LoneGeek810's Security

LoneGeek810

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Jul 25, 2012
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Other info/apps:
Windows Update: Turned on but lets me choose what updates I want to install.
Sandbox: Sandboxie Free
Virtualization/Rollback: VMware WS
DNS Server: Comodo DNS
Host File Hardening/Optimizing: MVPS Hosts
VPN: SecurityKiss
Cleaner: CCleaner
Uninstaller: Iobit
 

Malware Maniac

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May 14, 2012
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RE: My Security 7-26-12

You can add Malwarebytes and Emsisoft Antimalware to your on demand scanners.

I recommend you upgrade to windows 7. Windows XP will drop out of updates in 1 1/2 year windows 8 is coming out in October so you can wait until then.

For ice dragon you could get Adblock.
 

Ink

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RE: My Security 7-26-12

Welcome LoneGeek,

Looks like you got everything covered. How is PC Tools Firewall Plus, it's not being developed last I heard?

Would you be willing to upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8 when the time is right (best suited to you)?
 
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Plexx

RE: My Security 7-26-12

It is unusual to see users with PCTools Firewall.

Do you have any backup solution?

You could also add Emsisoft Emergency Kit as an on-demand scanner, along with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware recommended by Malware Maniac.

Other than that, solid setup.
 
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RE: My Security 7-26-12

yes EEK is more suitable than EAM (EAM is needed only for the full (paid) version
 

LoneGeek810

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Jul 25, 2012
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RE: My Security 7-26-12

Earth said:
Welcome LoneGeek,

Looks like you got everything covered. How is PC Tools Firewall Plus, it's not being developed last I heard?

Would you be willing to upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8 when the time is right (best suited to you)?

I do believe they have started developing it again I can't remember where I read it though.

I'm happy with XP but will upgrade eventually

Biozfear said:
It is unusual to see users with PCTools Firewall.

Do you have any backup solution?

You could also add Emsisoft Emergency Kit as an on-demand scanner, along with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware recommended by Malware Maniac.

Other than that, solid setup.


Why's that? It's a great firewall and has never failed me.

I use mbam and eek once in awhile but my favorite tool is hitman pro, I just wish they would make a free version :(
 

Malware Maniac

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May 14, 2012
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RE: My Security 7-26-12

LoneGeek810 said:
I use mbam and eek once in awhile but my favorite tool is hitman pro, I just wish they would make a free version :(

Well don't expect a free version. A program with five engines and most of them paid, the antivirus companies want some money for their definitions.
 

McLovin

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Apr 17, 2011
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RE: My Security

Have you got any backup solutions?
 

Ink

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Jan 8, 2011
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RE: My Security

I think reading the first post should help McLovin. :p

Btw, I noticed you switched to Windows 7 SP1. :D
 

LoneGeek810

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Jul 25, 2012
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Hello,
I won a Bitdefender license so I have added that to my config.
Is this good by itself or should I add 0-day security such as mamutu?

Avast and Sysrestore have been removed
 
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starchild76

Bitedefender should be more than sufficient for you , its the best rated product out there , so no need for extra programs wich slow down your pc , remember : less is more =)
 

LoneGeek810

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Jul 25, 2012
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Updated my config...looking for an AV what should I get? I was really wanting NOD32 but promo isn't working anymore :(
 

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