starter Security Config

[starter]

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[Amelith Nargothrond]

I would suggest:

1. Enable UAC to at least the default setting
2. Enable Windows Smartscreen, there's absolutely no reason not to
3. You should add to your chrome installation some extensions: https everywhere (maybe metadefender or script blocker as well)
4. You should use some sort of system image backups (at least); Macrium Reflect (free) is an awesome candidate

Thank you for sharing

 

[Exterminator]

You need to enable UAC & Smartscreen.
You also need to consider some type of system & data backup solution.
Avast? Internet Security?
After the important things are taken care of consider an on demand scanner(s).
Your real tine protection is not an on demand scanner.
Consider adding HTTPS Everywhere & Privacy Badger to chrome.
CCleaner for a system utility.
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[frogboy]

I would like to suggest Macrium Reflect or Aomei Backupper as a good free and reliable backup solution.

 

[Ink]

Well this is embarrassing.. follow suggestions.

 

[lab34]

Thank's for sharing starter.
Oh yes, turn UAC on ! It's mandatory to know the elevation requests I think.

For Smartscreen, I recommend to turn it "'on" too. With win8, I disabled it, because it was working with MS browsers only, but now that smartcreen is machine wide, I prefer to turn it on.

I've realised that after reading some MalwareTips posts !

 

[Winter Soldier]

Really risky configuration, UAC and Smartscreen should be enabled, and a serious backup plan is a 'must to have'.
Avast is a good solution, but it is advisable to have a second security level, using for example Zemana AM free or paid.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

If you do what the others have suggested then you would be safe,but I would like to suggest one or two on demand scanners:Malwarebytes,Zemana or Hitman Pro

 

[jamescv7]

It seems your setup needs an overhaul changes.

You need to clarify clearly the details like which version of Avast you are using.

 

[JM Safe]

First of all you are at risk because of UAC and SmartScreen disabled. Please enable them.

Which version of Avast do you use?

Please add ZAM Free and MalwareBytes as on-demand scanners.

Why not extensions? Please add HTTPS Everywhere and Disconnect.

Add CCleaner Free and follow backup suggestions.

Thanks for sharing.