It's light and right. Or hop on the McAfee bandwagon. Still gotta love Panda though. ;)
 
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Your systems configuration, regardless of its purpose, should be informed by the knowledge you gained during your time at MT. This expertise should be directly reflected in your documented Risk Factors, you know, the actual threats. There is absolutely no acceptable trade-off here. No security measure, no matter how comprehensive, can mitigate self-inflicted risk stemming from behaviors like games, third-party mods, or other non-compliant software.
 
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