Advanced Plus Security manhtom 's configuration

Last updated
Jun 13, 2018
Windows Edition
Education
Security updates
Allow security updates
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 11
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Zemana AntiMalware
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome (latest stable)
IDM Integration Module
HTTPS Everywhere
Maintenance tools
CCleaner Portable
HWiNFO Portable
File and Photo backup
Google Drive
System recovery
Macrium Reflect 7 Free
@manhtom: please kindly consider:
  • To set UAC to Always Notify.
  • As for "Virus and Malware Removal Tools", You may add: MalWareBytes 4 Windows Free.
  • To change AdGuard (extension) by uBlock Origin.
  • Also to run manual backups of important data to external devices, and not only in cloud.
  • A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.
  • Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here.
Thanks for sharing Your config :)
 
Important to change UAC to Always Notify.Chrome
Add Emsisoft Emergency Kit to second opinion scanners.
HTTPS Everywhere is a redundant extension in 2018, most sites use HTTPS as default.

Chrome extensions to add:
  • Scriptsafe
  • uBlock Origin
  • VTChromizer
  • Decentraleyes
  • Privacy Possum
Wise Disk Cleaner is an alternative to CCleaner, personally does a much better job too.
Macrium Reflect can a secondary tool to backup files.

Apart from the above, the rest of the config is great. Thanks for sharing

Please note the above (excluding UAC) is optional, you can choose if you wish to add to your set up.

~LDogg
 
+1 @harlan4096 & @LDogg suggestions with one exception. I would swap Nano Adblocker for uBO as NA based on uBO but hardened more by default. I always recommend Advanced User Medium Mode (block 3rd party frames & scripts) and you can use default mode if you don't want to deal with a broken site. Most sites work perfectly fine for browsing in AUMM though.
 
I've noticed on alot of everyones security setup that quiet a few people use Google chrome as web browser. Wouldn't that in its self be a security risk? Or is there a way to tame it..thx
 
Good config except you can add on demand scanners as mentioned by people above.