Karthic1998 pc configuration

[karthic1998]

I create my light configuration and I use MC shield,and usb parithod for control usb usage and shadow defender is used,and I use simplewall for the replacement of windows firewall

 

[tim one]

Nice config thanks for sharing
It is good to use Windows to create backups, but if you want, you can also consider Macrium for reliable backup and OS images.

 

[JM Safe]

Add MalwareBytes Free.

Add HTTPS Everywhere.

Follow suggestion about backups.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Add MalwareBytes Free.

Add HTTPS Everywhere.

Thanks for sharing.

May I ask why?
Not to criticize, but just being curious.
MalwareBytes free is not as good as Zemana AntiMalware or HitmanPro these days.
As more and more sites are moving to HTTPS what is the added benefit of HTTPS Everywhere?

 

[Lightning_Brian]

@karthic1998 Nice configuration!

I'd like to provide you with some more advise with regards to your configuration to make things more secure for you.

First off, I'd encourage you to add HTTPS everywhere as this adds another layer of security to your web browser. Link: HTTPS Everywhere

Avast is a great anti-virus solution that I recommend to anyone who doesn't want to spend much money on security software (it is free)! With this being said, I would like to recommend other on-demand scanners. Please consider using Malwarebytes (free) as JM Security has suggested. Here is a link: Malwarebytes for Windows

In addition to this, Emsisoft Emergency Kit (is another great solution that I would recommend that you use. You can use this software once a week, twice month or whenever. All I recommend that you do is use this software to double check how Avast is doing. EEK is free. Norton Power Eraser is another great on-demand scanner that I would highly recommend that you use.

I would highly recommend that you add some backup software to your configuration. As an experienced technician with over ten years under my belt, I can tell you that Windows backups are not a one-stop shop. I have had issues with these backups not working or failing for various reasons. Therefore, I would highly recommend Aomei Backupper (free) and Macrium Reflect (free). I haven't had any issues with either one of these solutions. It is best to have a fail-safe in case one or the other doesn't work. If Windows goofs up you can rely on Aomei Backupper (free) or Macrium Reflect (free) to do its job.

Aomei Backupper (free) link: Best Free Backup Software for Windows 10, Windows 8.1/8, Windows 7, Vista, XP

Macrium Reflect (free) link: Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free

In my personal experience, Aomei and Macrium tend to backup and restore faster when compared to Windows's native backup and restore. Plus, these solutions offer much more when compared to Windows.

Please make sure CCleaner is up-to-date. There were some security issues with one of the previous versions of the software. You probably heard about
this, but I thought I bring it up to you in case you haven't.

This isn't necessary, but have you thought about using a VPN? A nice VPN that I would recommend is Windscribe. Windscribe often has promotions for 50 GB free per month which is more than enough for any given user.

Thanks for sharing your configuration with us!

 

[tim one]

As more and more sites are moving to HTTPS what is the added benefit of HTTPS Everywhere?

Many web sites offer a support for HTTPS, but sometimes making difficult to use it. For example, some websites use the default communications in clear text through the HTTP protocol, included in the encrypted pages, links referring to the HTTP version of the site.

This extension forces the browser will immediately switch to the use of the HTTPS version, which offers the best protection against "man in the middle" attacks.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Many web sites offer a support for HTTPS, but sometimes making difficult to use it. For example, some websites use the default communications in clear text through the HTTP protocol, included in the encrypted pages, links referring to the HTTP version of the site.

This extension forces the browser will immediately switch to the use of the HTTPS version, which offers the best protection against "man in the middle" attacks.

Thank you for you're explanation. I've added HTTPS Everywhere back to my browser

 

[DeepWeb]

I would use 3rd party backup like AOMEI and upgrade to Windows 10. Yes it has its flaws but it's worth all the security exploits that have been closed.

 

[karthic1998]

@karthic1998 Nice configuration!

I'd like to provide you with some more advise with regards to your configuration to make things more secure for you.

First off, I'd encourage you to add HTTPS everywhere as this adds another layer of security to your web browser. Link: HTTPS Everywhere

Avast is a great anti-virus solution that I recommend to anyone who doesn't want to spend much money on security software (it is free)! With this being said, I would like to recommend other on-demand scanners. Please consider using Malwarebytes (free) as JM Security has suggested. Here is a link: Malwarebytes for Windows

In addition to this, Emsisoft Emergency Kit (is another great solution that I would recommend that you use. You can use this software once a week, twice month or whenever. All I recommend that you do is use this software to double check how Avast is doing. EEK is free. Norton Power Eraser is another great on-demand scanner that I would highly recommend that you use.

