Hi, this is my security config anyone got any suggestions that I can add?
Peter's Security Config 2021
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NPE I would change it for Eset online scanner or Malwarebytes. I would also set UAC to maximum.
NPE is stronger then both but yeah UAC to max is definitely advised
I am not sure, but why NPE scans so fast(did it scan all of the place?)? Eset MB HMP are all slow
Standard User Account and UAC @ max. Stay safe, not paranoid!
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Instead of Google DNS, look at Tutorial - NextDNS: a DoH/ DoT guide so you can block ads and using browser adblocker isn’t needed.
Long time since I read that answer!
"User Account Control (UAC) is a fundamental component of Microsoft's overall security vision. UAC helps mitigate the impact of malware."
User Account Control (Windows 10) - Microsoft 365 Security
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@peterfat111: also please specify the browser in section Browsers, Search and Addons...
Depending on a variety of factors data on the drive etc,however Eset may scan for pup and pua taking longer
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Right but only on default Admin account.
Using SUA is more secure and also recommend.
Anyway setting it to Max is always a good idea
chrome with 2 addons ad block plus and norton safe web with sync to my account.
We would suggest you to use Adguard or uBlock Origin instead of ABP...
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I tried them both but none blocked ads on different page better than abp, it also got the function where you can chose to block other thing on pages if it don't block all of the ads fully.
the settings default? no custom filters? Both also got the function as you mentioned it
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Please tell me, what do you meant exactly with "Admin approval doesn't exist for standard accounts"
I'm on SUA since years on Windows 10, I have always to enter "admin" password on every UAC alerts when any program/software requires admin privileges...
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The "real" SUA block these UAC prompts by default.
You can enable that e.g. in Hard_Configurator at right side, bottom "More". Set "disable Elevation on SUA" to "ON".
That is a matter of terminology and UAC settings.
With the default UAC setting, the "Admin approval" prompt is shown on SUA. The UAC setting can be changed to hide this prompt. In this way, the user cannot elevate applications from SUA.
Most users on SUA wrongly think that after "Admin approval" the application still runs on SUA. In fact, the application does not use the SUA profile but another user profile (that of the Admin account).
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With the default UAC setting, the "Admin approval" prompt is shown on SUA. The UAC setting can be changed to hide this prompt. In this way, the user cannot elevate applications from SUA.
Most users on SUA wrongly think that after "Admin approval" the application still runs on SUA. In fact, the application does not use the SUA profile but another user profile (that of the Admin account).
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changed to adguard today
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