truoc's main config

[truoc]

Other Utilities used/installed:
CCleaner
Revo Uninstaller free
Filehippo Update Checker
Secunia PSI
Panda USB vaccine (autorun disabled)

Firewall: NIS2012
Router: Firewall enabled with allowed only wireless mac addresses for connectivity
DNS: OpenDNS

Toolbox in USB:
Ccleaner
HijackThis
Rkill
Kaspersky TDSSKiller
Hitman Pro
Malwarebytes free
Superantispyware portable
GMER
Norton PE
Emsisoft Emergency Kit

Boot Disks:
Norton Bootable Recovery Tool, Kaspersky Rescue Disk, Dr. Web Cureit! Live CD

Setup seems to work well, but NIS2012 subscription will be running out soon and I don't think I will be renewing so open to any and all suggestions for replacement combo's as well as feedback on my current setup.

 

[DiabloBlack]

Don't forget a backup solution.

• Paragon Backup & Recovery Free
• EaseUS Todo Backup Free
• Macrium Reflect Free

Again, I would stick with Norton Internet Security, but that is just my opinion.

 

[McLovin]

Very nice setup.

 

[ocsi]

Idem what I say here:"truoc's "other" pc":
"Very solid config. I do not think you need Panda USB vaccine."

 

[truoc]

It's been a little while, but I thought I'd update my setup to get some feedback again. Thanks.

*UPDATED*

Computer literacy skills: Intermediate
PC security risk to infections: Medium
Operating System and any Service Packs: Windows 8 Pro
Architecture: 64 bit
User Account Type: Standard
Real-time protection: avast! 7 free
Second-Opinion scanners: Hitman Pro
Malwarebytes free
Superantispyware free
Primary Web Browser: Google Chrome 23 (Adblock, LastPass)

Mozilla Firefox 17.0.1 (Adblock Plus, HTTPS-Everywhere, LastPass)

Internet Explorer 10 (Albine tracking protection list, Easylist tracking protection list, Fanboy tracking protection list, LastPass);


Other Utilities used/installed:
EMET
SpywareBlaster
Zemana AntiLogger Free
WinPatrol Free
CCleaner
SlimCleaner
SlimDrivers
Filehippo Update Checker


Firewall: Windows Firewall
Router: Firewall enabled
DNS: Norton ConnectSafe

Toolbox in USB:
Ccleaner
HijackThis
Rkill
Kaspersky TDSSKiller
Hitman Pro
Malwarebytes free
Superantispyware portable
GMER
Norton PE
Emsisoft Emergency Kit

Boot Disks:
Norton Bootable Recovery Tool, Kaspersky Rescue Disk, Dr. Web Cureit! Live CD

 

[McLovin]

For Windows 8 :

Looks quite good. Only thing I say is add the other addons.

Browsers Plugins :
This are a few plugins that will make your live more easy and comfortable:

• Add No-Scripted
• Add WOT

 

[Ink]

If you Full Edit your first post, you can the update it with the new details.

It's been a little while, but I thought I'd update my setup to get some feedback again. Thanks.

 

[truoc]

If you Full Edit your first post, you can the update it with the new details.

It's been a little while, but I thought I'd update my setup to get some feedback again. Thanks.

Ah I did not know that. I apologize for making a new reply with my updated stuff.

 

[MrExplorer]

Why not using NIS 2013

 

[McLovin]

Why not using NIS 2013

Because he's using Avast?

 

[truoc]

Why not using NIS 2013

I could use Norton Security Suite 2013 which is provided free of charge from my ISP and while it is a solid program I have a few reasons why it is not my main AV at the moment. One being that for some reason on Windows 8 the Action Center reports that Norton isn't turned on when in fact it is protecting the system. I have posted about this on the Norton forums with no luck in getting it resolved. It doesn't nag me about it, but I'm kind of anal in the fact I want my stuff to work, work right, and have zero issues when it comes to that. Another thing is that I have 5 computers in the house and I'm also anal in the sense that I choose to have the same security product on all 5 computers. One computer is a MAC and I cannot run the free version of the Norton Security Suite on the MAC. My ISP does provide a free version of Norton for MAC, but it is really outdated so I choose not to go that route. Nothing wrong with Norton it is just that my quirky mannerisms get in the way and Avast is a solid product for me at the moment. Subject to change at any time though!