RoqAmp Configuration
- Thread starter RoqAMP
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- Sep 13, 2014
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hi, this antivirus did not leave me a good nor bad impression, I just never used it 
but yep, I think that your actual setup can protect you well.
I recommend sandboxie, httpseverywhere, WOT( web of trust) just to know if some link is malicious or not.
make a backup of your computer is always important, and can save your digital life
...and Ccleaner.
but yep, I think that your actual setup can protect you well.
I recommend sandboxie, httpseverywhere, WOT( web of trust) just to know if some link is malicious or not.
make a backup of your computer is always important, and can save your digital life
...and Ccleaner.
Hello,
The first thing I see which you may want to tweak up is the on-demand scanners. I recommend picking 1-3 of the following on-demand scanners for use on your system:
Secondly, I am not a big fan of Ashampoo Antivirus... However it's always up to the user to decide what AV they wish to use. However, I personally have some favourite recommendations if you need new security software/would like to switch, which I personally would recommend over Ashampoo: ESET NOD32, Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Kaspersky Antivirus. Those 3 are very well known and I know they are good at protecting the user as I have tested them myself, however there are some known bugs with Kaspersky Application Control, however they do not exist on every system. Just thought I should note this.
Many people use Ashampoo and like it. I can understand you may like it and want it over another. So no worries if you do not want to change. They were just some of my recommendations.
If you use the Internet Security versions, then a Firewall is included (which brings me to my next suggestion): Firewalls... Windows Firewall is good and you will most likely feel less system performance issues with it compared to another third-party firewall, however I personally feel that another third-party firewall is better for protection. If you wish to look into another firewall over Windows Firewall, you might like Comodo Firewall. You can also get Windows Firewall Control and Glasswire (compatible with Windows Firewall) which will boost your security over getting something like Comodo Firewall.
More information regarding Windows Firewall Control (spelt WFC for short): http://www.binisoft.org/wfc.php
More information regarding Glasswire: https://www.glasswire.com/
Out of interest, do you have any extensions installed for Maxthon? If you were on Google Chrome, I'd have recommended uBlock. I am asking so I can see if you already have any Adblocking extensions, but for Maxthon.
For Privacy Software/cleaning you may like CCleaner. You can download the free version from here: https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download
You may want to execute new programs in a Sandbox. You may be interested in Sandboxie, or an online sandboxing service:
Sandboxie: http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?DownloadSandboxie=
Online Automated Sandboxing Service:
- Hybrid-Analysis
- Malwr
- Anubis
Windows Backup... Okay. Just make sure you always have a fresh backup. Anything could happen. Even with a good and solid configuration you could one day be affected by Ransowmare... So a backup is always a good idea.
These are just suggestions, everyone has their own opinion. It's your system, I am just trying to help. I expect other people will share their opinions to help toughen up your configuration if they have any, too.
Cheers.
The first thing I see which you may want to tweak up is the on-demand scanners. I recommend picking 1-3 of the following on-demand scanners for use on your system:
Secondly, I am not a big fan of Ashampoo Antivirus... However it's always up to the user to decide what AV they wish to use. However, I personally have some favourite recommendations if you need new security software/would like to switch, which I personally would recommend over Ashampoo: ESET NOD32, Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Kaspersky Antivirus. Those 3 are very well known and I know they are good at protecting the user as I have tested them myself, however there are some known bugs with Kaspersky Application Control, however they do not exist on every system. Just thought I should note this.
Many people use Ashampoo and like it. I can understand you may like it and want it over another. So no worries if you do not want to change. They were just some of my recommendations.
If you use the Internet Security versions, then a Firewall is included (which brings me to my next suggestion): Firewalls... Windows Firewall is good and you will most likely feel less system performance issues with it compared to another third-party firewall, however I personally feel that another third-party firewall is better for protection. If you wish to look into another firewall over Windows Firewall, you might like Comodo Firewall. You can also get Windows Firewall Control and Glasswire (compatible with Windows Firewall) which will boost your security over getting something like Comodo Firewall.
More information regarding Windows Firewall Control (spelt WFC for short): http://www.binisoft.org/wfc.php
More information regarding Glasswire: https://www.glasswire.com/
Out of interest, do you have any extensions installed for Maxthon? If you were on Google Chrome, I'd have recommended uBlock. I am asking so I can see if you already have any Adblocking extensions, but for Maxthon.
For Privacy Software/cleaning you may like CCleaner. You can download the free version from here: https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download
You may want to execute new programs in a Sandbox. You may be interested in Sandboxie, or an online sandboxing service:
Sandboxie: http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?DownloadSandboxie=
Online Automated Sandboxing Service:
- Hybrid-Analysis
- Malwr
- Anubis
Windows Backup... Okay. Just make sure you always have a fresh backup. Anything could happen. Even with a good and solid configuration you could one day be affected by Ransowmare... So a backup is always a good idea.
These are just suggestions, everyone has their own opinion. It's your system, I am just trying to help. I expect other people will share their opinions to help toughen up your configuration if they have any, too.
Cheers.
When i did the test then it detected 99% of malware i threw at it.
It blocked also 9/10 malicious links.
1 thing is bad that a root kit just passed it
But thank you for your view
I am satisfied with this anti-virus.
It blocked also 9/10 malicious links.
1 thing is bad that a root kit just passed it
But thank you for your view
I am satisfied with this anti-virus.
- Oct 23, 2012
- 12,527
Personally I would also say consider another AV choice than Ashampoo.They do make some good software but the AV ,in my opinion, is not one of them.Thanks for sharing your config
- Mar 15, 2011
- 13,070
Ashampoo AV should be effective since its uses EAM signatures and for Windows Firewall use a tool which been mentioned per suggested that can help increase the enhancement of firewall.
For browser you may add another like Opera which very reliable in browsing and in my experience it never cause crashes and slowdowns, extensions to be use will be Adguard and HTTPS Everywhere.
For browser you may add another like Opera which very reliable in browsing and in my experience it never cause crashes and slowdowns, extensions to be use will be Adguard and HTTPS Everywhere.
- Dec 4, 2013
- 2,800
Hi @RoqAMP. I agree with @jamescv7's positive points for Opera browser. So much, in fact, it has become our default browser for Windows 8.1 plus I am using upon linux mint now as I type! Take a closer look where you can download version 28 from their official site:
Most every suggestion given you I applaud, or as with @kram7750's offerings, Window Firewall Control & Glasswire, I would love to try! @Piteko21's urging for a back up solution (creating an image) is a wisdom I too should follow more conscientiously.
I'll add what I wish to try as well, Aomei back-upper is highly recommended. Read more..
Thank you for sharing, and letting us share with you!
Take a closer look where you can download version 28 from their official site:Most every suggestion given you I applaud, or as with @kram7750's offerings, Window Firewall Control & Glasswire, I would love to try!
@Piteko21's urging for a back up solution (creating an image) is a wisdom I too should follow more conscientiously.I'll add what I wish to try as well, Aomei back-upper is highly recommended. Read more..
- ...at Softpedia: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/AOMEI-Data-Backuper.shtml
- MajorGeeks.com offers the option (always preferable) to download this free app directly from the author: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/aomei_backupper_standard.html
Thank you for sharing, and letting us share with you!
- Jun 9, 2013
- 6,720
With all the above suggestions you should be all good. Thanks for sharing.
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