Advanced Plus Security Faybert Security Configuration (2018)

[Faybert]

Here is my setup

 

[frogboy]

I would like to suggest a backup solution such as Macrium Reflect or Aomei Backupper, both have a free and reliable version.

P.S. Please this an English only forum.

 

[Faybert]

I would like to suggest a backup solution such as Macrium Reflect or Aomei Backupper, both have a free and reliable version.

P.S. Please this an English only forum.

Thank you friend

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Hello Claudiano, and thank you for sharing your configuration!

There is software I'll recommend because I believe in it's protection that stops executable files from executing on your system unless you wish this to happen. It is called VoodooShield, and it is free.
You can read more, and download it from here:

• VoodooShield™ - The User-Friendly Toggling Computer Lock.

Both Adguard & CCleaner are each effective ways to protect your privacy.
One more very effective method is based upon your account type.
You may revert from "Microsoft Live Account" to "Local Account", instead, for more personal privacy.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Windows symbol
2. Find, & <click> on your own Windows avatar (picture)
3. Choose "Change Account Settings"
4. Below your name/picture you may choose "Sign in with local account instead"

Additionally, and for your browsers, you may go under settings >>> privacy >> and check the box beside "Block third party cookies".

 

[Faybert]

Hello Claudiano, and thank you for sharing your configuration!

There is software I'll recommend because I believe in it's protection that stops executable files from executing on your system unless you wish this to happen. It is called VoodooShield, and it is free.
You can read more, and download it from here:

• VoodooShield™ - The User-Friendly Toggling Computer Lock.

Both Adguard & CCleaner are each effective ways to protect your privacy.
One more very effective method is based upon your account type.
You may revert from "Microsoft Live Account" to "Local Account", instead, for more personal privacy.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Windows symbol
2. Find, & <click> on your own Windows avatar (picture)
3. Choose "Change Account Settings"
4. Below your name/picture you may choose "Sign in with local account instead"

Additionally, and for your browsers, you may go under settings >>> privacy >> and check the box beside "Block third party cookies".

Thanks for the tips

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Nice Configuration,one more on demand scanner would not hurt,i suggest Hitmanpro

 

[Sr. Normal 2.0]

I would recommend HTTPS Everywhere for your browsers

 

[Exterminator]

System & data Backups are essential to a secure config.I would consider some type of backup solution.
Macrium Reflect & AOMEI Backupper offer good free solutions.
You might consider an additional on demand scanner(s).
Nice config! Thanks for sharing it with us

 

[ptup]

Good config!
Add Malwarebytes on demand scanner

 

[aragornnnn]

Nice config thanks for sharing it

I also recommend Macrium Reflect as it is a very reliable piece of software which will always make you everytime you open it.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Thanks for the tips, a question about installing VoodooShield, will not conflict with Avast and Zemana? I liked your profile picture

As far as I know, & based upon my personal experience using VoodooShield, it has behaved compatibly with Emsisoft I.S.; and I also use Zemana on a Windows 10 system with no problems. I may be installing Avast! myself as Emsisoft is about to expire.
You may find it very straightforward, I believe. Using "Training" or "Auto Pilot" for a full day shall allow VoodooShield to recognize the processes you deem trustworthy such as updates to Zemana. Additionally, if you drag a downloaded file onto it's icon (similarly to how Zemana/Virus Total work) it will scan the file prior to installation. What I like most is how any executable will not initiate, and will be stopped after 20 seconds unless you approve this.

I hope this helps, and your experience will be as positive as many of us, your fellow members, here on MT!

 

[harlan4096]

@Faybert: consider, as already mentioned, an extra on demands scanners: Norton Power Eraser and EmsiSoft E. Kit.

Do You have OF File Reputation (SmartScreen) enabled?

Thanks for sharing

 

[Faybert]

Hello, harlan4096! SmartScreen is enabled Yes, I did not put it on the topic because it is there as 'SmartScreen for Windows 10' and as I am using 8.1 (I left blank) I put Emsisoft E. Kit, thanks buddy

 

[JM Safe]

Good config.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Faybert]

x Windows 8.1 Removed

- Windows 10 Added

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Nice move!
What are your impressions?

 

[Faybert]

Nice move!
What are your impressions?

Hi Cats-4_Owners-2,
enormous increase in performance, everything has actually improved

 

[Faybert]

Removed:
x - Firefox
x - G Data Antivirus
Added:
v - Chrome
v - G Data Internet Security

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Hello @Faybert, I had hoped Windows 10 would prove itself the worthy improvement your positive impressions have confirmed; and Windows Pro makes my smile even wider!
***
G Data is one name I continue to recognize from threads read here, on MalwareTips, as well as from a familiar list of engines used for scans on Virus Total. I wish to look deeper now.
That you have replaced Firefox for Chrome beside it's cousin named Opera, each of which are perennial favorites for many (if not most) members here whom I continue to look toward for their sensibly wise inspiration, makes sense on many levels.
Once more, I am inspired. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Faybert]

Hello @Faybert, I had hoped Windows 10 would prove itself the worthy improvement your positive impressions have confirmed; and Windows Pro makes my smile even wider!
***
G Data is one name I continue to recognize from threads read here, on MalwareTips, as well as from a familiar list of engines used for scans on Virus Total. I wish to look deeper now.
That you have replaced Firefox for Chrome beside it's cousin named Opera, each of which are perennial favorites for many (if not most) members here whom I continue to look toward for their sensibly wise inspiration, makes sense on many levels.
Once more, I am inspired. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing your opinion, about removing Firefox, I spent a few days doing some experiments with it, and I realized that the new engine (Quantum) still seems raw, high CPU usage, some errors on heavy sites, and also a loss of performance in high-resolution videos, I'm going to wait for some more Mozilla updates to polishing this new engine, some adjustments here, there, to put Firefox on the rails, until then I continue with Opera being my main and Chrome in second

And speaking of G Data, this new version is incredible, excellent performance, this lightweight, and its protection is as always excellent, dual engine, Bitdefender and itself, called Closegap (Active Hybrid Protection) in addition to its large BB, which for me is one of the best, along with that of Emsisoft.