At-Risk (From forum thread)RemarkableTyrannosaurus's PC Security Config

[RemarkableTyrannosaurus]

I am deciding which antivirus to purchase and It was either Kaspersky or ESET. I am just wondering If I would need any other AVs to make security better. Or if there is any well recommended system cleaners available? Or even if you would not recommend ESET for another antivirus please let me know I am open to suggestions.

 

[Dave Russo]

Voodoshield with any Av of your choosing, gives not good but great protection, Back up ,back up, back up

 

[Back3]

Both are very good. I had Kaspersky for a few years and Eset for a few months. With the right settings, you don't need another app to complement your antivirus. Above all, I would enhance my general security: a secure DNS, a good device backup app like Macrium, backup your photos to the cloud and on external drives, a few good second opinion scanners, a good password manager like Bitwarden..
There are good threads on this forum about Eset and Kaspersky.
For Kaspersky, check this thread:

Kaspersky Internet Security 2021 settings suggestion | MalwareTips

Took settings from Q&A - Soulbound's Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 settings (adaptable) and updated for KIS 2021. Mainly just some minor menu differences...

malwaretips.com

For cleaning and optimization, check this thread:

Which optimization tool do you use? | MalwareTips

I use Glary Utilities 5 it myself. What program do you use and why?

malwaretips.com

 

[Arequire]

Ultimately your behaviour is likely going to determine whether your system remains secure, not which security solution you have. But to answer your question: I'd focus on enhancing ESET itself (heuristics, HIPS, firewall, etc.) rather than adding any additional real-time protection.

 

[Dave Russo]

Kerish Doctor is a good optimization tool( not free but affordable has trial

 

[Local Host]

None of those need complements, they are an entire suite, Kaspersky is more user friendly since it's set and forget, ESET is for advanced users.

 

[harlan4096]

@RemarkableTyrannosaurus:

How did You set up Windows UAC?

Please specify the Periodic security scanners You often use...

You can use cloud services to backup Personal Files & Photos backup.

And also a full image backup solution in Device recovery & backup.

Thanks for sharing