ConfigureDefender utility for Windows 10/11

Andy Ful

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So basically you're depending using more solutions because WD isn't enough...
He said that if the protection of a particular AV will fail, then he will prefer another one to do a full scan. This is especially true for WD, because WD real-time protection is far stronger than WD signatures used by the full scan.
 

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Not need to do scan with WD. Have faster and better solutions :)
I should be more precise. One can do a full scan after the malware was run, but was also mitigated by WD. The full scan can remove malware leftovers. Of course, it is recommended and logical to use something else, too.
 

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I should be more precise. One can do a full scan after the malware was run, but was also mitigated by WD. The full scan can remove malware leftovers. Of course, it is recommended and logical to use something else, too.
Andy I have my own way of downloading and controlling files. And with Avast I did the same because I always had the pro version. I always have a sandbox. For this i used Avast Pro antivirus and 360ts for many years. Because of sandbox. Like this i no need to do scan. Now with windows defender i have Shade sanbox. And for many years i have Hitman Pro . I trust so many this product. And i want to do one scan i will do with Hitman .
 

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I am not sure, if the theme of WD full scans is worth our time. Let's agree that such scans are pretty much useless, and in the home environment one can use WD happily without them. :)
I found one important exception. Generally, the AV full scans can be very useful in summer. When you are infected, then simply turn off the computer and go on vacation. After two weeks the full scan will probably detect/remove any malware.:)
 

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Can someone please explain the mechanics of the following?

I have enabled ASR rule "Block executable files from running .... "
I run BraveNightly.exe to grab the latest update ...
I get WD notification
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Brave Nightly appears to update regardless of block notification. 🤔
 
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Can someone please explain the mechanics of the following?

I have enabled ASR rule "Block executable files from running .... "
I run BraveNightly.exe to grab the latest update ...
I get WD notification
View attachment 238590...
Brave Nightly appears to update regardless of block notification. 🤔
Brave is one virus finaly .....:p
 

Andy Ful

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Can someone please explain the mechanics of the following?

I have enabled ASR rule "Block executable files from running .... "
I run BraveNightly.exe to grab the latest update ...
I get WD notification
View attachment 238590...
Brave Nightly appears to update regardless of block notification. 🤔
Normally, after such an alert the executable is blocked. It seems that in your case the file was initially blocked, but finally allowed because of updating ASR rules.
 

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Lol there is no point to do system scan except u dont change av, just when u install it (or reactivate windows defender). Otherwise real protection should do their job. I think the real cons of windows defender is that other av react fast to update signatures vs zero days.
Yes, this can be an issue for Enterprises, where many computers are disconnected from the Internet. The attack can be performed from the local network. It can be an issue for others, when the Internet connection is very poor or users have limited Internet abonament.
If Cloud-delivered protection is dysfunctional, then WD is not a good solution.
 

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