Advanced Plus Security Cortex Desk PC Setup 2020

Last updated
Jan 2, 2020
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Norton 360 Deluxe - HMP. A - AdGuard- (Rouge Killer)
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
HMP Paid - Rouge Killer Premium (passive) - Emsisoft Security Kit
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
MS Chrome Edge / Firefox
BitDefenderTraffic Light
Emsisoft Browser Security
Tor Browser
Maintenance tools
Macrium Refect Home - O&O Defrag 23 - Privacy Eraser Pro - Wise 365 / Wise DiscCleaner X - IOBit Driver Booster (Only installed occasionally) - Dism++ - Driver Store Explorer - Free Commander (Donation) - Ultra Search Free - Reg Organizer - O&O ShutUp - Process Lasso - Park Control - Revo Pro - SUMO Pro
File and Photo backup
Drag & drop onto four external hard drives (one remote)/ USB stick - Some cloud
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Home to backup partition then external drives
Risk factors
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Own build MSI MB - AMD A10 6800 - 16 GIG DDR 3 - Nvidia GT710 2 GIG - 1 x SSD Crucial 480 GIG - 1 x WD 4TB Spinner - Corsair 550 watt PSU
Thank you for all suggestions, I've removed TrafficLight, I also have never been that happy with it - A Standard Account is a good idea, I changed UAC also - As for HMP.A, II'm quite fond of it & it uses only 14 meg of RAM & doesn't cause any problems esp lately, a while ago it was a pain in the assertions absolute. I'll have a think about that one.

Being over 50 I'm still a little old school with the layered protection idea from 200 years ago & Windows 3.11, so I'm gradually letting go, give me time. The PC runs very well without any issues & I was thinking about a new main board etc but it does seem pointless as I'm no gamer so inclined to leave well alone - Again thanks for all ideas, all welcome.:):)