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<blockquote data-quote="Ink" data-source="post: 902747" data-attributes="member: 3"><p><strong>[USER=27535]@BrecMadak[/USER] </strong>Before getting started, I recommend sharing your existing Computer and Mobile security set-up here:</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://malwaretips.com/categories/configuration-wizard.177/[/URL]</p><p></p><p></p><p>1. A third-party uninstaller may be useful for removing software you no longer use. You don't necessary need one, but users like cleaning out every leftover file for a few extra KB or MB of space. Some also remove leftover-related registry key items.</p><p></p><p>2. PrivateFirewall is good, but unsure when it was lasted updated or if it Officially supports Windows 10 (latest versions). As mentions above, you can get standalone apps which rely on Windows Firewall with additional In/Outbound notifications. Other Firewalls use their own technology for filtering connections. Most of which are bundled as an Internet Security suite, meaning you'll have to replace your existing Antivirus protection.</p><p></p><p>3. Yes, third-party options provide lots of options to backing up your important data and system files. <strong>System Restore points are not backups</strong>. There are both Free and Paid choices available. </p><p></p><p>6. It is highly recommended that Windows users install a real-time Antivirus program. At a bare minimum, keep Microsoft Defender Antivirus running. Malwarebytes Free for Windows can be used on-demand, or a license can be purchased for more protection.</p><p></p><p>You're better of using a content blocker on your web browsers against Ads, Trackers and Dangerous sites. This can be an effective first-line of defence against threats.</p><p></p><p>Take a look at;</p><p>Malwarebytes AdwCleaner - useful against Adware and PUP (Free removal)</p><p>ESET Online Scanner - general use with Internet connection (Free removal)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ink, post: 902747, member: 3"] [B][USER=27535]@BrecMadak[/USER] [/B]Before getting started, I recommend sharing your existing Computer and Mobile security set-up here: [URL unfurl="true"]https://malwaretips.com/categories/configuration-wizard.177/[/URL] 1. A third-party uninstaller may be useful for removing software you no longer use. You don't necessary need one, but users like cleaning out every leftover file for a few extra KB or MB of space. Some also remove leftover-related registry key items. 2. PrivateFirewall is good, but unsure when it was lasted updated or if it Officially supports Windows 10 (latest versions). As mentions above, you can get standalone apps which rely on Windows Firewall with additional In/Outbound notifications. Other Firewalls use their own technology for filtering connections. Most of which are bundled as an Internet Security suite, meaning you'll have to replace your existing Antivirus protection. 3. Yes, third-party options provide lots of options to backing up your important data and system files. [B]System Restore points are not backups[/B]. There are both Free and Paid choices available. 6. It is highly recommended that Windows users install a real-time Antivirus program. At a bare minimum, keep Microsoft Defender Antivirus running. Malwarebytes Free for Windows can be used on-demand, or a license can be purchased for more protection. You're better of using a content blocker on your web browsers against Ads, Trackers and Dangerous sites. This can be an effective first-line of defence against threats. Take a look at; Malwarebytes AdwCleaner - useful against Adware and PUP (Free removal) ESET Online Scanner - general use with Internet connection (Free removal) [/QUOTE]
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