My Daughters Laptop-Security

[Overkill]

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SAMSUNG Series 3 NP300E5C-A02US Notebook
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Ad Blocking: Adguard Premium | Hosts File (see below) | uBlock (Chrome Extension)
Anti-Adware: Unchecky
Cleaning Utility: CCleaner Free
Computer Monitor: Gecko Monitor (For keeping track of my kids activities)
CPU Optimizer: Process Tamer Portable
CryptoLocker Prevention: CryptoPrevent Free
Disk Defragmenter: Auslogics Disk Defrag Free
DNS Server/Changer: Norton ConnectSafe | DNS Angel
File Archivers: Winrar | 7-Zip
Hosts File: Hostsman (MVPS | hpHosts Ad & tracking servers | Peter Lowe's Adservers List | Cameleon | MDL)
Memory Optimizer: CleanMem
Messengers: ooVoo | Skype
Music Player: Media Player Classic
PDF Reader: Foxit
Process Monitor: Windows Default
Software Updater: FileHippo Updater
Startup Manager: WinPatrol Plus
System Temp Monitor: Core Temp Portable
Uninstaller: IObit Portable
Video Player: Media Player Classic
Web Filters: Adguard Malware Filter | Avira Browser Safety (Chrome Extension) | WOT (Chrome Extension)
Windows Search Alternative: Everything
Windows Update: Turned on but lets me choose what updates I want to download & install

 

[Overkill]

This laptop is a Samsung, Core i3-2370M CPU @ 2.40GHz - 4gb ram


http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/pcs/NP300E5C-A03US-specs

 

[Deleted member 178]

win8 defender (not joking, i am serious ^^ )

 

[Overkill]

lol...Is it good enough for a teen that is a novice and could care less about security?

 

[Deleted member 178]

teach her about UAC and safe habits. or simply install SD

 

[Overkill]

I was thinking about trying 360 TS???

 

[WinXPert]

How about making the account as User only or Poweruser at best?

 

[vrb93]

I was thinking about trying 360 TS???

Good choice, any free AV would do the job, and 360ts is maybe the best free choice at the moment
You can also manage to create a Limited User Account (LUA), enable UAC and, as stated, teach her about safe habits

 

[Overkill]

How about making the account as User only or Poweruser at best?

I may, but she will probably complain lol

 

[Overkill]

Maybe appguard and 360???

 

[Deleted member 178]

Maybe appguard and 360???

just Appguard set on lockdown mode

 

[WinXPert]

I may, but she will probably complain lol

My kid has a Power user account but he knows the admin PW just in case he wants to install a new game

 

[Ink]

Great to hear you managed to upgrade away from Windows XP. So how about upgrading to Windows 8.1? From the Windows Store it should automatically update everything for you including the Update 1 package. Then just reboot. All settings, programs and files will be saved.

Keep UAC enabled on default to prevent users from changing system settings, it's not difficult to make them understand. Also you'll need it it you want to upgrade Windows, or perform a System Reset / Refresh.

 

[Exterminator]

Definitely enable UAC.On Windows 8 I found ESET Nod32 & Smart Security to run great without bugs or conflict.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

This was very touching, ..and far less costly than a new car!
The new (spelled o-l-d) car we're giving our 25 year old son is a 1991 Nissan 240 SX. It runs strongly if not fuel efficiently, and it comes from "The Time Before Air Bags". We've patched all (security) leaks, and will shod it with new tires while praying he'll stay safe! Likewise, your daughter will make her lap top her very own. Everything she uses, downloads, installs, and forms an interest with, shall develop her computer habits & on-line routine; and this has a great deal in common with how a young person experiences driving.
I have a vision of your supporting her discovery in reading about apps like Sandboxie http://sandboxie.com/ , and looking over the pictures. Through introducing her to safe sites with both fun information and secure downloads like http://www.softpedia.com/ , she'll be expanding her knowledge & independence even as we know whom shall be the first one she comes looking for as soon as something doesn't work!

 

[Overkill]

I have decided to install ERP (pw protected) mainly to keep her from installing ADWARE/CRAPWARE... other than that Windows default security will be enabled and I will enable UAC once i'm finished installing and configuring.

 

[Overkill]

Well ERP isn't working right, so I have un-installed it until I hear back from the developer so in the meantime I have installed 360 TS and sbie.

 

[Overkill]

I had my first bsod in ages due to sbie and 360 conflicting, so I un-installed sbie and will see how 360 does by it'self.
BTW, does anyone know how good the sandbox is in 360?

 

[King Alpha]

Great AV choice.

 

[Overkill]

Added ERP