BSOD's configuration
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- Jan 8, 2011
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RE: BSOD's config
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Suggestions:
- Remove SpywareBlaster (old technology)
- Remove SuperAntiSpyware (out-performed by it's competitors)
- Add HitmanPro (for scanning only)
Woo another Microsoft Security Essentials and Search Everything user.
Welcome to the Forums!
- Sep 29, 2012
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RE: BSOD's config
Hello, it is an interesting forum over here.
Thanks, I will uninstall those two, I never really used them anyway!
Earth said:Suggestions:
- Remove SpywareBlaster (old technology)
- Remove SuperAntiSpyware (out-performed by it's competitors)
- Add HitmanPro (for scanning only)
Woo another Microsoft Security Essentials and Search Everything user.
Welcome to the Forums!
Hello, it is an interesting forum over here.
Thanks, I will uninstall those two, I never really used them anyway!
- Sep 29, 2012
- 268
RE: BSOD's config
Hello, thank you.
About WOT and Ghostery, I am using http://trafficlight.bitdefender.com/, are those two better than Traffic Light? And if yes, do you recommend that I use both?
McLovin said:Hello and welcome to MalwareTips.
Somethings you could add to both Chrome and Firefox are, Lastpass, WOT, Ghostery.
Hello, thank you.
About WOT and Ghostery, I am using http://trafficlight.bitdefender.com/, are those two better than Traffic Light? And if yes, do you recommend that I use both?
- Apr 17, 2011
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RE: BSOD's config
Ghostery I would recommend. It blocks all third party's on any site your on, as for WOT well if you alread have Traffic Light you might not need it, but you should be able to run both.
BSOD said:Hello, thank you.
About WOT and Ghostery, I am using http://trafficlight.bitdefender.com/, are those two better than Traffic Light? And if yes, do you recommend that I use both?
Ghostery I would recommend. It blocks all third party's on any site your on, as for WOT well if you alread have Traffic Light you might not need it, but you should be able to run both.
- Sep 29, 2012
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RE: BSOD's config
Alrighty, thanks McLovin.
P.S. Superbad is awesome. Love the name.
McLovin said:BSOD said:Hello, thank you.
About WOT and Ghostery, I am using http://trafficlight.bitdefender.com/, are those two better than Traffic Light? And if yes, do you recommend that I use both?
Ghostery I would recommend. It blocks all third party's on any site your on, as for WOT well if you alread have Traffic Light you might not need it, but you should be able to run both.
Alrighty, thanks McLovin.
P.S. Superbad is awesome. Love the name.
- Oct 22, 2011
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RE: BSOD's config
Operating System: Good
Real-time protection: Alright, there is some problems here.
Microsoft Security Essentials in known to have terrible detections and lack of prevention features. I highly Recommend that you change to other solution like Avast.
On-demand scanners: Good
Web Browser: Good
Addons: Good
Web Protection: Good
Utility: Good
Other than Realtime, You're good to go!
Operating System: Good
Real-time protection: Alright, there is some problems here.
Microsoft Security Essentials in known to have terrible detections and lack of prevention features. I highly Recommend that you change to other solution like Avast.
On-demand scanners: Good
Web Browser: Good
Addons: Good
Web Protection: Good
Utility: Good
Other than Realtime, You're good to go!
Malware Maniac
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- May 14, 2012
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RE: BSOD's config
For browser extension for chrome, Firefox, and Internet explorer then I would recommend WOT.
For a firewall I would recommend Comodo Firewall.
And for extra protection with MSE then I would recommend Kingsoft Antivirus 2012.
If you don't want to pay for hitman pro to remove malware then use Emsisoft Anti-Malware (or Emergency Kit) for another on-demand scanner.
For browser extension for chrome, Firefox, and Internet explorer then I would recommend WOT.
For a firewall I would recommend Comodo Firewall.
And for extra protection with MSE then I would recommend Kingsoft Antivirus 2012.
If you don't want to pay for hitman pro to remove malware then use Emsisoft Anti-Malware (or Emergency Kit) for another on-demand scanner.
- Jan 8, 2011
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RE: BSOD's config
I'm going to have to counter your recommendations.
What does MSE lack, compared to an average AV with prevention features?
Why recommend a Comodo Firewall, when Windows 7 Firewall is enough for most users, as well as being silent (as pointed out below for Security Essentials): BSOD: "Yup, I love how little footprint is there. It's like there is nothing installed at all."
Of course if BSOD is looking for more control, a pure firewall would be better as stated above, less noise.
Thanks
I'm going to have to counter your recommendations.
What does MSE lack, compared to an average AV with prevention features?
3link9 said:
Why recommend a Comodo Firewall, when Windows 7 Firewall is enough for most users, as well as being silent (as pointed out below for Security Essentials): BSOD: "Yup, I love how little footprint is there. It's like there is nothing installed at all."
Of course if BSOD is looking for more control, a pure firewall would be better as stated above, less noise.
Malware Maniac said:
Thanks
Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
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RE: BSOD's config
BSOD, you have a nice simple setup. If it is working for you, then don't change a thing.
Microsoft Security Essential with Windows Firewall is enough protection for most users. Just watch what you download and install and you should be safe. Might consider to add WOT extension to Google Chrome.
How often do you get infections?
Good day.
