Cats-4_Owners-2 Security Config

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plus hearing a subtle "..rrrff!!" sound which reminds us "Scotty's" on guard!

doesn't scare your cats

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

doesn't scare your cats

*Laughing*
It is a good thing our clean cats are not furry malware (except when our fluffy black one goes to sleep on either of our warm laptop keyboards!). Neither are they fooled by Scotty's virtual bark which is no threat to them. Our neighbors' kids, on the other hand, an eight year old boy & his six year old sister, have very high pitched voices which launch our cats, desperately racing for their very lives, into the house where they disappear *Poof* deep into the recesses of our closet!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Added for both Windows 7 SP 1 & 8.1:

• Firefox version 43.0.2 (for 64 bit). Find it here Mozilla Firefox Web Browser — Download Firefox in your language

My reunion with Firefox feels like a happy one, and this familiar browser in it's 64 bit state has my wife saying "..it's faster than before, and works better too!". So far, I agree.

 

[jadequest99]

Unfortunately I can not say the same encouraging things about Firefox, my wife definitely does not want to go back using Mozilla Firefox ever again. We are happy using Cyberfox or Google Chrome, but thanks for the update....

 

[JM Safe]

Added for both Windows 7 SP 1 & 8.1:

• Firefox version 43.0.2 (for 64 bit). Find it here Mozilla Firefox Web Browser — Download Firefox in your language

My reunion with Firefox feels like a happy one, and this familiar browser in it's 64 bit state has my wife saying "..it's faster than before, and works better too!". So far, I agree.

I also agree, friend, Firefox is really improved, much faster and better!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

(@jadequest99) & @Sr. Normal, our wives are each very discerning about what they do not like. Thank God they like Us! Although my wife has never lost faith in the orange "Fox", she would have to be either unconscious or someplace very far away (in another country) before I could ever install Kaspersky again on (her) Windows 7!
The very first posts I'd read which were about browsers brought me here to join Malware Tips! Cyberfox is like another woman (a friend) whom my wife has seen, and yet has neither met nor realized she could become very good friends with. Google Chrome is like a potent MIL (Mother-In-Law) who keeps coming back stronger than ever!

Thank you @Jo Man. I think Firefox is somewhat akin to a Jedi Knight Father-In-Law whom has risen up stronger, and is welcome in our home because he brings balance to The Force of the mother-in-law! May The "Fox" be with you!

 

[illumination]

@Sr. Normal, our wives are each very discerning about what they do not like. Thank God they like Us! Although my wife has never lost faith in the orange "Fox", she would have to be either unconscious or someplace very far away (in another country) before I could ever install Kaspersky again on Windows 7!
The very first posts I'd read which were about browsers brought me here to join Malware Tips! Cyberfox is like another woman (a friend) whom my wife has seen, and yet has neither met nor realized she could become very good friends with. Google Chrome is like a potent MIL (Mother-In-Law) who keeps coming back stronger than ever!

Thank you @Jo Man. I think Firefox is somewhat akin to a Jedi Knight Father-In-Law whom has risen up stronger, and is welcome in our home because he brings balance to The Force of the mother-in-law! May The "Fox" be with you!

My significant other has had me place the "orange Fox" back on her machine as well "the 64 bit variety". There will be no removal of it now that it is installed, as it is smoother and faster, and her preferred method of surfing.. This of course is accompanied by her beloved FVD Speeddial that she can not live without as well.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

My significant other has had me place the "orange Fox" back on her machine as well "the 64 bit variety". There will be no removal of it now that it is installed, as it is smoother and faster, and her preferred method of surfing.. This of course is accompanied by her beloved FVD Speed Dial that she can not live without as well.

@illumination, when an "orange Fox" (as well as FVD Speed Dial) can preserve happiness in the home, the entire Galaxy rejoices!

 

[Sr. Normal]

@Sr. Normal, our wives are each very discerning about what they do not like. Thank God they like Us! Although my wife has never lost faith in the orange "Fox", she would have to be either unconscious or someplace very far away (in another country) before I could ever install Kaspersky again on (her) Windows 7!
The very first posts I'd read which were about browsers brought me here to join Malware Tips! Cyberfox is like another woman (a friend) whom my wife has seen, and yet has neither met nor realized she could become very good friends with. Google Chrome is like a potent MIL (Mother-In-Law) who keeps coming back stronger than ever!

Thank you @Jo Man. I think Firefox is somewhat akin to a Jedi Knight Father-In-Law whom has risen up stronger, and is welcome in our home because he brings balance to The Force of the mother-in-law! May The "Fox" be with you!

I am very smart. I learned to go wrong. Thank God I have my wife with me and she picks me up after every fall.
I say this because I suffer from the syndrome "and if". And if I change the firewall again? And if I change the AV? And if I install 32 firewalls with 86 AVs together ... the same thing when I go to prepare a suitcase for a weekend: And if it rains ?, and if it's sunny ?. and if it is cloudy? and if ... a truck 12 meters is too small for my luggage for two days
My wife love the orange fox too, and though I have SlimJet in her computer, she does not use it ever . It's like my mother in law (MIL) with common sense. No possible relationship.
The "Fox" be with you too my friend!

