Yoda's Setup (2017)

[Yoda]

All my 5 machines have the same security configuration
Although the system backup is on demand, it is mandatory AT LEAST once per month
(Usually I have 2-3 backups per month kept for 6 months back)

 

[brambedkar59]

Consider turning On both UAC and Smartscreen, as they are basic security features and highly recommended.
You can add Emsisoft Emergency Kit scanner and Zemana portable as on demand scanners.
Noscript is a great add-on for Firefox.
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[Winter Soldier]

Right suggestions above and if it is possible, consider to migrate to Windows 10, which is much more strong in terms of security compared with Windows 7.

 

[Yoda]

Isn't smartscreen for Internet explorer only?
If yes, I used Internet explorer only once in my life, just to download Firefox

 

[brambedkar59]

Isn't smartscreen for Internet explorer only?
If yes, I used Internet explorer only once in my life, just to download Firefox

Yes, on Win7 Smartscreen is only for IE (another reason for upgrading to Win10 as @Winter Soldier suggested) but some 3rd party apps like Adobe Reader still uses IE engine. Also enabling Smartscreen wouldn't do any harm.

 

[Yoda]

Yes, on Win7 Smartscreen is only for IE (another reason for upgrading to Win10 as @Winter Soldier suggested) but some 3rd party apps like Adobe Reader still uses IE engine. Also enabling Smartscreen wouldn't do any harm.

Thanks for the info my friend.
I Just did it

 

[brambedkar59]

Thanks for the info my friend.
I Just did it

Happy to help
You can update the thread for reflecting current config by clicking on 'Thread tools'>'edit details'.

 

[Yoda]

Happy to help
You can update the thread for reflecting current config by clicking on 'Thread tools'>'edit details'.

(I didn't know that)
Done!

 

[Exterminator]

Enable UAC
Consider adding an on demand scanner(s) other than your real time protection.
Consider migrating to Windows 10.
Edit your config with any changes.
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[JM Safe]

Why UAC disabled? It can be very important to avoid possible infections.

Add ZAM Free.

Add HTTPS Everywhere.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[mekelek]

if you're running Comodo with CS settings, no point in having Avira.

 

[Yoda]

- I am only running comodo as firewall and I have remove the antivirus.
A few months ago I run a test: I made a directory with 80 infected files.
Comodo found 35 infections while avira 76. Till then I removed comodo antivirus and using avira.

Why UAC disabled? It can be very important to avoid possible infections.
Add ZAM Free.
Add HTTPS Everywhere.
Thanks for sharing.

Both Added! Thanks for the info...

-Regarding UAC, it is really annoying having to confirm 100times a day whatever you want to do. (Any suggestions?)
This is the reason I disable it.
I am not installing any new program in my computer before first check it in my vmware.

 

[brambedkar59]

- I am only running comodo as firewall and I have remove the antivirus.
A few months ago I run a test: I made a directory with 80 infected files.
Comodo found 35 infections while avira 70. Till then I removed comodo antivirus and using avira.

Read here about configuring the CFW.

 

[Yoda]

- SmartScreen Enabled
- HTTPS Everywhere installed
- Zemana Free Installed (On demand)
- AdwCleaner Installed (On demand)

Profile Updated...
Thanks everyone for your advices...

--- UPDATE ---

- I made a directory with 80 infected files.
- Avira (Real Time) Detected 76/80
- Zemana (On Demand) Detected 70/80 (Included the 4 Avira missed!)
So... Avira+Zemana = 80/80

Once again, many thanks for your advices guys...

 

[Yoda]

What does the UNVERIFIED next to my security setup means?
Do I have to run a tool or something?

 

[AlanOstaszewski]

What does the UNVERIFIED next to my security setup means?
Do I have to run a tool or something?

No. Just wait... A moderator need to check your config

 

[ispx]

OS Edition: Ultimate (Windows 7 or Vista)

huh say what?

 

[Yoda]

No. Just wait... A moderator need to check your config

Ah! OK...
Thank you...

huh say what?

It is Windows 7 Ultimate...
But the only ultimate option says (7 or vista)

 

[ispx]

@Yoda,

oh ok, not your fault.

 

[JHomes]

Backup strategy is ok, but sounds like there's a good chance that you may lose out on some data if it's once a month.

You should either increase the frequency, or supplement with a snapshot tool like Rollback Rx. Either works, but you probably don't want to restore a backup and find you're out for (potentially) a month's worth of data.