BSOD, you have a nice simple setup. If it is working for you, then don't change a thing.
Microsoft Security Essential with Windows Firewall is enough protection for most users. Just watch what you download and install and you should be safe. Might consider to add WOT extension to Google Chrome.
How often do you get infections?
Good day.
- Sep 29, 2012
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RE: BSOD's config
I haven't gotten an infection in a long, long time, at least since I have upgraded to Windows 7. I did add WOT after the users above recommended it.
Hello.Littlebits said:BSOD, you have a nice simple setup. If it is working for you, then don't change a thing.
Microsoft Security Essential with Windows Firewall is enough protection for most users. Just watch what you download and install and you should be safe. Might consider to add WOT extension to Google Chrome.
How often do you get infections?
Good day.
I haven't gotten an infection in a long, long time, at least since I have upgraded to Windows 7. I did add WOT after the users above recommended it.
Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
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RE: BSOD's config
Both are nice programs, but I prefer WinPatrol which is free and doesn't ever cause any issues with other programs or the system.
I have had problems with Threatfire before and PC Tools no longer keeps it updated. Mamutu is not freeware, might want to use the full trial period before buying it. Some users love Mamutu while others don't really care for it.
Since you don't get infections, I believe your current setup is enough.
Good day.
BSOD said:
Both are nice programs, but I prefer WinPatrol which is free and doesn't ever cause any issues with other programs or the system.
I have had problems with Threatfire before and PC Tools no longer keeps it updated. Mamutu is not freeware, might want to use the full trial period before buying it. Some users love Mamutu while others don't really care for it.
Since you don't get infections, I believe your current setup is enough.
Good day.
- Sep 29, 2012
- 268
RE: BSOD's config
Ah, I shall give it a try sometime during the month. I have read a couple of configurations here and my config feels almost naked compared to a lot of them. With no offence directed towards anyone, I think a lot of people are overdoing it or are paranoid or I haven't secured my PC enough.
@Littlebits, do you have a post with your configuration around here somewhere?
3link9 said:BSOD said:
I'm a big fan of Mamutu, My favorite BB. Highly Recommend it
Littlebits said:BSOD said:
Both are nice programs, but I prefer WinPatrol which is free and doesn't ever cause any issues with other programs or the system.
I have had problems with Threatfire before and PC Tools no longer keeps it updated. Mamutu is not freeware, might want to use the full trial period before buying it. Some users love Mamutu while others don't really care for it.
Since you don't get infections, I believe your current setup is enough.
Good day.
Ah, I shall give it a try sometime during the month. I have read a couple of configurations here and my config feels almost naked compared to a lot of them. With no offence directed towards anyone, I think a lot of people are overdoing it or are paranoid or I haven't secured my PC enough.
@Littlebits, do you have a post with your configuration around here somewhere?
Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
- 3,893
RE: BSOD's config
Yes my config is here.
And yes I do agree there are a lot of paranoid members, don't try to compare to their config, it is what works best for you.
Thanks.
BSOD said:3link9 said:BSOD said:
I'm a big fan of Mamutu, My favorite BB. Highly Recommend it
Littlebits said:BSOD said:
Both are nice programs, but I prefer WinPatrol which is free and doesn't ever cause any issues with other programs or the system.
I have had problems with Threatfire before and PC Tools no longer keeps it updated. Mamutu is not freeware, might want to use the full trial period before buying it. Some users love Mamutu while others don't really care for it.
Since you don't get infections, I believe your current setup is enough.
Good day.
Ah, I shall give it a try sometime during the month. I have read a couple of configurations here and my config feels almost naked compared to a lot of them. With no offence directed towards anyone, I think a lot of people are overdoing it or are paranoid or I haven't secured my PC enough.
@Littlebits, do you have a post with your configuration around here somewhere?
Yes my config is here.
And yes I do agree there are a lot of paranoid members, don't try to compare to their config, it is what works best for you.
Thanks.
- Sep 29, 2012
- 268
RE: BSOD's config
I just installed WinPatrol Free. Read a couple of positive reviews and thought I'd give it a go.
EDIT: Added Mozilla Thunderbird.
Littlebits said:Yes my config is here.
And yes I do agree there are a lot of paranoid members, don't try to compare to their config, it is what works best for you.
Thanks.
I just installed WinPatrol Free. Read a couple of positive reviews and thought I'd give it a go.
EDIT: Added Mozilla Thunderbird.
RE: BSOD's config
it is my favorite BB too, it is why EAM (full version) was always in my config, now that they add BD engine, it becomes my main AV, overthrowing CIS.
What you should know, is that some of us (the paranoids ) like to test security apps vs malwares, goes to risky sites, etc...
Personally, i like testing compatibility between security apps to making the best layered config possible.
But what i do on my system is not what i will do to my friends or customers computer, i set for them the most simple and silent config possible
3link9 said:I'm a big fan of Mamutu, My favorite BB. Highly Recommend it
it is my favorite BB too, it is why EAM (full version) was always in my config, now that they add BD engine, it becomes my main AV, overthrowing CIS.
BSOD said:
What you should know, is that some of us (the paranoids
) like to test security apps vs malwares, goes to risky sites, etc...Personally, i like testing compatibility between security apps to making the best layered config possible.
But what i do on my system is not what i will do to my friends or customers computer, i set for them the most simple and silent config possible
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