Install some on-demand scanner like Malwarebytes, Emsisoft EK, etc...
Add Ghostery and HTTPS everywhere to Chrome
Install CCleaner
Enable UAC (if you haven't)
You could add LastPass for password management, HTTPS Everywhere some backup software such as Aomei Backuuper or Macrium Reflect both have a free version..
If you do not have a portable hard drive use Aomei One Key backup solution. Also you could ad CCleaner for better privacy.
I would add an advice: If you download malware or visit phishing sites , you should have a virtual machine like Virtualbox or VMware or Shadow Defender to do it safely.
Thank you @prince shukla, for sharing.
The wise and experienced advice that has been given you are gems, more than a handful of which reside upon our own system configurations!
As you are a Chrome Browser user too, I'll share what I feel increases it's capacity for protecting your privacy.
Click the Chrome menu
on the browser toolbar.
Select Settings.
Scroll to the bottom, & click Show advanced settings.
In the "Privacy" section, click the Content settings button.
Check the box "Block third party cookies & site date"
Mark the circle "Keep site date only until you close your browser"
Use "New Incognito Window" often. This will delete cookies at end of sessions.
Trend Micro IS 2015 is a pretty good product which all you have to do is an active internet connection to obtain Cloud function working.
You need to take extra precaution upon testing since a last infection date happened will be a lesson for you
Anyway; backup and backup must be implemented; conduct system image and place all your important files in External HDD/USB.
Other software to add is File extraction which will be 7-zip or Bandizip. In terms of backup browser then Opera or Firefox. (You may go on other variants/derivatives)
Hi, I want to suggest you to install BitDefender 60 virus scanner, which is a very light and quick scanner.
It always runs in background but it is very powerful and important.
Another thing: you can install Collusion extension for your browser, which is a very important extension, because it allows you to know which websites are tracking you!
For the rest, I agree with @exterminator20 ,@FireShootSK, and @jamescv7.
In addition you can install MPC-HC, which is a very good media player
Thanks for sharing your config bro.