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Basic setup
this setup is common to all my machines
- I just use native security in Win10 (SUA + UAC max + Smartscreen max + Win Def + Win FW ) customizing the settings to my needs (especially Win FW).
- Then i add some registry tweaks to close some potential gaps
- then once my base system (OS + needed softs) are installed and up-to-date, i do a system backup Image with Windows (built-in) Backup & Restore.
- Then i install Rollback RX , to reload in seconds a clean snapshot in case of potential issues; i also use RX as a foundation for my Advanced Setup.
Advanced setup
(because i like toying and im closed beta tester for them), so from RX baseline (which is made from basic Form).
- I add HMP.A , i like some features (encryption, etc...)
- I add Appguard , because it is "da best" SRP software, all i didn't whitelisted myself will be blocked.
- I add ReHIPS for its efficient hookless isolation & Application Control, because i don'y want stuff from my browsing get roots into my system.
In the past i used plenty of softs to make the almost perfect layered setup (older members knows what i'm talking about) but i ditched them for various reason, mostly because some are too much an hassle , other were redundant with my current setup, or i have now enough skills to not have to depend on them.
- AVs like Emsisoft AM , Webroot SA, etc... realtime scanner are obsolete to me and are just now a comfort feature.
- HIPS-based FW/Suite , like Comodo FW/IS or Online Armor Premium; HIPS are obsolete, you have more hassle by clicking useless prompts all the time; better use an SRP software.
- BBs-based software/suites like Emsisoft AM, Norton IS , Symantec EP, for the same reason as HIPS. but i rather use a BB than a HIPS.
- Anti-executables like NVT ERP, etc...they would be still useful to me for other machines but for my main , i have better ones.
- Antilogger like Zemana AL or Spyshelter. keyloggers won't even run on my basic setup.
- Keystroke Encryption like Keyscrambler , because i have HMPA , but this maybe the only soft i would consider adding to my advanced setup if i had it.
- Backup software like Paragon, Acronis, Macrium, etc... no need , Win10 gives me the proper tool; never failed me.
i think i sum it all.