Advanced Plus Security silversurfer Laptop Config

[Ink]

Updated my config, according to latest changes: By Staff - Get started with Your Computer Security Configuration (2022)

Note: Windows 11 - Smart App Control: Off by default (Decision by Microsoft: "we determined that you weren't a good candidate for Smart App Control.")

Smart App Control Frequently Asked Questions | Microsoft Support

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Smart App Control, a Windows feature designed to block malicious, untrusted, or potentially unwanted apps from running on your device.

support.microsoft.com

Must have missed that in the support page, I have added an extra Off option;

• Off by Microsoft
• Off by choice

 

[oldschool]

Must have missed that in the support page, I have added an extra Off option;

• Off by Microsoft
• Off by choice

You'll need to include N/A for those who have not clean installed or reset Windows.

 

[silversurfer]

I got boring again, no serious reason to remove Kaspersky Free (English version)
Let's see how long I can stay with Bitdefender Free, there on settings, I feel more comfortable with disabled "Encrypted web scan"
I decided to remove also Simple Windows Hardening due to SRP doesn't work anymore on Windows 11.

 

[Ink]

You'll need to include N/A for those who have not clean installed or reset Windows.

According to the support page, Microsoft has already pre-determined that non-clean installations are not eligible for Smart App Control, so it makes more sense that ‘Off by Microsoft’ applies under the mentioned circumstances.

The forms remains optional and can be skipped.

 

[oldschool]

@silversurfer How do you like BD, now that you've been using it for awhile?

 

[silversurfer]

@silversurfer How do you like BD, now that you've been using it for awhile?

I’m satisfied with BD free, no slowdown at all on the system even though that my laptop has only average hardware…
Note: I have disabled "Encrypted Web Scan" that does help a lot for faster speed while browsing.