My security... any tips?

[BDani]

Hey guy's!
So I'd like to get some comment's about my system security!
My OS is Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit.
4GB RAM

So here it is:
Microsoft Security Essential's - free and powerful as far as I know. I'v heard goods about this AV + it's compatibility with Windows 7 and it's built-in Firewall, am I right?

MalwareBytes - Run's registerd but not in a real-time protection mode. Is that cool?

CounterSpy - Run's registerd but also not in a real-time protection!

DeepFreeze - tried the trial version and I was quite amazed of this program!

Thinking to buy:
Sandboxie - run stuff in a sandboxed environment? sound's awesome!

SuperAntiSpyware - A great anti-spyware program! Used the portable and free version fromt theire homepage.

Please comment and share you'r thought's with me
Am I beeing paranoid? XD

 

[richc46]

Welcome
All that is needed is Security Essentials
Malwarebytes, free editiion
Windows firewall

You can, also add WinPatrol, my and Corrine's favorite extra protection.

Add a little common sense and the other software is just a waste of space and maybe money.In addition, it takes resources and your time to do unnecessary scans.
Thats my opinion.

 

[BDani]

OK
What is winpatrol?

 

[richc46]

It has many good features, which I use.
For purpose here, it takes a pic of your hard drive when you install. Then if you or a virus or malware tries to install something you are warned and you can say yes or not
Nice feature. You must have real time AV, however
BillP Studios - WinPatrol

 

[swarfega]

Winpatrol saved me from a virus that wanted to add itself. So Id recommend it.
My personal preference is Superantispyware over Malwarebytes.

 

[Grimmjow]

This is your ultimate protection: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html
Doesn't have to be Macrium, but be sure to have image of your system partition and backups of your data of course. Second step are AV programs.
cheers

 

[the dummy]

Sandboxie is powerful enough to protect your system without anything else.

 

[JMH]

Hey guy's!
So I'd like to get some comment's about my system security!
My OS is Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit.
4GB RAM

So here it is:
Microsoft Security Essential's - free and powerful as far as I know. I'v heard goods about this AV + it's compatibility with Windows 7 and it's built-in Firewall, am I right?

MalwareBytes - Run's registerd but not in a real-time protection mode. Is that cool?

CounterSpy - Run's registerd but also not in a real-time protection!

DeepFreeze - tried the trial version and I was quite amazed of this program!

Thinking to buy:
Sandboxie - run stuff in a sandboxed environment? sound's awesome!

SuperAntiSpyware - A great anti-spyware program! Used the portable and free version fromt theire homepage.

Please comment and share you'r thought's with me
Am I beeing paranoid? XD

Welcome
All that is needed is Security Essentials
Malwarebytes, free editiion
Windows firewall

You can, also add WinPatrol, my and Corrine's favorite extra protection.

Add a little common sense and the other software is just a waste of space and maybe money.In addition, it takes resources and your time to do unnecessary scans.
Thats my opinion.

Richard has provided you with sound advice..
I would encourage you to keep SuperAntispyware as well.

 

[Corrine]

Hi, BDani.

With multiple anti-malware scanning programs installed, to avoid false/positives and allow for complete removal by each program, do a shutdown/restart between scans with each program. It is also advisable to clean temp files prior to scanning.

 

[Bill2]

Looks like you're loaded. Really, otherwise it doesnt make sense to pay so much when you can manage wonderfully with a little money.

Now all you need to throw all that money down the drain is to visit a shady site and keep clicking randomly, particularly on ads and popups.

 

[pparks1]

What's the primary difference between the free versions of WinPatrol and the Plus version that costs $29?

 

[BDani]

Looks like you're loaded. Really, otherwise it doesnt make sense to pay so much when you can manage wonderfully with a little money.

Now all you need to throw all that money down the drain is to visit a shady site and keep clicking randomly, particularly on ads and popups.

Not loaded. I got only 3 program's which I bought. Costed me like a 100 bux?
And I work. So I make my own money for the last year don't have to get my partent's permission.

Hi, BDani.

With multiple anti-malware scanning programs installed, to avoid false/positives and allow for complete removal by each program, do a shutdown/restart between scans with each program. It is also advisable to clean temp files prior to scanning.

I know thank's for the tip

What's the primary difference between the free versions of WinPatrol and the Plus version that costs $29?

I'm almost sure they point out features in theire homepage.

 

[Corrine]

It is important to note that the $29 is a one-time license fee, with no renewals. You can also use that license on all the computers in your home.

The following additional features are included in WinPatrol PLUS.

• Access to WinPatrol PLUS Knowledgebase (24/7)
• Real-time Infiltration Detection
• Increased PLUS Performance
• Automatically respond and/hide specific alerts
• Review and Remove ActiveX components
• Custom Registry Monitoring and Reg Locking (NEW)
• Access to WinPatrol Cloud results

I recall the performance increase with PLUS as being significant. The PLUS Knowledge base is very useful. Controlling ActiveX and the custom registry monitoring features are also very helpful. Following are examples of using PLUS features to provide protection from published vulnerabilities.

• Protection From DLL Vulnerability with WinPatrol PLUS
• Adobe Flash/Reader Vulnerability Mitigation Options
• Microsoft Security Advisory 971778

 

[pparks1]

It's the Real-time Infiltration Detection which is what alerts you immediately when something tries to install or makes changes on the system I take it.

I notice that the free version will tell you...but it seems to run a little scan every 3 minutes or so...So technically you could be unaware of the change for up to 3 minutes.

 

[Corrine]

Many WinPatrol features have the option to set the time between Scotty's patrols. Scotty will patrol in "real time" for WinPatrol Plus subscribers. This means that if there is a change to a monitored feature, immediate notification will be provided. With the free version of WinPatrol, it is up to the user to set the time between patrols.

Anytime the clock icon is available, the time can be adjusted between patrols. Clicking on the icon opens the option windows illustrated below.

Plus:

Free:

 

[richc46]

We all talk about security; anti virus, malware, patches etc, but are you up to date?
Find out now
PSI - Consumer - Products
This makes a good addition to your aresenal.

 

[Borg 386]

You can have all the anti spyware/av's you want on your system. But one thing prevails above all...common sense.

If you go to questionable site, or go looking for pirated software or other things, then the sites you'll encounter will more then likely be laced with viruses or malware.

That's not to say that if you stick to "legitimate" sites, you'll be 100% safe, legitimate sites have been infiltrated.

Just use a bit of caution, be suspicious of "erratic behavior" if your PC starts acting in ways it didn't before, and always keep your AV/Spyware defs up to date and use them. They do no good if they're sitting on your HD not being run.

For my part, I use Norton 360, Comodo firewall, MSE and run scans of Malwarebytes on a regular basis. I also randomly check my processes using Process Explorer and use TCPview to keep an eye on the connects.

And even though Norton and MSE have background scanning, I still do a full scan with both at regular intervals.

Edit: Secunia is a good program for helping you keep tabs on what needs updated.

 

[Joan Archer]

I agree there Richard, it's a great little program for letting you know your programs are up to date.