FAHD's Config

[fAHD]

Hello Everyone

 

[frogboy]

I would like to suggest some form of backup solution. Both Macrium Reflect and Aomei Backupper have a free and reliable version.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Deleted member 178]

No Smartscreen and no UAC, you are looking for troubles

 

[shmu26]

Hi, you know, you don't have very much security over there.
Considering the fact that you mention a recent malware attack, I would beef up the security, if I was you.
Just ask the folks here for some ideas how you can do it without slowing down your system, they will be happy to help.

 

[Ink]

UAC and Smartscreen compliment Windows Defender.

 

[Exterminator]

The strength of Windows 10 Security includes UAC,Smartscreen,Defender & Windows Firewall.Taking away UAC and or Smartscreen diminishes its effectiveness and protection.
I would strongly suggest enabling these.
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[ElectricSheep]

I'd definitely enable the UAC! I know some people might find it annoying, but it's there for a very good reason! It stops programs from gaining access to privileges that they shouldn't be accessing without your consent, especially if that program is untrustworthy!

 

[Der.Reisende]

I would suggest to accompany WD with at least one 2nd_opinion scanner like as Zemana AntiMalware (free is good enough, but only on demand), HitmanPro (paid, 30-days-trial once you cleanup something), Emsisoft Emergency Kit (free) or Norton Power Eraser (not my 1st choice, had quite some FP, but free).

 

[FrankS]

My advices for your "Security" config:
1. (as exterminator20 already mentioned) Enable UAC at least to minimum - default till maximum preferred.
2. (as exterminator20 already mentioned) Enable Windows SmartScreen to default/recommended.
3. Hold your system (especially Windows, Windows Defender, Browser and Extensions) up to date
4. Download and install any second opinion malware-scanner to scan your system regularly without realtime-protection (recommended: Zemana AntiMalware (Free), Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Free), HitmanPro (30 days trial - commercial)
5. Don't save your passwords in any unencrypted text file or on your browser without setting up a master password. Use a pencil and paper to write it down or use a trusted and reputable password manager.
6. Replace Adblock by uBlock Origin (recommended) - it's also for free but with much more security.
7. Do regularly backups of your system, by using Microsoft OneDrive or any 3rd party Backup-Software (e.g. O&O Disk Image, Acronis TrueImage)

If you have any questions, how to do all this steps, feel free to ask.

To other users:
If I have forgotten something, completes me.

 

[DJ Panda]

Enable Windows Smartscreen, UAC, and add Zemana Anti-Malware