Advanced Plus Security Nightwalker's Security Config 2019

Last updated
Apr 14, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Kaspersky Internet Security 2020
NoVirusThanks SysHardner
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Brave/Firefox
LastPass
uBlock Origin
Enhancer for YouTube
Maintenance tools
CCleaner
Geek Uninstaller
Patch My PC Updater
Process Explorer
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect 7
System recovery
Macrium Reflect 7
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
i7-2600k + 8 Gb ram + GTX 970 + 1 Tb HDD + 240 Gb SSD

Nightwalker

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@Nightwalker good config, but why not replace Malwarebytes with ZAM Free?

Until recently ZAM was in a state similar to an abandonware solution and there was the problem with drivers staying in place after a uninstallation (even with the portable version), so I thought Malwarebytes was a better alternative.

I may consider the portable version in the future ...
 
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My ESET subscription is running out, so I changed to Kaspersky Internet Security (free to me), in addition I replaced Nano Adblocker (uBlock Origin) for AdGuard and added Brave Browser.
 

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KIS is / should be great.
Why the change from Nano to AdGuard?

AdGuard is better against ads redirections (without ESET web filter it was a problem for me) and it has the Stealth Module.

AdGuard Browser Extension v3.0

Nano (uBlock Origin) advanced mode can deal with those things, but nowadays I want a more worry free solution and AdGuard extension has done the job for me.
 

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AdGuard is better against ads redirections (without ESET web filter it was a problem for me) and it has the Stealth Module.

AdGuard Browser Extension v3.0

Nano (uBlock Origin) advanced mode can deal with those things, but nowadays I want a more worry free solution and AdGuard extension has done the job for me.
Thanks (y) Totally forgot about stealth mode... Now running it with stealth mode and use optimized filters enabled.
 

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