I would highly recommend that you add some backup software to your configuration. As an experienced technician with over ten years under my belt, I can tell you that Windows backups are not a one-stop shop. I have had issues with these backups not working or failing for various reasons. Therefore, I would highly recommend Aomei Backupper (free) and Macrium Reflect (free). I haven't had any issues with either one of these solutions. It is best to have a fail-safe in case one or the other doesn't work. If Windows goofs up you can rely on Aomei Backupper (free) or Macrium Reflect (free) to do its job.

Aomei Backupper (free) link: Best Free Backup Software for Windows 10, Windows 8.1/8, Windows 7, Vista, XP

Macrium Reflect (free) link: Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free

In my personal experience, Aomei and Macrium tend to backup and restore faster when compared to Windows's native backup and restore. Plus, these solutions offer much more when compared to Windows.

Please make sure CCleaner is up-to-date. There were some security issues with one of the previous versions of the software. You probably heard about
this, but I thought I bring it up to you in case you haven't.

This isn't necessary, but have you thought about using a VPN? A nice VPN that I would recommend is Windscribe. Windscribe often has promotions for 50 GB free per month which is more than enough for any given user.

Thanks for sharing your configuration with us!

I already use the Windscribe vpn and avast vpn already and opera have inbuilt vpn in it

 

[Lightning_Brian]

I already use the Windscribe vpn and avast vpn already and opera have inbuilt vpn in it

Excellent! You may reflect this in your security config as well. Windscribe and Opera are both great VPN clients.

 

[harlan4096]

Please kindly consider the already mentioned suggestions:

1.- To add Macrium Reflect Free or Amoei Backupper as 3rd party backup solution + Weekly backups schedule.
2.- HTTPS Everywhere for browsers would be interesting also.
3.- Personally, as an on demand scanners I would also add: Norton Power Erase and HitManPro.

I will temporally set as Caution the config, until, at least, point 1 is followed. Please announce/post Your future changes in the thread.

Thanks for sharing

 

[karthic1998]

Please kindly consider the already mentioned suggestions:

1.- To add Macrium Reflect Free or Amoei Backupper as 3rd party backup solution + Weekly backups schedule.
2.- HTTPS Everywhere for browsers would be interesting also.
3.- Personally, as an on demand scanners I would also add: Norton Power Erase and HitManPro.

I will temporally set as Caution the config, until, at least, point 1 is followed. Please announce/post Your future changes in the thread.

Thanks for sharing

I already have https everywhere in chromium browser with ublock origin

 

[Exterminator]

I already use the Windscribe vpn and avast vpn already and opera have inbuilt vpn in it

I already have https everywhere in chromium browser with ublock origin

Please edit your config to reflect these.
As suggested I would consider a 3rd party system image solution and also consider backing up important data to an external drive.
Have you considered migrating to Windows 10?
You might consider adding an additional on demand scanner(s).
Secure Windows 8.1 config! Thanks for sharing it with us

 

[karthic1998]

I updated my thread and thanks to everyone for giving me the more information

 

[harlan4096]

@karthic1998: what about the info about 3rd party backup system image? also consider to add Norton Power Eraser and/or HitMan Pro as on demands scanners...

 

[karthic1998]

@karthic1998: what about the info about 3rd party backup system image? also consider to add Norton Power Eraser and/or HitMan Pro as on demands scanners...

I’m not happy with 3rd party backup software

 

[JHomes]

You should have a backup, Rollback Rx is effcient and light on system resources. Macrium Reflect is great too. Both are free.

 

[frogboy]

I’m not happy with 3rd party backup software

So what is the matter with Macrium Reflect or Aomei Bacupper both are very reliable and free what more could you ask for.

 

[NikolayfromRussia]

I’m not happy with 3rd party backup software

I use Acronis True Image. Last week I bought Acronis True Image 2018. For saving money I bought acronis update key which is cheaper rather buying a regular key.

 

[harlan4096]

@karthic1998: please edit your post profile to reflect the changes and then I'll change the status of Your config tag