Advanced Plus Security Gangelo PC Config 2020

[Gangelo]

This is the same config I use on all my systems (work, play & family use).
I don't want to lock down my systems with excessive hardening, trying to balance usability with security.

 

[Soulbound]

Nothing to add. Good config

 

[CyberPanther]

It looks pretty decent configuration.

 

[harlan4096]

Also did you use any adblocker or DNS which does that ?

Privacy tools and VPN -> Adguard Premium

 

[Soulbound]

If users suggest changes, please explain why, dont simply say change a to b and thats it. Respective posts have been removed.

On a side note: OP said:
I don't want to lock down my systems with excessive hardening, trying to balance usability with security.

As such, advising UAC to max is irrelevant based on above note from OP.

 

[Gangelo]

Updated and reverted mostly to Win10 built-in protection (using H_C) + WiseVector StopX. So far so good, running smooth.
Trying to go as lightweight as possible with this change, without sacrificing protection.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Updated and reverted mostly to Win10 built-in protection (using H_C) + WiseVector StopX. So far so good, running smooth.
Trying to go as lightweight as possible with this change, without sacrificing protection.

For more lightweight, use only Windows internal protection with H_C

 

[Gangelo]

To be honest I can hardly feel WiseVector running real-time next to Defender. The combo is already more lightweight than Trend Micro Maximum security.

 

[Gangelo]

Still running smooth. After successful testing for the last 2 and a half weeks I applied this setup to all my systems.
To be on the safe side I created exceptions between Wisevector StopX & Defender.

 

[YuanJiawj]

Still running smooth. After successful testing for the last 2 and a half weeks I applied this setup to all my systems.
To be on the safe side I created exceptions between Wisevector StopX & Defender.

this combo looks solid and light, could you share config that are you using in WiseVector Stop X?

 

[Gangelo]

So, 2nd quarantine (COVID) started in Greece until the end of November and now I have plenty of time to play with my setup.

Being curious about Voodooshield I decided to test a new setup on my home office desktop. In order to avoid any unpleasant incompatibilities or bugs, I uninstalled Hard Configurator reverting my system to default settings. Then I raised Defender setting to HIGH using Configure Defender only and I installed Voodooshield on Autopilot. I will continue testing the free version and if I like it I might buy the Pro licence. I also uninstalled WiseVector StopX. I had no issues with the software, but somehow I do not feel ok running 2 antimalware real-time solutions together. Perhaps I will revisit it in the future.

Anyway, Defender on HIGH and Voodooshield on Autopilot work trouble-free so far.
Will keep everyone posted.

 

[Gangelo]

this combo looks solid and light, could you share config that are you using in WiseVector Stop X?

I'm so sorry for the delayed reply, I just saw your message. I was using the default settings in WiseVector with realtime monitoring on, only creating exceptions between defender & wisevector.
I had zero issues with this and no noticeable slowdowns.

 

[YuanJiawj]

Thank you for the info, WiseVector looks like a good tool to protect and add a security layer to my current setup. i'll give maybe one opportunity.

 

[LDogg]

Good setup, maybe try Tinywall or alternative software for Window Firewall, also Configure Defender from @Andy Ful.

~LDogg

 

[Gangelo]

Good setup, maybe try Tinywall or alternative software for Window Firewall, also Configure Defender from @Andy Ful.

~LDogg

I already posted that Defender is boosted in HIGH with Configure Defender
As for firewall addons, I am not really interested going that way, but thanks anyway.

 

[LDogg]

I already posted that Defender is boosted in HIGH with Configure Defender
As for firewall addons, I am not really interested going that way, but thanks anyway.

No problem.

~LDogg

 

[Gangelo]

Changed my DNS to Quad9. Multi layered approach to web security is nice. No noticeable response time delay (in Greece at least).