Basic Security Kantry123's System Config 2019

Last updated
Mar 17, 2014
Windows Edition
Education
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Using System_Hardner and Novirusthanks OS Armor
Periodic malware scanners
None
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome:

Adguard
Lastpass
windows defender browser protection
Checker Plus for Gmail
Decentraleyes
Maintenance tools
Disk Cleanup and storage sense configured for scheduled cleaning automatically
File and Photo backup
Windows file history turned on, windows backup and Windows System Image
System recovery
System backup on HDD
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
Lenovo Ideapad 510
I5-7200U
Intel HD 620/Nvidia 940Mx
RAM -12GB
240GB SSD and 1TB Toshiba HDD
Full HD display

oldschool

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Looks good. Nice and simple.

I'm curious if Windows imaging has worked well for you in the past? Some users say they won't rely on it. I've never had to use it.
 

LDogg

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My advice:
  • Add Configure Defender to get the best out of your realtime protection with Window Defender
  • Add a Windows Firewall Platform software such TinyWall or Malwarebytes Window Firewall Control (Tinywall is ever so light on the system as well, installation file is less than 2MB)
  • With data backup, use a backup solution such as Macrium Reflect or EaseUS ToDo Backup Free, you can also use a cloud component for this in Dropbox or Google Drive

Everything is fairly spot on and love the simplicity of your machine! I will note well done for using Syshardener, you can also benefit from using the Window Firewall rules within the settings of this program too.

Thanks for sharing a great config with MWT!

~LDogg
 

Kantry123

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Looks good. Nice and simple.

I'm curious if Windows imaging has worked well for you in the past? Some users say they won't rely on it. I've never had to use it.

Windows imaging has been greatly improved its time for everyone to check windows system image backup as Microsoft has greatly improved a lot a big shout out to Microsft for making Windows 10 a great and enjoyable experience.


thanks and regards
Kantry123
 
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Kantry123

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My advice:
  • Add Configure Defender to get the best out of your realtime protection with Window Defender
  • Add a Windows Firewall Platform software such TinyWall or Malwarebytes Window Firewall Control (Tinywall is ever so light on the system as well, installation file is less than 2MB)
  • With data backup, use a backup solution such as Macrium Reflect or EaseUS ToDo Backup Free, you can also use a cloud component for this in Dropbox or Google Drive
Everything is fairly spot on and love the simplicity of your machine! I will note well done for using Syshardener, you can also benefit from using the Window Firewall rules within the settings of this program too.

Thanks for sharing a great config with MWT!

~LDogg

yes i've followed several guides to configure Defender with advanced setting and can make it much more robust.

Will definitely consider Tinywall , I might have to learn how to operate it as I'm fairly New to this software.

Oh will defintely do it., I 've Onedrive 1TB access for students so i think i'll0 use it.

Thank you so much for your tip.

Thanks and Regards
Kantry123
 

harlan4096

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There are some complaints from users in forums about W10 Image System BackUp, saying it is broken, so I would consider also to use a 3rd party tool such as Macrium or AOMEI...

Also consider to use some second opinion scanner as on demand: HitMan.Pro Free, ZAM Free, MalwareBytes Free, even tweaking WD with NVT SH + OSA, there is always a chance to get undetected threats...

Thank for sharing :giggle:
 

Kantry123

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There are some complaints from users in forums about W10 Image System BackUp, saying it is broken, so I would consider also to use a 3rd party tool such as Macrium or AOMEI...

Also consider to use some second opinion scanner as on demand: HitMan.Pro Free, ZAM Free, MalwareBytes Free, even tweaking WD with NVT SH + OSA, there is always a chance to get undetected threats...

Thank for sharing :giggle:
Thank you very much
 

LDogg

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yes i've followed several guides to configure Defender with advanced setting and can make it much more robust.

Will definitely consider Tinywall , I might have to learn how to operate it as I'm fairly New to this software.

Oh will defintely do it., I 've Onedrive 1TB access for students so i think i'll0 use it.

Thank you so much for your tip.

Thanks and Regards
Kantry123
No problem at all! If you need any help with Tinywall, just tag me in a post.

~LDogg
 

Kantry123

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Hello, I would want to suggest you to add Macrium Reflect Free or AOMEI Backupper.

Thanks for sharing.
Hi,

I just installed Paragon backup program ?
do you think its bad compared than those you mentioned?
 
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