Takemaster's Security Setup

[Takemaster]

Here is my my security config. Should I revise it? Thanks, and have a nice day!

Edit: Enabled UAC and SmartScreen

 

[Rengar]

Enable Smartscreen.
UAC set it to always notify.
HTTPS Everywhere to browsers.

 

[Overlord]

Good and solid configuration. Thanks for sharing.

 

[AlanOstaszewski]

Hello. Your config is not bad! Here are a few suggestions:
Settings suggestions:
- Enable UAC to the highest level.
- Turn on SmartScreen.
Software suggestions:
- You can remove AdwCleaner and Malwarebytes. If you think that you install much Adware then you should use Unchecky: Unchecky - Keeps your checkboxes clear Not installing Adware is better than removing it.
- If you will use uBlock Origin in the future then I do not see any need to use AdGuard because of the AdGuard DNS servers: Adguard DNS - the free DNS with advanced ad blocking
- The latest version of Chrome is 60(.0.3112). You should update your browser.
Other suggestions:
- You do not use any password manager except your mind. That's good but if you use the same password for all platforms then you should consider using one.

 

[Sunshine-boy]

Good config but pls adds MBRFilter because bd can't protect the master boot record.

 

[The paranoid one]

Hi, I see you totally trust Bitdefender
I prefer Adguard to ublock origin because it is less aggressive and does not create any conflict.
There is a powerful and open Source passwords manager for working offline, it is called KeePass and, IMO, always peferible to remember all passwords. It has a portable version that you can save in USBusb and use it to create or save passwords, at least those that you use less frequently
You have an very good config. Consider adding Voodooshield to get a higher degree of defense.
Thanks for sharing

 

[Takemaster]

Hello. Thanks for everyone's replies. Yes I stopped using Adwcleaner and I'm not installing much adware, I'm scanning because I'm paranoid. My OS doesn't have SmartScreen, what is it, I don't know it. And what is UAC, I don't know because my English is bad. And I'm not using same password for accounts. And, I have much RAM for my usage and I want to protect my PC like a hi-secured vault. Do you have reccomendations? Its cost must be free or under 70$. Have a nice day!

 

[JM Safe]

Why SmartScreen disabled? Here is a guide to enable/disable SmartScreen: How to Disable/Enable the SmartScreen Filter and Windows SmartScreen | Digital Citizen , it is fundamental to avoid infections.

Add HTTPS Everywhere.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[RoboMan]

My recommendations:

Turn UAC to maximum. Search on the metro menu "UAC" and the configuration should open. Tame the bar to it's highest level and accept.

Smartscreen ON.

Update to Windows 10 lastest version.

Always keep updates up to date.

Tweak BitDefender for maximum security and lockdown.

Add Zemana AntiMalware and/or Emsisoft Emergency Kit as on-demand scanner.

Add HTTPS Everywhere, NoScript.

Consider a backup solution or SO imaging.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Enabling Smartscreen is highly recommended.

 

[Daljeet]

Hello. Thanks for everyone's replies. Yes I stopped using Adwcleaner and I'm not installing much adware, I'm scanning because I'm paranoid. My OS doesn't have SmartScreen, what is it, I don't know it. And what is UAC, I don't know because my English is bad. And I'm not using same password for accounts. And, I have much RAM for my usage and I want to protect my PC like a hi-secured vault. Do you have reccomendations? Its cost must be free or under 70$. Have a nice day!

Hi, UAC means User account control and it's preventing pc from damage. It notified when unauthorized apps trying to install on your pc. Set UAC to "always notify".

 

[Takemaster]

Enabling Smartscreen is highly recommended.

Is SmartScreen intregated on Windows 8.1? And I will start using UAC, Zemana, Emsisoft; Is Zemana Antilogger, Antiexploit, Voodoosheild and HitmanPro.Alert should-use? I am keeping my os updated every week starting this week. Actually, what do you recommend using for browser and extensions; I can't decide inside Opera and Firefox. Thanks and have a nice day!

 

[Deleted member 178]

Is SmartScreen intregated on Windows 8.1? !

Yes it is.

 

[Takemaster]

Yes it is.

Hello! Thanks for your reply. Is Smartscreen only for IE? And will UAC corrupt with BD?

 

[Deleted member 178]

Hello! Thanks for your reply. Is Smartscreen only for IE? And will UAC corrupt with BD?

1- no, it is system wide since Win8.
2- Not at all, SS is a reputation checker, the hash of the file is uploaded , and then compared to a database, then if the file is unknown or suuspicious , a prompt will be issued.

 

[Exterminator]

Implement some type of system backup solution.Both Macrium Reflect & AOMEI Backupper offer good free programs.
Enable Smartscreen.
Have you considered moving to Windows 10?
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[Takemaster]

Implement some type of system backup solution.Both Macrium Reflect & AOMEI Backupper offer good free programs.
Enable Smartscreen.
Have you considered moving to Windows 10?
Thanks for sharing your config

I don't like it on the free upgrading time. I will upgrade my old PC (i7 2xxxm GT550M 4GB) with its or another oem license and If I like it, I will move.

 

[Takemaster]

Hello! I made an update to my setup, UAC and SmartScreen enabled.

 

[frogboy]

I would like to suggest a good free and reliable backup solution such as Macrium Reflect or Aomei Backupper, both are very good and then create a system image to fall back on.

 

[Takemaster]

I would like to suggest a good free and reliable backup solution such as Macrium Reflect or Aomei Backupper, both are very good and then create a system image to fall back on.

Hi! I'll try them as soon as possible. Thanks for your reccomendation...