I know its not very great, I'm not very good with this sort of thing, and this is my first laptop.
Charlie Manson's Configuration
- Thread starter CharlieManson
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- Feb 17, 2015
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Hello, very good config but
Sayonara
- Are you using any program to backup your data? If not i recommend using any external drive or cloud.
- Change AdBlock to uBlock. Is better
- Install Web of Trust(WOT) to your browser
- Install LastPass
- If you using Avast you don't must have MBAM Premium. Switch it to Free version
Sayonara
Hello,
Goodbye
I think your config is good but i agree with @FireShootSK for AdBlock, Data backup and Lastpass but I disagree with he because I think Wot isn't very secure : the users can add "false positive website" (like phishing site as good and good free softs as junk). I recommand TrafficLight (bitdefender) or Netcraft toolbar.
Goodbye
- Jan 15, 2015
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- Feb 17, 2015
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Yes, WOT have FP because is based on users etc. but it's still good protect. TrafficLight is good too.
I've downloaded the suggested extension, and am currently looking for a decent online backup, but is there any harm in keeping Malwarebytes pro with avast?
- Mar 18, 2015
- 151
Do you know how to use RogueKiller? If you don't, I recommend that you remove it as it is a manual malware removal tool and has the potential to break your machine if used incorrectly (RK is not at all like AdwCleaner, so don't get me wrong).
Nothing is wrong with using MBAM Premium alongside Avast free - I know plenty of people using that combo with no problems. (heck, I use EIS with MBAM Premium myself).
- Feb 17, 2015
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MBAM work good with another AV but if somebody using AV with RT is MBAM Premium unnecessary.
- Mar 18, 2015
- 151
Not really - MBAM's real time protection stops the stuff that it detects from being dropped onto the machine in the first place, saving you the trouble of removing them.
PUPs nowadays are really stubborn once they got a foothold on your system (some even use rootkit tech). It's better to stop them before then, don't you think?
I was on a different site, and someone suggested I download it. I've used it twice (probably incorrectly), I just let it scan then delete whatever shows up.
For online data sync and backup.
A Microsoft Account is required, but you can use OneDrive to keep files and documents in sync online, or keep them offline only. By default 15GB is offered for free, but if you install the OneDrive App on any mobile device (Android, iOS or Windows Phone) you can enable more free online storage - if you enable Camera Roll backup. For example, I currently have 30GB of OneDrive storage for no cost.
If you plan to use OneDrive or use a Microsoft Account, I strongly advise to enable Two Factor Authentication for your MS Account.
Other types of backup:
- Offline system imaging
- Offline data backup
A Microsoft Account is required, but you can use OneDrive to keep files and documents in sync online, or keep them offline only. By default 15GB is offered for free, but if you install the OneDrive App on any mobile device (Android, iOS or Windows Phone) you can enable more free online storage - if you enable Camera Roll backup. For example, I currently have 30GB of OneDrive storage for no cost.
If you plan to use OneDrive or use a Microsoft Account, I strongly advise to enable Two Factor Authentication for your MS Account.
Other types of backup:
- Offline system imaging
- Offline data backup
- Mar 18, 2015
- 151
Then you should remove it.
Also, if you use CCleaner then do NOT touch the registry cleaner function!
For backups, you can use imaging software (Macrium Reflect, Acronis True Image), cloud backup (i.e. CrashPlan). There are other types of backups, but I am not familiar with those.
If you use external media for backups, remember to disconnect them after the backup is done - to minimize the chance that a crypto ransomware shows up and encrypts your backup as well as your main drive.
- Oct 23, 2012
- 12,527
Looks good!! I think the previous suggestions about covered everything thanks for sharing your config
- Mar 15, 2011
- 13,070
Well Sandboxie is not a privacy software, its a virtualization program that you can isolate changes when dealing on browsing or testing program.
Just keep it up and when done just clear all the Sandbox data, just remember data stealing cannot be irreversible.
Just keep it up and when done just clear all the Sandbox data, just remember data stealing cannot be irreversible.
Ok, so I was reading around the forum, and saw people suggesting hitman pro, so i decided to try it. I scanned my PC and got this.
I deleted them, so should i be ok?
Ok, so I was reading around the forum, and saw people suggesting hitman pro, so i decided to try it. I scanned my PC and got this.I deleted them, so should i be ok?
I think you have a Lenovo's PC.
Superfish is a big bloat this sent to Lenovo your web surf infos... remove it. If you don't know how create a new thread here :http://malwaretips.com/forums/malware-removal-assistance.10/
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- Oct 23, 2012
- 12,527
This can be easily removed by the user
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/superfish_uninstall
I suggest download the removal tool & follow the instructions in the link above
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/superfish_uninstall
I suggest download the removal tool & follow the instructions in the link above
- Mar 15, 2011
- 13,070
@CharlieManson: Download the tool as mentioned then attempt to remove SuperFish Adware, and try to scan with Hitman Pro/MBAM for remnants or leftovers. Its not an FP cause it violates the privacy concern.
