Cats-4_Owners-2 Security Config

[Soulbound]

VMWare I found it better for Windows systems over Linux, while VB for Linux.
I have both installed, but VMWare Workstation is rather heavier than VB. While I can easily run 2 game clients + 3 VB VMs, I cant do the same with Workstation and not suffer performance impact on the games. (multi tasking)

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

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

Lol! Well, I must say I've always enjoyed the seamlessly smooth ride of a Cadillac.
*Laughing* ..but I can also recall the infamous Pinto of my good friend, & how it would shake when driving close to 40, ..& how (even at a very young age) we knew something just wasn't right.

Back on topic. First I'd considered a VM with Windows 7, and then I'd thought "8.1 might be interesting..", but now I am thinking a 90 day trial version of Windows 10 could be a nice virtual 1st trip for the VMware Cadillac!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

VMWare I found it better for Windows systems over Linux, while VB for Linux.
I have both installed, but VMWare Workstation is rather heavier than VB. While I can easily run 2 game clients + 3 VB VMs, I cant do the same with Workstation and not suffer performance impact on the games. (multi tasking)

That's good to know. In fact, I'd resisted jumping the gun by uninstalling Virtual Box as I was wondering about just what you have shared, @Inkurax. Thank you.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

What are your experiences with Norton? I am thinking of purchasing a Norton license as well.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

What are your experiences with Norton? I am thinking of purchasing a Norton license as well.

Hi @Tornado. I like it, and besides being very light, it checks my downloads which is very confidence inspiring although I always upload them to virustotal.com too. In order to determine just how you feel about it on your system, I'd say try it first.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Why haven't you upgraded from Norton 2015 to 2016 and have you disabled Norton Firewall?

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Why haven't you upgraded from Norton 2015 to 2016 and have you disabled Norton Firewall?

@Tornado,
I believe Norton's Firewall is an enhancement to Windows own very effective firewall rather than it's own separate stand alone firewall. Whereas when using a full replacement alternative such as Privatefirewall, Windows may automatically deactivate. Over one year ago, while using Avast!'s Premier suite, I'd opted not to install it's additional firewall, but now realize my motivation then was aimed at keeping this system as light as possible. In retrospect, I would have used it if I could only get back into The Time Machine!

I've Norton version 22.5.5.15 installed, and manually perform Live Updates each time I log on. With the exception of updating system & browser security patches, I've worried considerably less about having the latest numbered version software installed. If you have ever noticed compatibility problems with initial Chrome or Windows updates you'll understand why it's sometimes preferable to wait. I shall most likely strive to upgrade Norton sometime in the future or when I move to Windows 10, whichever comes first.
Thanks!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Windows 8.1

Removed: Malwarebytes A.E. (Anti-executable) + HitmanPro.Alert

A decision meant to cut the redundancy of running both MBAE & HitmanPro.Alert (both free versions) together by finally acting upon what I've occasionally heard from others whom are often wiser than yours truly. This finally coalesced into change by uninstalling each before I'd...

..Installed: HitmanPro.Alert 3.1.7.357

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

I've actually done it, ..and I owe this period of captured happiness (in a very great way) to all the members & staff whom had faithfully related just how much they have liked (and are still liking) Windows 10. I listened (finally) and I understand now.

If someone doubts the possibility of an improvement upon an OS you've grown used to and even fond of,

Acer Aspire 64-bit M5 i5-3337U CPU 1.8 GHz 5.82 GB RAM

...consider how the tiles above, formerly seen upon the screen of our Windows 8.1, represent the large number of bloated apps we'd never used. With the installation of Windows 10, and by letting go of (not keeping any) of the former apps and files, resulted essentially in a clean install which left a computer system that is now amazingly fast and more responsive now than it ever was before.

Windows 10.
I whole heartedly recommend it as a viable alternative to buying a new computer!

 

[King Alpha]

Now that @Cats-4_Owners-2 upgraded his laptop's OS to Win 10, I am now officially the lone user of Windows 8.1 in MT.

 

[Deleted member 178]

I listened (finally) and I understand now.

About time, you should know that everything getting out of my mouth is the deepest truth of the universe

 

[Captain Awesome]

Nice config@Cats-4_Owners-2

 

[frogboy]

It is good to see finally made the jump, i do hope you continue to enjoy your new operating system into the future.

 

[jadequest99]

I've actually done it, ..and I owe this period of captured happiness (in a very great way) to all the members & staff whom had faithfully related just how much they have liked (and are still liking) Windows 10. I listened (finally) and I understand now.

If someone doubts the possibility of an improvement upon an OS you've grown used to and even fond of,

Acer Aspire 64-bit M5 i5-3337U CPU 1.8 GHz 5.82 GB RAM

...consider the how the tiles above, formerly seen upon the screen of our Windows 8.1, represent the large number of bloated apps we'd never used. With the installation of Windows 10, and by letting go of (not keeping any) of the former apps and files, resulted essentially in a clean install which left a computer system that is now amazingly fast and more responsive now than it ever was before.

Windows 10.
I whole heartedly recommend it as a viable alternative to buying a new computer!

Continued happiness is bliss...

 

[Alkajak]

I've actually done it, ..and I owe this period of captured happiness (in a very great way) to all the members & staff whom had faithfully related just how much they have liked (and are still liking) Windows 10. I listened (finally) and I understand now.

Windows 10.
I whole heartedly recommend it as a viable alternative to buying a new computer!

Someone sticky this post.

Been watching your configuration for a while. It is very solid, and now you've perfected it with Windows 10. Welcome to the future.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

*Smiling*
Thank you for such kind reassuring comments!

Now that @Cats-4_Owners-2 upgraded his laptop's OS to Win 10, I am now officially the lone user of Windows 8.1 in MT.

@King Mellow, following the upgrade to 8.1 I remember thinking "There! Now that's done I'm glad we won't have to be doing this again for years & years...". Maybe someday history will repeat itself, and when that time comes you'll be the lone user of Windows 10 on MT!

About time, you should know that everything getting out of my mouth is the deepest truth of the universe

Thanks @Umbra!

Nice config@Cats-4_Owners-2

That's Awesome coming from you,
Captain!

It is good to see finally made the jump, i do hope you continue to enjoy your new operating system into the future.

Along with your good vibrations,
..whom else could set such a positive example in making the correct "Jump" than you, my frogboy friend?

Continued happiness is bliss...

Agreed! It dispels disappointment, @jadequest99, in perpetuity!

Someone sticky this post.

Been watching your configuration for a while. It is very solid, and now you've perfected it with Windows 10. Welcome to the future.

Thank you, @Alkajak. Your encouragements make the future (presently) not so scary after all!

 

[illumination]

Good to see the change my friend. I know that you shall enjoy it!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Good to see the change my friend. I know that you shall enjoy it!

Why thank you! As you have been a beacon of valuable & experience based knowledge, I did not stumble with a false start this time around. Although, my mother would have definitely considered my hesitance in moving to be "..slower than molasses in January!"

 

[ElectricSheep]

Now that @Cats-4_Owners-2 upgraded his laptop's OS to Win 10, I am now officially the lone user of Windows 8.1 in MT.

I can tell you that you're not the only one!
I point blank refuse to upgrade to 10, even going as far as installing a windows 10 update alert silencer (which I found on here) to shut up the annoying nagging to upgrade to w10!!

Sheep

 

[jamescv7]

Welcome to Windows 10 where you can expect a lot of mysterious changes out there, issues may come up to your system but assurance it can be fix through cumulative updates and upgrade your graphics drivers.