 

[Online_Sword]

This thread looks beautiful due to the smilies with different color.

By the way, according to your config, are you using Norton Security (NS) and windows firewall at the same time in your Win 8.1 system?

NS has its own firewall driver, so I am afraid that it may conflict with windows firewall.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

I am very smart. I learned to go wrong. Thank God I have my wife with me and she picks me up after every fall.
I say this because I suffer from the syndrome "and if". And if I change the firewall again? And if I change the AV? And if I install 32 firewalls with 86 AVs together ... the same thing when I go to prepare a suitcase for a weekend: And if it rains ?, and if it's sunny ?. and if it is cloudy? and if ... a truck 12 meters is too small for my luggage for two days
My wife love the orange fox too, and though I have SlimJet in her computer, she does not use it ever . It's like my mother in law (MIL) with common sense. No possible relationship.
The "Fox" be with you too my friend!

Lol!!! ..and *laughing* some more!!!

This thread looks beautiful due to the smilies with different color.

By the way, according to your config, are you using Norton Security (NS) and windows firewall at the same time in your Win 8.1 system?

NS has its own firewall driver, so I am afraid that it may conflict with windows firewall.

Still *smiling* as I catch my breath.

Alright, (quiets giggles).

Norton Internet Security has a separate driver..? I shall certainly look further into the possible conflict, & get back to you. Thank you @Online_Sword. It's a surprise, but much appreciated.

 

[Online_Sword]

@Cats-4_Owners-2 :

Please check the status of the windows firewall by opening:

Control Panel -> System and Security -> Windows Firewall

I think in the normal case, this panel should display that, windows firewall is being "managed" by Norton. Furthermore, it should be shown that windows firewall has been disabled in both "home and work (private) networks" and "public networks". If not, there might be something wrong with the settings of Norton firewall.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

@Cats-4_Owners-2 :

Please check the status of the windows firewall by opening:

Control Panel -> System and Security -> Windows Firewall

I think in the normal case, this panel should display that, windows firewall is being "managed" by Norton. Furthermore, it should be shown that windows firewall has been disabled in both "home and work (private) networks" and "public networks". If not, there might be something wrong with the settings of Norton firewall.

Prior to driving in order to pick up my wife, & following my return, I'd searched for an answer.
Then, I found the above instructions you had so helpfully listed. All is as it should be. *sigh of relief* Thank you, @Online_Sword!
Peace of mind is said to be worth more than all the money in the world.
That said, I'll take the 'peace of mind' since the latter isn't likely to come to pass!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Windows 8.1

Added:

• Paragon Hard Disk Manager 15 Backup & Recovery compact (Gracias @Sr. Normal)
  
• Zemana Antimalware (Thank you @illumination)

Edit: Paragon (I'll confess) has resided on the computer quite some time now, but as Sr. Normal has spoken very highly of this program, it's high time for me to put on reading glasses & use them! (..actually I'll need to take the glasses off!)

I now grasp what others see in Zemana Antimalware.
Real time protection + scanning? I like it!!

 

[frogboy]

Windows 8.1

Added:

• Paragon Hard Disk Manager 15 Backup & Recovery compact (Gracias @Sr. Normal)
  
• Zemana Antimalware (Thank you @illumination)

Edit: Paragon (I'll confess) has resided on the computer quite some time now, but as Sr. Normal has spoken very highly of this program, it's high time for me to put on reading glasses & use them! (..actually I'll need to take the glasses off!)

I now grasp what others see in Zemana Antimalware.
Real time protection + scanning? I like it!

Good to see you are making backups now and Zemana Antimalware is very good isn't it.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Good to see you are making backups now and Zemana Antimalware is very good isn't it.

Yes, it is. Although, before this addition, my first introduction with Zemana was their Anti-Keylogger which then (when I was a very new member) Jack lead a very generous "Giveaway Team" (alongside Bora Murdar & exterminator20).
Zemana Antimalware helps me to feel ...'Taller' with less fear of falling!

Those backups, ..I shall need to read up a bit more before I can truly take a bow. Your comments, @frogboy, are ever uplifting. Thank you, my friend, for your positive "frogboy" vote. It counts a lot!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Windows 8.1

Installed: VMware Workstation 12 Pro (Thanks @exterminator20!)

I'm very excited about this one!

..too bad I have to sleep now.

 

[JM Safe]

Windows 8.1

Installed: VMware Workstation 12 Pro (Thanks @exterminator20!)

I'm very excited about this one!

..too bad I have to sleep now.

Good addition bro

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Thank you, @Jo Man.

I have heard good things about VMware, & am interested in how it compares with Virtual Box.

 

[illumination]

Thank you, @Jo Man.

I have heard good things about VMware, & am interested in how it compares with Virtual Box.

There is no comparison. VMware is the Cadillac of virtual machines, while Virtualbox is like an old Ford Pinto