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

[McLovin]

One nice change is all the activity on your configuration!
Another is adding Zemana (..just in case). May it never find a problem on your system.

Trying Zemana AntiMalware Free at the moment!

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

@McLovin You should use a 15 day premium trial of Zemana, I have to agree with others that it is an amazing product, I use it in real-time
Also you could pair it with Zemana Anti-Logger Free.

 

[DracusNarcrym]

So basically like Virustotal?

Exactly, however I find herdProtect much more usable than VirusTotal, as the former allows you to scan your computer more efficiently than you ever could with VirusTotal uploader.
VirusTotal is more appropriate when it comes to single files or a small group of files, unlike herdProtect which allows you to perform full system scans.
Even when batching VirusTotal scans, it is far from practical, compared to scanning with herdProtect.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Exactly, however I find herdProtect much more usable than VirusTotal, as the former allows you to scan your computer more efficiently than you ever could with VirusTotal uploader.
VirusTotal is more appropriate when it comes to single files or a small group of files, unlike herdProtect which allows you to perform full system scans.

Personally I rarely run it, but it's good to have installed if you think you have malware - it's not for inexperienced users because of the false positives though

 

[McLovin]

@McLovin You should use a 15 day premium trial of Zemana, I have to agree with others that it is an amazing product, I use it in real-time
Also you could pair it with Zemana Anti-Logger Free.

I don't see the point. Uses more system resources. I barely go to any dodgy sites and on the chance I do need to go to some I would install a VM. For me Trend Micro is enough I like simple and minimalistic.

Exactly, however I find herdProtect much more usable than VirusTotal, as the former allows you to scan your computer more efficiently than you ever could with VirusTotal uploader.
VirusTotal is more appropriate when it comes to single files or a small group of files, unlike herdProtect which allows you to perform full system scans.
Even when batching VirusTotal scans, it is far from practical, compared to scanning with herdProtect.

Looked into it and not a fan, just another thing to run on the computer. For me simple is better.

 

[McLovin]

Updated: New computer specs added.

 

[McLovin]

Updated to the latest info since the SCW update!
If you have questions please let me know.

 

[Morvotron]

That's an awsome config!

 

[McLovin]

Updated to Windows 10 Education as I got given a key from TAFE, and due to Windows 10 Home for not having Hyper V, I upgraded to Windows 10 for the use of Hyper V.

 

[McLovin]

Added Macrium Reflect Pro for both file and image backups.
Also updated to Version: 1703 (OS Build 15063.138).

 

[McLovin]

This has well due for an update. Have reverted back to Windows 10 Home after a factory reset. Since now I don't need the use of Hyper V, I use and do everything via VMware.