Advice Request complement to WD

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shmu26

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Is there something lightweight, that is recommended to use together with windows defender?

I am running malwarebytes anti-exploit
and I just now enabled MpEnablePus in WD, which is supposed to protect against PUA (at risk of FPs). I enabled it using the registry hack provided by secondmineboy -- thanks!
and I use MBAM free to run a scan every once in a while.

I don't need foolproof security; speed and responsiveness of system is more important. And I am not looking for software conflicts. I already had to roll back my system because of software conflicts, so I am trying to keep it simple this time.

windows 10 pro x64
chrome x64, with LastPass and uBlock Origin and HTTPS Everywhere
Macrium Reflect
 
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Vasudev

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I think you've partially answered your question. WD and MBAM is enough most of the time.
 

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WD is more than enough, in terms of RT.
Add in an on demand scanner to use it now and again and your sorted.
On a personal opinion note: I wouldn't enable the PUP option in WD. Don't really need to see the need when you have an On Demand Scanner at your disposal.
 
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what is the downside of the PUP option?
 

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what is the downside of the PUP option?
fp, like any other solution.

Sometimes legitemate non-pup are flagged, hence why fp being a thing (false positive).

The PUP option in windows defender is only available via registry modifcations for a reason: targeted at entreprises etc, not casual home use with the availability of on demand scanners etc.
 
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thanks
pup off
crystal security added, for on demand
 
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Crystal Security or SecureAplus are fine to intended to complement on Windows Defender. *

* SecureAplus has a minor issue to WD due to not activating the service, which can solve through registry hack.

Since you mentioned CS then better check out some tweaks that can enhance your user decision input.
 
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