Fullm's Windows 7 Security

[fullm]

This is my simple system configuration, I heavily use my virtual machine (powershadow ) for anything that could be risky.

 

[Deleted member 178]

But you disabled Windows Update , which is risky.

 

[fullm]

But you disabled Windows Update , which is risky.

I use the system restore software --powershadow

 

[Winter Soldier]

Edit: you use Windows 7, and it would be better to migrate to Windows 10.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Security is built in layers, Smartscreen is a fundamental security layer that should be enabled.

he is on Win7 and use chrome, he has no use of Smartscreen (which applies only to IE).

I use the system restore software --powershadow

and what if (because you have an unpatched OS) you get a FUD rootkit/bioskit that will disregard your restore software (which seems a clone of Shadow Defender )?

 

[fullm]

Edit: you use Windows 7, and it would be better to migrate to Windows 10.

I know, my app run in the a Virtual Machine, so i disable it

Edit: you use Windows 7, and it would be better to migrate to Windows 10.

I have tried, but my pc became too slowly, so i rollbacked it

 

[Rengar]

Replace AdGuard with Ublock Origin, HTTPS Everywhere.
Add Malwarebytes to on demand.
Good config.

 

[Winter Soldier]

he is on Windows 7 and use chrome, he has no use of Smartscreen(which applies only to IE).

Yeah, I edited my post but you were faster than me

 

[Ink]

Edit: you use Windows 7, and it would be better to migrate to Windows 10.

Probably doesn't want spyware.

Add Malwarebytes to on demand.

Malwarebytes 3 is quite heavy for just on-demand scanning, think of all the other Features they packed into the new version. It's not really suitable as a lightweight scanner, in my opinion.

 

[Rengar]

@Spawn Better SAS then

 

[In2an3_PpG]

Malwarebytes 3 is quite heavy for just on-demand scanning, think of all the other Features they packed into the new version. It's not really suitable as a lightweight scanner, in my opinion.

Could always install one of the older versions of malwarebytes.

 

[Ink]

Could always install one of the older versions of malwarebytes.

But for how long will they support Malwarebytes 2 when regular definition updates?

 

[In2an3_PpG]

But for how long will they support Malwarebytes 2 when regular definition updates?

Looks like Malwarebytes will (maybe) keep pushing definition updates out for older versions of Anti-Malware. They say "You may continue to use the older product version at your own risk, but ongoing protection updates are not guaranteed". Not sure if this includes definitions or if this is just for the application itself.

Malwarebytes Support - Home Products Lifecycle Policy

 

[Ink]

Looks like Malwarebytes will (maybe) keep pushing definition updates out for older versions of Anti-Malware.
Malwarebytes Support - Home Products Lifecycle Policy

An error on my behalf, I meant to ask about MBAM 1.x, but I see v1.75 is listed as Active so that's good news for a couple of months.
End of Maintenance 12/8/16
End of Life 6/8/17

 

[brod56]

Even though you are using Windows 7, there is absolutely no reason to disable OS updates. Microsoft is still pushing important security patches for the system.
UAC up to max helps prevent background processes which you may not want.
Not that bad afterall, I like ESET and Zemana.

But for how long will they support Malwarebytes 2 when regular definition updates?

Probably not for much time. Mbam died for me when they tried to turn into a full AV. $$$ rules the world...

 

[Exterminator]

OS security updates are extremely important!
Consider adding an additional on demand scanner(s).
What version of ESET are you running?
Other than the OS updates your config looks good!
Thanks for sharing it with us

 

[JM Safe]

Why OS Updates disabled? This can bring you to a possible infection, because of vulnerabilities and instability.

Please add MalwareBytes.

Add HTTPS Everywhere.

Thanks for sharing.