Basic Security McLovins' Configuration - Updated 21/01/2018

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Dec 31, 1969
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Home
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Trend Micro Maximum Security
Version: 12.0.1191
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Zemana AntiMalware
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome - Version 63.0.3239.132 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Adblock Plus/Adblock
Trend Micro Toolbar
Trend Micro Shell Shock Detector
WOT
Google Drive
Maintenance tools
CCleaner
Trend Micro Tuneup
File and Photo backup
Custom
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Pro
Computer specs
https://malwaretips.com/threads/mclovins-rig.56449/
Finally I found License of Trend Micro which in my mail which is valid for 6 months more.

Installed Trend Micro Yesterday.

Totally disappointed as it slowed down pc to hell specially browsing.

Uninstall.

I think its not liking my pc hardware :D
 
I also like Trend Micro, betatested for them, the new 7.0 beta included but all three versions I have tried till now since the introduction of the Titanium series (Latest beta included) cause extremely high ping - from normal 23 ms to over 300. This though doesn't cause a perceptible slowdown in browsing. Also high CPU usage on various occasions - especially on the opening of Windows Media Player (a lot of music in music library). Altogether feeling heavy.
 
The only thing that catches my eyes is that you're using the Trend Micro Toolbar and Adblock Plus. Toolbar's shouldn't be used since they'll most likely slow your browsing experience down. Adblock Plus allows non-intrusive ads and just isn't trusted that much anymore. uBlock Origin or Adguard will be a good alternative to Adblock Plus.
 
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Umbra said:
i dont see changes, you still use Trend Micro :p
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Haha yep. Haven't really tried others but haven't really wanted too.

Nerdie said:
The only thing that catches my eyes is that you're using the Trend Micro Toolbar and Adblock Plus. Toolbar's shouldn't be used since they'll most likely slow your browsing experience down. Adblock Plus allows non-intrusive ads and just isn't trusted that much anymore. uBlock Origin or Adguard will be a good alternative to Adblock Plus.
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The toolbar is part of Trend. I don't notice it to slow down my browser. Always seems to be running fast! Haven't heard of these other name will check them out and if they look okay to use will give them ago otherwise I'll stick with what I got.

Umbra said:
i think because the toolbar integrates the webfilter, which is one of the strong feature of Trend.
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This sir is correct.
 
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Tornado said:
@McLovin I've never used Trend Micro, what's it like?
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I love it! I've been using it now for I don't know how many years and has done me really well. It's webfilter is one of the best (not sure if it is now but). Very light on the system and the interface is really really easy to use. :)
 
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Solid, minimalistic config! And it must be pretty lightweight too. :p

Also, you may consider herdProtect as an on-demand scanner. It is cloud-based, utilizes 68 different AV/AM engines, and also offers a great file/process analysis function which you might useful when you need insight on certain files/processes on your system. I have only now started to use it and it is amazing. :D

Great config, overall! :p
 
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DracusNarcrym said:
Solid, minimalistic config! And it must be pretty lightweight too. :p

Also, you may consider herdProtect as an on-demand scanner. It is cloud-based, utilizes 68 different AV/AM engines, and also offers a great file/process analysis function which you might useful when you need insight on certain files/processes on your system. I have only now started to use it and it is amazing. :D

Great config, overall! :p
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Thank you! I like lightweight and simple! :)
So basically like Virustotal?

Huracan said:
A Config based around simplicity, well done. :cool:

You could replace MBAM/HMP with Zemana AntiMalware Free. In the Advanced Settings, uncheck Run at Startup.
Zemana AntiMalware Free

I currently use Zemana AntiMalware Premium which is working great.
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Love simple!
Okay can't remember the last time I used that. Installing it now! :)
 
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frogboy said:
Zemana AntiMalware Free is a really good second option scan tool. ;)
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Going to give it ago! :)

@Huracan
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