Advanced Plus Security Gangelo PC Config 2020

Last updated
Nov 11, 2020
How it's used?
For sharing
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Windows Defender + Voodooshield Free + Quad9 DNS
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Configure Defender on HIGH
Periodic malware scanners
ESET online scanner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge with Adguard Assistant
Google Chrome with Adguard Assistant
Maintenance tools
Privazer
File and Photo backup
OneDrive
System recovery
EaseUS Todo Backup
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Working from home
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Intel i3-7100
Nvidia GTX 1050Ti 4 Gb Graphics
8Gb RAM (2666Mhz)
SSD 128 Gb (OS disk)
HDD 500 Gb (storage disk)
Notable changes
Uninstalled Hard Configurator and WiseVector StopX.
Increased Defender setting to HIGH by configure defender.
Installed Voodooshield Free on Auto pilot.
Quad9 DNS set up

Gangelo

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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

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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

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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.
 
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Gangelo

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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

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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

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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

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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.
 

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