At-Risk configuration for 2021 Jerzy 601.

Last updated
Dec 26, 2020
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender + Hard_ Configurator (recommended Settings)+Configure Defender> High ( default settings )
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
I did not change anything.
Periodic malware scanners
EEK, Eset Online Scaner, VirusTotal.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Mozilla Firefox - VTzilla ,Cookie Auto Delete ,AdGuard BitDefender TrafficLight, Bitwarden
Microsoft Edge- VTzilla,Cookie Auto Delete,AdGuard, ,BitDefender TrafficLight,Bitwarden
Vivaldi- VTzilla,Cookie Auto Delete,AdGurd ,BitDefender TrafficLight, Clear URLs, Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Revo Uninstaller Pro 4 , Wise Disk Cleaner, Reg Organizer 8.57, Wise Care 365 Pro , Hibit Startup Manager ,Hibit Uninstaller.
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect Free .
System recovery
external drive.
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
HP ProBook6570 b
Procesor- Intel i5-3320 M
CPU@2.60GHz
RAM 8GB
Dysk 240 SSD
Notable changes
the changes are not great practically the configuration is the same as in 2020.
why change when everything works fine.
I do not need a password to log the system because I am the only user of this laptop.

Ink

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How effective is UAC Always Notify without an account password?

A simple PIN can prevent unauthorised changes to your environment.
I do not need a password to log the system because I am the only user of this laptop.
That's like saying : I do not need to lock my doors to access my apartment, because I am the only one who lives there. Wouldn't that be great if the world was this easy?
 

jerzy601

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Jun 20, 2011
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How effective is UAC Always Notify without an account password?

A simple PIN can prevent unauthorised changes to your environment.

That's like saying : I do not need to lock my doors to access my apartment, because I am the only one who lives there. Wouldn't that be great if the world was this easy?
as I wrote before, I am the only user of this laptop and I do not take it anywhere, it is in my room.
I don't like having problems with running it.
I'm alone with my wife and she doesn't know it, she can't even start it.
UAC works fine.
 
F

ForgottenSeer 85179

three browsers because I like the Vivaldi browser is fast and interesting.
Mozilla for business and banking.
Edge good for entertainment - (watching movies).
You choice the weakest for banking. Not a good idea

And as for the optimization tool, what do you propose?
None Third-Party tools. Use Windows internal cleaning and if you need more features, use Microsoft Sysinternals tools like Autoruns or ProcessExplorer.
 

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