Software to protect Windows 7

Smorton

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I am looking for recommendations for keeping Windows 7 running smoothly. I used EaseToDo to go back to an earlier version of my operating system. That went smooth and I thought I should start protecting my system.

Currently I am using Microsoft Security Essentials.

Any recommendations for Anti-virus, Mal ware, etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Smorton
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EP45-UD3P
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series ATA Device (2) WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device (3) WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0 ATA Device (4) SanDisk Cruzer USB Device (5) SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB Device (6) Seagate Backup+ BK USB Device (7) Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway DX4831-01e (Mid-Tower Desktop)
OS
Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
CPU
Intel i3 530 2.93GHz, 2933MHz 2 Cores 4 Logical Processors
Motherboard
Gateway H57M01 133 megahertz
Memory
6GB of 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
32MB Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD IGChip
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Gateway HX2000 20inch TFT active matrix TN
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 59 hertz
Hard Drives
WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 [HDD] (1000.20 GB) -- drive 0,
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH41N [CD-ROM dr]
Four card readers, and Four USB 2.0
PSU
300watts.
Case
Mid-Tower Desktop
Cooling
Stock from Gateway
Keyboard
Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, see Other Info
Mouse
Orig. Gateway wore out now using Insignia USB wired optical
Internet Speed
Vz FIOS 10ms png 57.64Mbps down 65.53Mbps up Speedtest.org
Antivirus
Zamana Anti-logger with Anti-malware, MSE, Windows Firewall,
Browser
IE11.0.9600.19399-Upd ver11.0.135, Firefox 68.0.1 x64
Other Info
System Specs by Belarc.

BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. P01-A0 11/17/2009

Replaced the MS 'Natural' Standard PS/2 Enhanced 101-102 Keyboard with a new Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 on August 1st 2014.

Canon Pixma MG3222 Printer.

Updated to IE11 on 12102015 | Fios Quantum Router g1100

Additional AV: SpywareBlaster, manual Mbam, SAS
Many Thanks

SM
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EP45-UD3P
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series ATA Device (2) WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device (3) WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0 ATA Device (4) SanDisk Cruzer USB Device (5) SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB Device (6) Seagate Backup+ BK USB Device (7) Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex
Microsoft Security Essentials is a great accurate but user-friendly security software. I pair it up with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware as my on-demand scanner for monthly scans and external drives. So MSE is for Real-time protection :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (32-bit)
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz (Stock)
Motherboard
ASUS P8H61-M LX (Rev 3.0)
Memory
1x Kingston DDR3 SDRAM @ 1333MHz 4GB (Stock)
Graphics Card(s)
PALIT NVIDIA GeForce 210 @ 1GB DDR3 (Stock)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC887 (On-Board)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron L227WTG-PF 22" LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 (Monitor) & 1176x664 (TV)
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Blue @ 500GB (Internal) & Western Digital Elements @ 500GB (External)
PSU
Seasonic M12II Bronze Evo Edition @ 520W
Case
Cooler Master HAF X
Cooling
DEEPCOOL Gamma Archer CPU Cooler & 1x 120mm Side Intake Fan
Keyboard
Compaq KB-0133 PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Elephant Blade Runner GR WEM-1019 USB Laser Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
PLDT Home DSL @ 3 Mbps ↓ & 0.75 Mbps ↑
Antivirus
Microsoft SE & Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Premium)
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Edifier 2.1 Speaker System + Bose SoundLink Mini | Samsung LN540520X/XAA LCD TV via HDMI | Epson L120
Im using NOD32 for a long time as an antivirus.. seems ti solve all the problems..
and I also have CCleaner (Free tool) which I use sometimes to clean temporary files etc..
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 64bit
I use Microsoft Security Essentials, the built in Windows firewall and Malwarebytes Pro (paid version).
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Own Build
OS
Windows 10 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Intel CPU Graphics
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell S2719dgf
Screen Resolution
2560X1440
Hard Drives
1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Pro
500GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Insider
2 TB drive for backup
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
100 MB/sec (Cable)
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Other Info
Cakewalk (Sonar) by BandLab and Studio One 4.1 Pro recording studio software. MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface, Frontier Tranzport wireless control unit, Behringer X-Touch Control Surface.
Five USB connected optical drives for CD Audio production using Nero BurningROM

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
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