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Have Sandboxie Plus installed but not using it real time. Only to test some software(not malware and the likes) sometimes.
Advanced Security (From forum thread)Deletedmessiah's PC Security Config
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Device & operating system
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- Operating system
- Windows 10
- Main use of this computer
- For home and private use
- Usage and exposure
- Visiting familiar websites, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Sharing and receiving files and torrents, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions, Streaming from untrusted sites
Protection & updates
, 7 answers
- Real-time protection
- F-Secure Safe
Malwarebytes Windows Firewall control
Simple Windows Hardening - Device firewall
- Microsoft Defender Firewall
- Security updates
- Allow security updates
- User Account Control (UAC)
- Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
- Custom security settings
- Mostly default aside from whatever Simple Windows Hardening has changed. SWH at default.
- Periodic malware scanners
- Norton Power Eraser
Eset Online Scanner
Hitman pro
(All used rarely) - Malware sample testing
- I do not participate in malware testing
Browsing, accounts & privacy
, 4 answers
- Browsers and extensions
- Browsers: MS Edge and Firefox. Both stable versions.
Addons: ublock origin, Bitwarden, Dark reader, Enhancer for Youtube, Sponsorblock for Youtube, IDM Extension - Secure DNS
- Quad 9 security.
- Desktop VPN
- None
- Password and passkey manager
- Bitwarden
Backup & recovery
, 2 answers
- File and photo backups
- SyncFolders, Google Drive
- System recovery
- Macrium Reflect
Apps, specs & notes
, 2 answers
- Maintenance tools
- Windows native cleaner
PatchMyPC
Hibit Uninstaller - Feedback preference
- Suggestions on the main improvements
Copied from the member's forum thread. This is a configuration record, not a device scan.
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I would set Windows UAC to Always Notify
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
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Replaced Symantec Endpoint Firewall with Malwarebytes WFC.
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Don't forget to update your configuration.
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