Advanced Plus Security venustus gaming laptop Config 2020

[Venustus]

Latest configuration

 

[harlan4096]

Set UAC to Default, at least...

 

[Nagisa]

Does it make that much difference? I mean, he runs KTM. His setup is probably more secure than most, yet this topic marked as Danger

 

[EndangeredPootis]

Does it make that much difference? I mean, he runs KTM. His setup is probably more secure than most, yet this topic marked as Danger

The UAC is more important than any antivirus software, no matter how good it may be or how annoying the UAC can be.

 

[Venustus]

I probably should set UAC to default levels but it annoys the hell out of me
Ok, I will do it if it removes the danger sign...Red scares me
Thanks!!

 

[Burrito]

I probably should set UAC to default levels but it annoys the hell out of me
Ok, I will do it if it removes the danger sign...Red scares me
Thanks!!

Ahhh.... it's more fun to have a "DANGER!" setup.

At one time, it seemed like Kerish Doctor had slowed development to a crawl. But I don't track that one... so I dunno what's going on with the good doctor these days.

Not surprisingly... setup looks great venustus.

 

[Nagisa]

The UAC is more important than any antivirus software, no matter how good it may be or how annoying the UAC can be.

I'm not sure. It seemed like people who are tech illiterate is more likely to accept uac warning in case of malware infection. So how could it be more important than a full functional security software? Is there anything I'm not aware of?

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

@venustus
1- First using a Admin account by default is not recommended. Use SUA.
2- once done, set UAC to Max, if not , don't bother enabling it. "default" doesn't help much more.
3- implement password for UAC prompts on the admin account.
4- block unsigned elevation.

With just those little steps, you just thwarted 80% of the common malware (without even needing an AV).
Now if you expect to cross upon sophisticated malware, it won't suffice (obviously) but still help.

You think security or you don't. don't take half-measures.

I'm not sure. It seemed like people who are tech illiterate is more likely to accept uac warning in case of malware infection. So how could it be more important than a full functional security software? Is there anything I'm not aware of?

yes obviously.
Google about Integrity Levels, session 0, and admin/system privileges.

 

[Venustus]

Thanks for all your suggestions/comments!!