Eset Internet Security ( On a trial run , when I like it , buying it maybe an option ) ISP provided malwarefilter ( DNS )
Firewall security
About custom security
My system is deabloated using scripts , making sure that cortana / defender / edge and all the other M$ crap is disabled / deleted , as is the most possible sharing of data and telemetry.
With the freeware O&O ShutUp10++, unwanted Windows 10 and 11 features can be disabled and the transfer of sensitive personal data onto Microsoft prevented.
www.oo-software.com
Finally the system is hardened with Hard_confiurator at recommended settings.
My system is deabloated using scripts , making sure that cortana / defender / edge and all the other M$ crap is disabled / deleted , as is the most possible sharing of data and telemetry.
Doesn't make sense, also you don't need disable Defender in such a way if you use third-party AV. This is automatically solved by Windows.
You only cripple down your system.
I alsways like those tools at hand , just in case. the are safely stored on a usb drive. The only 2 on demand scanners I have installed at the moment are malwarebytes and emsisoft emergency kit , sorry for the late reply by the way