Advanced Plus Security RKRN3's 2020 Security Configuration

Last updated
Jan 31, 2020
Operating system
Windows 11
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender.
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
HardConfigurator at recommended settings. In ConfigureDefender, Protection is set to High.
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes Free, Emisoft Emergency kit.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Edge Chromium Stable and Dev.
Extensions: Avast Online Security, Bitwarden.
Maintenance tools
Soft Organiser Pro, DriverMax Free.
File and Photo backup
Windows 10 Default backup.
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Free.
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
Computer specs
Acer Predator Helios 300 (G3-572)
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
NVidia GeForce 1050Ti
DDR4 8GB
128GB SSD, 1TB HDD
Notable changes
31/01/2020 Changes:
1. Removed Avast Premium Security for good!
2. Started using Windows Defender with HardConfigurator at Recommended Settings.

harlan4096

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You may set UAC to Always Modify.

In RTP - Custom security settings You may set Avast Hardener Mode to Aggressive.

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing :)
 

RKRN3

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All fields are covered.👍Just one confusion about firewalls so you have avast premium security which comes with avast's own firewall but why you use Windows default firewall?
I use my mobile's hotspot for internet connection. Using Avast Firewall, network access gets restricted much often in a day but not with Windows Defender Firewall. I have sent feedback but haven't got this issue solved.
 

RKRN3

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Can my changed configuration get a reassessment?
31/01/2020 Changes:
1. Removed Avast Premium Security for good!
2. Started using Windows Defender with HardConfigurator at Recommended Settings.
 
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