Advice Request Security computer

[Watarud]

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie, please tell me how to free. And how to protect your computer from threats effectively thanks in advance, I have a xeon1650 v2 16gbeccrrg ddr3 gtx 1060 6gb computer
If it's not difficult, please share your opinion
I would like the antivirus or your free protection combinations to have a minimal impact on computer performance thx

Possible and paid solutions

 

[pxxb1]

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie, please tell me how to free. And how to protect your computer from threats effectively thanks in advance, I have a xeon1650 v2 16gbeccrrg ddr3 gtx 1060 6gb computer
If it's not difficult, please share your opinion
I would like the antivirus or your free protection combinations to have a minimal impact on computer performance thx

Ms Defender is quite sufficient nowadays, but to answer your question one has to know what you do on the pc. If you hardly do anything on it besides surfing, then Defender with web protection of some sort is enough

 

[eonline]

Here is an idea of setup with Kaspersky.

Setup Idea - Hardened System with Kaspersky

This proposal of Setup Idea is relevant to these Kaspersky Products: Kaspersky Standard / Plus / Premium Kaspersky KIS / KTS / KSCloud These Kaspersky Hardening tweaks try to emulate the old Trusted Application Mode, a feature that was removed by Kaspersky in their home products a few years...

malwaretips.com

I personally choose to use Windows integrated security, I leave you a link where you can find the tools to make Windows much more secure and efficient.

Hard_Configurator Tools

malwaretips.com

Here is a link to a tool that is essential today as ransomware stop/djvu are the ones that harm the end user.

STOP/DJVU Ransomware Vaccine

We created a small tool that applies a vaccine to protect a system from STOP ransomware. The vaccine works for current versions of STOP/DJVU ransomware. It prevents encryption of the files but not the infection itself. If STOP ransomware infects a system with the vaccine, it will still place...

malwaretips.com

 

[Watarud]

Thanks for the reply, mostly pc games downloaded from torrent, just want to feel safe. And so that security methods do not particularly affect computer performance

 

[ScandinavianFish]

ConfigureDefender, use this tool to harden Windows Defender, simply launch it, click on "High" under Protection Level, then click on Refresh, then restart.

The best antivirus has always been common sense, keep your system and applications up to date, especially your browser, avoid torrented/pirated/cracked and otherwise illegal software, and be suspicious of every email and link you are sent.

 

[Watarud]

Thanks for the advice

 

[pxxb1]

Thanks for the reply, mostly pc games downloaded from torrent, just want to feel safe. And so that security methods do not particularly affect computer performance

I guess you use the inbuilt Ms Defender now, and if that does not have a negative impact, you are ok with the continued use of it.
Then just apply the suggestion in post #5 and add some web protection from Edge/Google Store and you are ok.

But, always do some sort of backups, just in case.

 

[ScandinavianFish]

Thanks for the reply, mostly pc games downloaded from torrent, just want to feel safe. And so that security methods do not particularly affect computer performance

Torrented, along with cracked, pirated and other illegal software, is the most common way home users get infected, no antivirus will help you if you continue torrenting as its impossible to directly tell apart "legit" torrents from malicious ones.

 

[Watarud]

I guess you use the inbuilt Ms Defender now, and if that does not have a negative impact, you are ok with the continued use of it.
Then just apply the suggestion in post #5 and add some web protection from Edge/Google Store and you are ok.

But, always do some sort of backups, just in case.

Regarding backups, this may be due to the fact that I am not making a complete copy of the system, when creating an incomplete copy of the system by any programs, for some reason, many services are turned off during recovery, and the speed of ssd drops noticeably

 

[valvaris]

Hello,

Microsoft has changed the use about Defender and Features with Microsoft 365 Single and Family for Private use. So if you already have Office 365 Single or Family a migration should take place and you would be converted to Microsoft 365 Single or Family.

It includes the Features showed here: Microsoft Defender for Individuals | Microsoft Security

The best part even the App itself can detect installed Anti-Virus Products like the Security Center but gives more insight for ppl that only want to use MS-Defender:

The other part no Bloatware with Features like: VPN - Junk Cleaner - Registry Cleaner and other stuff....

Build-In Security with Windows 10 / 11

Best regards
Val.

 

[Back3]

As many said:
Microsoft antivirus with Configure Defender; and a good Ad blocker like uBlock Origin or Adguard.
I would add a good password manager like Bitwarden.

 

[pxxb1]

Regarding backups, this may be due to the fact that I am not making a complete copy of the system, when creating an incomplete copy of the system by any programs, for some reason, many services are turned off during recovery, and the speed of ssd drops noticeably

Thats odd, should not happen.
Try Macrium Free. Then backup the absolute neccesary which is, boot - C: and recovery partitions.

What have you tried so far and what partitions do you backup?

 

[Watarud]

Disc c makrium tried the same story.

 

[pxxb1]

But the recovery succedes but with changed services as an end result, or what?

Run a sfc /scannow check of the pc.

 

[monkeylove]

Assume that malware can now attack without activity on your part, can now come from legitimate sites and software, and can even do things like bypass systems and attack embedded software.

If you don't have a lot of free time, then avoid tweaking. Otherwise, you might end up spending a long time figuring out why the system or some software is malfunctioning.

In that case, go over tests and look at what AVs offer the best protection. You may install the trial versions and run benchmarking programs (like the free version of Novabench) to test and see what's lightest.

Backup, and if possible, periodically. That way, you can restore data faster. Keep in mind that backup and restore don't prevent data theft.

Use adblockers and other security extensions for browsers, etc.

 

[roger_m]

In my opinion, the best way to avoid getting infected is to keep Windows updated and to be very careful what files you open. Don't open email attachments unless you are sure you know the sender, avoid pirated software as it often comes with malware and only download apps from the official sites or well known download sites. Doing this, along with using a good antivirus will keep you very well protected. Most infections happen when you manually open infected files and no antivirus can protect you against all malware. If you are very careful about what you open, it greatly minimises that chances of you mistakenly opening an infected file.

For an antivirus, Microsoft Defender is very good. If it causes slowdowns, Kaspersky is an excellent alternative and there is a free version.

Also you should make regular backups of your system, so that if you do get infected you don't lose important files.

 

[Watarud]

Thank you guys so much, I'm really very pleased that many of you responded to my questions, thanks again, I was glad to become part of your friendly community, I hugged everyone

 

[pxxb1]

Thank you guys so much, I'm really very pleased that many of you responded to my questions, thanks again, I was glad to become part of your friendly community, I hugged everyone

Have you got the backup issue solved?

 

[Watarud]

Have you got the backup issue solved?

Today I reinstalled the system clean, not hacked, made a backup, I want to send you screenshots before using the backup and after

 

[Watarud]

Have you got the backup issue solved?

Spoiler

before backup

after backup