tailHey's Updated Configuration

[PlayerFromTheITtic]

Hi everyone,

Just created a new thread to share my updated configuration since the former one is archived and uneditable.

Have some nice days!

 

[Deleted member 178]

Any valid reason to disable Smartscreen?

 

[Winter Soldier]

Thanks for sharing, I think it is a good thing to enable Smartscreen also considering if you rely on ESET in this context. I recommend you to create system images to restore your OS in case of failure or deep malware infections, preserving your software setup, Macrium is also a good choice.

 

[PlayerFromTheITtic]

Any valid reason to disable Smartscreen?

I don't need to rely on this, I'm careful enough about links. Besides, ESET Smart Security Premium (thanks to a certain giveaway from a certain website) with custom settings is enabled in case I'd make silly mistakes.

Thanks for sharing, I think it is a good thing to enable Smartscreen also considering if you rely on ESET in this context. I recommend you to create system images to restore your OS in case of failure or deep malware infections, preserving your software setup, Macrium is also a good choice.

Thanks for the piece of advice, like I just said I'm careful enough to keep my setup in a malware-free environment.

 

[inuyasha]

smartscreen is recommended just in case

 

[Ink]

Smartscreen in Creators Update is far more usable and configurable. Check it out.

 

[PlayerFromTheITtic]

smartscreen is recommended just in case

Smartscreen in Creators Update is far more usable and configurable. Check it out.

Thanks for those pieces of advice, but as in I.T guy really I'm fine

 

[Deleted member 178]

Smartscreen is not just about links , it is system wide , and check executables via its cloud. It is built-in and doesn't use resources.
It is like saying you don't need an airbag (Smartscreen) because you drive your car (Win10) with an helmet (Eset) ...but an helmet isn't indestructible....

Anyway, do what fit you better.

 

[Ink]

Thanks for those pieces of advice, but as in I.T guy really I'm fine

As an IT guy, aren't you curious?

 

[PlayerFromTheITtic]

Smartscreen is not just about links , it is system wide , and check executables via its cloud. It is built-in and doesn't use resources.
It is like saying you don't need an airbag (Smartscreen) because you drive your car (Windows 10) with an helmet (Eset) ...but an helmet isn't indestructible....

Anyway, do what fit you better.

I know that, Windows 10's been a good opportunity for Microsoft to strenghen Smartscreen and the latter gains slight flexibility with Creators Update.
Despite those efforts, this airbag remains less effective that certain helmets. Even having no protection would pass if you're good at driving, taking care of the road and driving slowly to avoid accidents (don't try this on actual roads with actual cars though)

As an IT guy, aren't you curious?

Of course I am, been there, seen that, when I was done having fun with it and noticed I didn't need it, I disabled Smartscreen ^^

 

[Deleted member 178]

Even having no protection would pass if you're good at driving, taking care of the road and driving slowly to avoid accidents

And you will hit from the back by a drunk guy driving a huge truck and die your thorax crushed by the wheel because the airbag was removed ^^ (just kidding you)

 

[PlayerFromTheITtic]

(don't try this on actual roads with actual cars though)

Sorry but I edited with this before I read your answer

 

[Exterminator]

I would consider a system backup solution.
Secure config! Thanks for sharing it with us

 

[JM Safe]

I always suggest SmartScreen, because it is an important line of defense, even if you aren't an happy clicker.

Also, you can add ZAM Free and a good system image backup software, such as Macrium Reflect Free or AOMEI Backupper.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[brod56]

- UAC up to max
- Enable SmartScreen
- Add a backup solution like Macrium Reflect

These tasks may seem pointless but they are very important, perhaps even more than having an AV!

 

[PlayerFromTheITtic]

I don't really have the need of a system image backup, because most of the time I don't mind reinstalling everything by myself, so I'm fine even without free software lile Macrium Reflect Free. If I see I need it someday, I'll use something.

To be honest I wasn't expecting MT members would be so fond of SmartScreen. I know it's been improved since Windows 8.0 (even recently with Creators Update), but like I said I'm a cautious user so I'm not feeling I should turn this on to send more data to Microsoft. I must say I'd be curious to know what exactly are the data sent by SmartScreen.

Silly me, I intended to set UAC to Max like before a rather recent clean install (due to a Windows Update issue), thanks for the reminder @brod56 !

Thanks for feedback, happy surfing!

 

[Deleted member 178]

I must say I'd be curious to know what exactly are the data sent by SmartScreen.

I guess application hash and url entered. Both obviously needed because it is a cloud based protection.

SmartScreen sends several pieces of data to Microsoft when you run a program. The information includes the file name of the application you attempt to run, along with a hash of the application’s contents — this hash is compared to Microsoft’s database. If it matches a known-good application, such as iTunes, it’s allowed to run. (For more information about the exact data sent to Microsoft, read this post on the Within Windows blog.)

Windows Defender SmartScreen uses an SSL web connection to send website addresses to Microsoft. For more information about what data is sent and how it is used, see the appropriate privacy policy documentation for your version of Internet Explorer.

https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/ie10-Windows 8-privacy-statement

 

[Deleted member 178]

Edited the post above, basically nothing that will send hitmans to your door

 

[PlayerFromTheITtic]

Both obviously needed because it is a cloud based protection.

Yeah I was aware of that.
Even with your edition, your post confirmed I'll keep SmartScreen disabled, thanks anyway.

Better keep CAUTION mention on MT than sending such data to Microsoft, not that I don't trust them but I also don't need to share everything with them

 

[Winter Soldier]

Better keep CAUTIOUS mention on MT than sending such data to Microsoft, not that I don't trust them but I also don't need to send them everything

Of course, I am here to say my opinion, not to force you accepting it.