Hard_Configurator - Windows Hardening Configurator

sypqys

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Isn't MS Office and Adobe antiexploit already included in MS Windows Defender?

So there is useful to enable "ExploitProtection" twice and in H_C and in WD ?



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Isn't MS Office and Adobe antiexploit already included in MS Windows Defender?

It is, but it is not the same.

So there is useful to enable "ExploitProtection" twice and in H_C and in WD ?
The Exploit Protection from tour post (Hard_Configurator - Windows Hardening Configurator) works independently from Microsoft Defender. It is focused on in-memory exploits of applications and processes. You can try it, but such tweaks are not easy to apply.
 

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With O&O ShutUp10 there is telemtry for MS Office. If I blocks into FirewallHardining, there is different than telemetry ?
I do not know. I do not use O&O ShutUp. Furthermore, FIrewallHardening is not for blocking MS Office telemetry. If it blocks it, then only as a side effect.
 

sypqys

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Can H_C make the registry return to its original state after a reboot?

Because Copilot I set to “1” but it returns to “0” on reboot.
I'm using a Microsoft account to log in...

Thanks :)
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lokamoka820

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Can H_C make the registry return to its original state after a reboot?

Because Copilot I set to “1” but it returns to “0” on reboot.
I'm using a Microsoft account to log in...

Thanks :)View attachment 285721
I don't think H_C have any configuration related to Copilot, what is the problem with Copilot? You can remove it if you don't like it.
 

sypqys

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Sorry @Andy Ful, I don't mean to accuse you, because this tool is great (H_C).

I just don't want to overload the post.

I would like to translate all the tool documentation into French.

If not, I'd check out Malekal's article on his site.
 

sypqys

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in taskbar setting, it doesn't appear in the past. That's the reason why I pass through the registry.

Right now, there is possible to enable it in the taskbar settings...
 

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Can H_C make the registry return to its original state after a reboot?

No.
I am afraid that H_C cannot be responsible (by design) for all issues on your computer. :)
But you know the general method to check potential H_C blocks:
  1. Look into the H_C log.
  2. Look into FirewallHardening Log.
or temporarily :
  • switch OFF H_C restrictions,
  • deactivate FirewallHardening rules,
  • apply Default settings in ConfigureDefender,
  • restart WIndows. (y)
 
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lokamoka820

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in taskbar setting, it doesn't appear in the past. That's the reason why I pass through the registry.

Right now, there is possible to enable it in the taskbar settings...
Ok now I understand what you mean, you can create a registry file to reset the Copilot value after you restart the system rather than changing it manually.
 

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I don't think I've mastered Windows and some of the tools I install. So from now on I'll be more vigilant.

The best method is to avoid installing several tools in a short time. Choose the main protection and test it until you know how your system works with it. Next, after a month or more you can install another tool. (y)
 

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