At-Risk erenchu's PC Security Config 2019

Last updated
Mar 25, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Bitdefender Total Security 2019
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome
Maintenance tools
None
File and Photo backup
None
System recovery
None
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • 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
Intel i7 950
MSI GTX970
8 GB RAM
120GB SSD
1TB HDD
Notes by Staff Team
  1. This setup configuration does not have a backup plan. We strongly recommend to add a backup solution for your data so that you can restore it in the case of an emergency.
    Backing up allows the recovery of data that has been lost due of a malware attack (eg. ransomware) or a hard disk crash. In such events you might lose family photos, your music collection, documents, or financial data. Backups are fast and simple to perform so it should be done on a regular basis.

bribon77

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You may add Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliably .

I also suggest, ZAM, EEK.NPE, for scans on demand.
Thanks for sharing.(y)
 

harlan4096

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@erenchu :
  • I would not use Preview builds of Windows 10, but stable official releases.
  • As for "Disk Imaging Backup", You may add Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliably.
  • Consider also to run manual backups of important data to external devices, and/or in cloud services.
  • As for "Virus and Malware Removal Tools", You may add: ZAM Free, EmsiSoft Emergengy Kit, HitMan Pro Free.
  • As for "Web Privacy", You may add also a VPN service.
  • A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.
Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, hanks for sharing :giggle:
 

LDogg

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My advice:
- Please use a backup solution such as Macrium Reflect, Aomei Backupper or Ease ToDo Backup Free
- Add ZAM Free 3.0
- Disk image backup (see first point)

Thanks for sharing, some work definitely need to be done in the backup department. Doesn't matter what you do, backup is always essential to any type of security config. 3/4 layers are protected.

~LDogg
 
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LDogg

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Thank you for your answers. I will try to improve my config.:)
No problem, I do hope you make the correct and informed decisions regarding your security setup. Remember, sometimes more doesn't mean better.

~LDogg
 

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