Advanced Plus Security oldschool's laptop setup 2020

[oldschool]

oldschool's 2019 laptop setup

Earlier this week: Removed Bitdefender Free due to several occurrences of lost wifi connection. These required multiple restarts to enable drivers. I also didn't care for BD's SSL scanning, which blocked some of my familiar websites.

So, I am back with hardened Windows Defender.

Edit: Laptop used for music storage, browsing and email almost exclusively. Of course, because I am oldschool!

 

[stefanos]

Windows Defender hardened
VoodooShield Pro
TinyWall
What else?? You protection is perfect. Thanks for sharing my friend

 

[bribon77]

It looks good. Thanks for sharing

 

[brod56]

Some configs are good... This one I'd say it's almost perfect.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[JM Safe]

Good config @oldschool !

Thanks for sharing.

 

[oldschool]

Re-added: Hard_Configurator - custom settings

Minor changes to VoodooShield setup - since H_C now back in the mix.

Enjoy!

 

[Tiny]

Your first password manager is the best!

 

[oldschool]

After resolving an Update Assistant error code, I successfully updated to W10 v.1809. Only small issue: VS failed to start at the final update restart, which resolved with another restart. Never underestimate the effectiveness of a restart to fix little glitches

Removed TinyWall

Changed Cybersecurity Awareness to Average.


I only use Wise Disk Cleaner to clean Edge. I'm waiting for the new Edge to offer this ability with options to allow cookies, something it doesn't allow ATM. BleachBit and Windows built-in do all I need to keep things running as smooth as possible. BleachBit is a fantastic little program!

 

[Jack]

Off-topic posts were removed. I'm really sorry, but this thread is about @oldschool config. I'll also remove the Cyber Security Awareness field because I see that people try to give it more importance that it has, even though the description when creating/editing a thread was very clear.

 

[oldschool]

Thanks @Jack ! I had no idea that the category would create controversy.

 

[Andy Ful]

After resolving an Update Assistant error code, I successfully updated to W10 v.1809. Only small issue: VS failed to start at the final update restart, which resolved with another restart. Never underestimate the effectiveness of a restart to fix little glitches

Removed TinyWall

Changed Cybersecurity Awareness to Average.


I only use Wise Disk Cleaner to clean Edge. I'm waiting for the new Edge to offer this ability with options to allow cookies, something it doesn't allow ATM. BleachBit and Windows built-in do all I need to keep things running as smooth as possible. BleachBit is a fantastic little program!

Edge option <Settings> <Privacy & security> is not enough?

I also use it with the option "Always clear this when I close the browser" set to ON.
I took the photos from:
How to manage Microsoft Edge settings on the Windows 10 October 2018 Update

 

[oldschool]

REINSTALLED: TinyWall

I re-installed TinyWall after I realized that the internet connection error code I got when using Update Assistant was due to user error. I failed to realize I would need to make a new allow rule for it in TinyWall. DUH!

@Andy Ful - I do make use of the clear on exit feature, however I should have written that Edge does not allow exclusions in clearing cookies upon close. I suspect this will change in the new Chromium version. Thank you, my friend!

 

[dash]

REINSTALLED: TinyWall

I re-installed TinyWall after I realized that the internet connection error code I got when using Update Assistant was due to user error. I failed to realize I would need to make a new allow rule for it in TinyWall. DUH!

@Andy Ful - I do make use of the clear on exit feature, however I should have written that Edge does not allow exclusions in clearing cookies upon close. I suspect this will change in the new Chromium version. Thank you, my friend!

I'm looking at TinyWall's page here and it looks like a little freeware gem (like 7-zip or something). Will have to try it on my Win machine. I just trialed ZoneAlarm Pro on it and was disappointed. But I like the WFC/GlassWire/etc approach that uses the WFW as the base so this might be just what I've been looking for.

 

[oldschool]

REMOVED: Zemana Antimalware Beta

I'm waiting for the released Zemana 3.0, with the new driver. Bye-bye until then. I still love you!

ADDED: Emsisoft Emergency Kit

 

[oldschool]

ADDED: Comodo Cloud AV @ custom configuration

Thought I'd give the old bugmaster a test drive! So far, so good!

 

[LDogg]

ADDED: Comodo Cloud AV @ custom configuration

Thought I'd give the old bugmaster a test drive! So far, so good!

Nice addition! Hope this serves you well!

~LDogg

 

[Nestor]

ADDED: Comodo Cloud AV @ custom configuration

Thought I'd give the old bugmaster a test drive! So far, so good!

Great choice! Light and powerful,no nasty escapes containment,i love it but uninstalled it cause it conflicts with Heimdal Thor .

 

[notabot]

REMOVED: Zemana Antimalware Beta

I'm waiting for the released Zemana 3.0, with the new driver. Bye-bye until then. I still love you!

ADDED: Emsisoft Emergency Kit

For me Emsisoft Emergency Kit interfered with WD, do the two work well together for you ?

 

[oldschool]

For me Emsisoft Emergency Kit interfered with WD, do the two work well together for you ?

No problems!

 

[notabot]

No problems!

That’s great, Emsisoft EK is really good — nice addition for a 2nd opinion scanner.