BSOD's configuration

[MrExplorer]

instead of Windows Defender you can use

Realtimeonly one of them)

-Avast Free Antivirus combined with Comodo Firewall or Online Armor (Recommended)

-AVG Free Antivirus combined with Comodo Firewall or Online Armor

-Panda Cloud Free Antivirus combined with Comodo Firewall or Online Armor

-Comodo Internet Security

 

[Plexx]

instead of Windows Defender you can use

Realtimeonly one of them)
-Avast Free Antivirus combined with Comodo Firewall (Recommended)
-AVG Free Antivirus combined with Comodo Firewall
-Panda Cloud Free Antivirus combined with Comodo Firewall
-Comodo Internet Security combine with Threatfire - (optional)

I believe TF is not fully compatible with Windows 8.

 

[Ink]

BSOD, nice config. +1 for no bloat.

I'll be running a similar set-up to yours once my download completes.

 

[MrExplorer]

I believe TF is not fully compatible with Windows 8.

Thanks now i have edited it

 

[Littlebits]

BSOD, nice config. +1 for no bloat.

I'll be running a similar set-up to yours once my download completes.

Agree excellent light config, Windows Defender plus Windows Firewall will sufficient if you always download files safely. No need for bloated security apps. I won't be upgrading to Windows 8, but if I did I would use the same config.

Thanks.

 

[BSOD]

They haven't added Windows Defender to Explorer's context menus to scan files and folders, which is annoying. -.-

 

[Ink]

Option 1 (Scan with...) :
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/add-scan-with-windows-defender-option-context-menu-windows-8

Option 2 (More... ) :
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8450-windows-defender-cascading-desktop-context-menu-create-windows-8-a.html

 

[BSOD]

Option 1 (Scan with...) :
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/add-scan-with-windows-defender-option-context-menu-windows-8

Option 2 (More... ) :
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8450-windows-defender-cascading-desktop-context-menu-create-windows-8-a.html

Yep, I already Googled all that before posting but the fact that it isn't native is bothersome.

It's a sort of OCD. I don't want to add anything to the Registry even though I know it's clean and safe. Makes the Registry almost impure, lol.

 

[Ink]

You could try this non-registry method >> LINK

• Scroll down to find;

"Advanced usage - scan just one file or folder with Windows Defender in Windows 8"
Results in - You can still use Command Prompt for scanning (and cleaning)

• And the part below titled,

"Making the scanning easier"
Results in - You can drag any folder or file from File Explorer onto the batch file icon on Desktop and the item will be scanned.

 

[Deleted member 178]

I don't want to add anything to the Registry even though I know it's clean and safe. Makes the Registry almost impure, lol.

:lolz: so my registry deserve to be burn as a witch ^^

 

[BSOD]

Changed to Avast! because of random CPU spikes and plus, the whole MSE failing the recent tests have psychologically made me do this.

 

[Ink]

Were they random CPU spikes caused by Windows Defender; During what?

Btw, I'm now using Windows 8 too.

 

[BSOD]

Were they random CPU spikes caused by Windows Defender; During what?

Btw, I'm now using Windows 8 too.

I am not sure what exactly caused the spikes but the process would randomly cause my PC to glitch albeit just a little bit. I think scheduled scans and updates. Whatever they were, I find Avast! lighter.

How do you like Windows 8?

 

[Ink]

It's great, very simple to set-up and use. I only need better hardware.

I had random spikes too, so I did disable RT protection of Windows Defender.

 

[MrExplorer]

Simple & nice config

 

[BSOD]

I love how fast my system is with no real-time AV.

 

[MrExplorer]

Nice Config but just Use any AntiVirus you Like such as Comodo Internet Security | Avast Free & if you have paid key try that.

 

[avastalicious]

Be careful if you are running without any AV though. It's no biggie, I ran like that a whole year without getting any infection.

Just make sure to have all Windows updates to shut down any exploits, and use a USB immunizer such as Panda USB Vaccine or Bitdefender USB Immunizer (to prevent malware distribution if you carry and use a USB stick on different computers). I see that you already use Sandboxie so you should be fine.

Also, do a image backup of the C:\ drive to be totally sure (with Macrium Reflect or Acronis True Image).

P.S. Have you tried AVG Free 2013? It totally runs awesome on a 2004 PC I've tested it on.
Also their detection seems to have improved on the 2013 version.

 

[McLovin]

Ahh, I guess then you're using Common Sense on you're PC? If so you are really brave. Do you use Sandboxie a lot more now?

 

[BSOD]

Nice Config but just Use any AntiVirus you Like such as Comodo Internet Security | Avast Free & if you have paid key try that.

Be careful if you are running without any AV though. It's no biggie, I ran like that a whole year without getting any infection.

Just make sure to have all Windows updates to shut down any exploits, and use a USB immunizer such as Panda USB Vaccine or Bitdefender USB Immunizer (to prevent malware distribution if you carry and use a USB stick on different computers). I see that you already use Sandboxie so you should be fine.

Also, do a image backup of the C:\ drive to be totally sure (with Macrium Reflect or Acronis True Image).

P.S. Have you tried AVG Free 2013? It totally runs awesome on a 2004 PC I've tested it on.
Also their detection seems to have improved on the 2013 version.

Ahh, I guess then you're using Common Sense on you're PC? If so you are really brave. Do you use Sandboxie a lot more now?

I have used Avast, Avira, Windows Defender but I just wanted my PC to boot faster.

I don't visit malicious websites. Only the ones I know. Every time I download something even slightly suspicious, I use MBAM, VirusTotal to scan and confirm. And, if it's more suspicious than that, I use Sandboxie.

I don't have Java installed, use an AdBlocker. I feel pretty safe.

Yep, I do use a USB Immunizer. Blocked autoruns. I run on-demand scans twice or thrice a month.