At-Risk WinXPert's Security Config 2019

Last updated
Jul 1, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
EEK
360 TS (Install and uninstall after use)
Avira PC Cleaner
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Kaspersky Protection
uBlock Origin
XDM Browser Monitor
Volume Booster
Maintenance tools
CCleaner 5.59
Defraggler 2.22
System Explorer 7.1
CPU Balance PRO 1.0.0.84
File and Photo backup
Kaspersky Security Cloud Backup
System recovery
ERUNT
Tweaking.com Registry Backup
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Downloading malware samples
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs

harlan4096

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@WinXPert :
  • Even using CFW + CSs settings, enable, at least, UAC to default.
  • As for "Disk Imaging Backup", You may add Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliably.
  • Consider also to run manual backups of important data to external devices, and/or in cloud services.
  • As for "Virus and Malware Removal Tools", You may add: ZAM Free and HitManPro Free.
  • A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.
  • MS is stopping W7 the support next year, but probably Your system can't manage "comfortably" W10 with only 2GB of RAM.
Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, hanks for sharing :giggle:
 

WinXPert

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@WinXPert :
  • Even using CFW + CSs settings, enable, at least, UAC to default.
  • As for "Disk Imaging Backup", You may add Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliably.
  • Consider also to run manual backups of important data to external devices, and/or in cloud services.
  • As for "Virus and Malware Removal Tools", You may add: ZAM Free and HitManPro Free.
  • A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.
  • MS is stopping W7 the support next year, but probably Your system can't manage "comfortably" W10 with only 2GB of RAM.
Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, hanks for sharing :giggle:

I edit a lot of images, if I enable UAC, I can't use drag and drop on Photoshop.

No need for data backup. Most of my files are TV shows episodes and a few documentaries. Not much important after viewing them

Never a fan of ZAM free (A lot of FP plus it trashes all my home brew apps and scripts). EEK is fine for me.

I used to have Password Hasher but is no longer compatible with the browser I used. Tried Dashlane but uninstalled it after 2 days.

This is not even Windows 7 ready. Audio have no Win7 driver support.

Thanks for the suggestions but this setup is tight yet comfy for me.
 

JM Safe

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I edit a lot of images, if I enable UAC, I can't use drag and drop on Photoshop.

No need for data backup. Most of my files are TV shows episodes and a few documentaries. Not much important after viewing them

Never a fan of ZAM free (A lot of FP plus it trashes all my home brew apps and scripts). EEK is fine for me.

I used to have Password Hasher but is no longer compatible with the browser I used. Tried Dashlane but uninstalled it after 2 days.

This is not even Windows 7 ready. Audio have no Windows 7 driver support.

Thanks for the suggestions but this setup is tight yet comfy for me.
Hello @WinXPert , if you have issues ZAM false positives you can report detected items as safe with the UI button. Thank you very much :)
 
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WinXPert

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Changes in Security Configuration

1. Switched to Kaspersky Security Cloud 19.0.0.1088
2. UAC set at default
3. Installed CPU Balance 1.0.0.84
4. Installed Shadow Defender 1.3.0.457
5. Installed Sandboxie 5.20

PC is still used for malware testing. No infection so far.
 

oldschool

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Mar 29, 2018
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Changes in Security Configuration

1. Switched to Kaspersky Security Cloud 19.0.0.1088
2. UAC set at default
3. Installed CPU Balance 1.0.0.84
4. Installed Shadow Defender 1.3.0.457
5. Installed Sandboxie 5.20

PC is still used for malware testing. No infection so far.

Please edit configuration to reflect changes. Looks good! (y) :)
 

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