KB's Config (Need Suggestions)

[kb99]

My computer is used by others, but not necessarily a lot. Whenever someone else does it's a guest account to prevent downloads. I've been thinking about changing to another free AV, but not strictly a cloud one I want signatures. I also need a lot of suggestions, so please reply.

 

[Paul Lee]

If you're looking for an other free AV other than Avast, I would recommend 360 Total Security for the following reasons.

• Very light on system resources
• Excellent signatures
• Handy tools like temp file cleaner and system patch-up
• Having the option to use the Avira and Bitdefender engines

But still, it really depends on your personal needs.

Thanks for sharing your config!!

 

[Dau-Bui]

Whenever someone else does it's a guest account to prevent downloads

I don't get it. Did you mean if someone log in as guest, they would be prevented from downloading?

- About extension, are both Bitdefender TrafficLight and Avast Online Security installed on Chrome? I suggest removing one of them since they almost do the same thing. Bitdefender gives more FPs than Avast. I also recommend add a password manager such as Lastpass.

- If Avast is doing its job well, so why are you thinking about changing it? If you wish to, I recommend 360 Total Security or 360 Internet Security, the reasons are as @Paul Lee mentioned.

- One more thing, you should have a backup program such as Paragon Free since you work a lot on this system. It may save you in case someone make mistakes..

The rest looks good.. Thanks for sharing your cofig!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Hello (again) kb99. You have good secondary scanners, and I personally use CCleaner after every browsing session. I also like it's ability of removing programs, and it's popularly recognized as the safer method of removing unneeded registries, though this should not be of concern to most.
I agree with Dau-Bui's recommendation of LastPass. As a user of Zemana you'll find LastPass shall add extra layers of encryption security with the bonus of convenience. I use very long character passwords, some of which even 'I' do not know. Before I came to trust LastPass, I wrote down a handful of our most widely used passwords on a 3" by 5" card which I've never had to retrieve. The suggestion of Paragon, or any proven form of back up for your system would be a wise move indeed.

I trust Paul Lee's recommendation of 360 TS because, although I've not yet used it, he offers consistently good suggestions.
I use Avast! as do you.

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Btw, thank you for sharing your configuration

 

[kb99]

I like the idea of 360, because I've always been pondering that. I tested it once and I like it from the UI to the protection. Then again, if you just read your URLs and read your download names and watch for double extensions you will stay safe. When I say others can't download executables. They are not admins, I have two admin accounts, one main and one backup. The only person that can download and run executables and change system settings is on my admin account. Thanks for the suggestions, I never thought of a lot of those.

 

[jamescv7]

Why no backup and recovery? Using the built in feature of Windows is fine with your external HDD.

Extensions: Avast addon + Adguard or Adblock Plus + HTTPS everywhere = optimized protection already

 

[kb99]

I just got the Paragon Backup and Recovery 14 Free. I like its features, also currently I do not own an external HDD. However, I plan on getting a Western Digital Passport 1 TB. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Exterminator]

I think Avast Free AV is fine and it is even better when combined with Sandboxie Free
ABD+ ,ublock in Chrome and HTTPS Everywhere for addons
Make use of Paragon backup & recovery
Your config looks good!! Thanks for sharing it with us

 

[kb99]

I also forgot to mention that I have Super Anti Spyware. I have not used it in a very long time. I think I want to switch it, but I do not want to. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[tonibalas]

My suggestion for free antivirus is Avira free. I used it in the past and it's light and has very good signatures and low false positives.
Very good config and thanks for sharing.

 

[Sr. Normal]

Let me recommend PrivaZer and WiseCare 365. Ccleaner can work perfectly and are very reliable.

Thanks for sharing

 

[Purshu_Pro]

Your configuration is good. I recommend u adding MalwareBytes Anti-Exploit Free for improved security. You may also switch to windows default security and add MC Shield Antimalware to prevent USB threats.