What is your security setup these days?

[Boost]

-{ Quote: "man look at this video that is why we need proactive protection(hips/sandbox)etc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrWEpv56RE4" }-

Nah just rely on your antivirus :argh: Hey,some people like to do things the hard way.

[jmonge]

;D ;) ;D

[Rilla927]

@Boost

Your hilarious, but your right!

Guys, what category does Microsoft Essentials fall into? Is it a medi-oker or what? I have never used it before. I just restored my daughters laptop and noticed it in the program list. I don't see anything running so I don't think it has been unpacked since she bought her laptop.

[toxinon12345]

-{ Quote: "Guys, what category does Microsoft Essentials fall into?" }-

Microsoft Security Essentials provides you one of the best Proactive protection
with high heuristics and accurate detection

[jmonge]

look at this ;) this is dedicated for you boost:thumb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjBm7fBUs6w

[Boost]

-{ Quote: "look at this ;) this is dedicated for you boost:thumb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjBm7fBUs6w" }-

Yup, thats why I've ran Geswall for an entire year with no issues ;D it just plain works!

[jmonge]

for the first time i agree with you;D just joking man:thumb: :thumb:
i am glad i am using it too;)

[Kerodo]

-{ Quote: "

Guys, what category does Microsoft Essentials fall into? Is it a medi-oker or what? I have never used it before." }-
It's actually quite good. Check the av-compartives.org ratings... I'd say it's about as good as Avast, perhaps not quite as good as Avira or Symantec. But still very good.

[Rilla927]

@Toxinon
Thank you for that;)

@Kerodo

Long time no talk!!

I forgot about av-comparatives. Thanks for your in put bud.

[acr1965]

Just added Trend Micro SafeSync online backup / storage to the arsenal . Sale ends Jan. 4th for anyone interested- unlimited storage for home use, continuous backup, sale is $35 for 1 year which is about 40% off- it is essentially the same as humyo.com.
https://www.humyo.com/

Android app works fine on my phone to access files.

[TheIgster]

-{ Quote: "interesting.. If you set the execution of unknown to restricted or blocked in CIS you will see the difference.Anyways how is ESS against zero day malware?;D" }-

The settings were left on default. Same with Avast and ESS. Sorry, but ESET was light years ahead of CIS against the 0 day malware I tested. While not perfect, it performed much, much better.

CIS = fail in my tests. Big time. I shouldn't have to tweak a ton of settings or tell it to trust nothing. I didn't have to tweak Avast or ESS.

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "The settings were left on default. Same with Avast and ESS. Sorry, but ESET was light years ahead of CIS against the 0 day malware I tested. While not perfect, it performed much, much better.

CIS = fail in my tests. Big time. I shouldn't have to tweak a ton of settings or tell it to trust nothing. I didn't have to tweak Avast or ESS." }-
ah sorry to know that.. Good luck to you with ESS my friend.:thumb:

[Rilla927]

-{ Quote: "Just added Trend Micro SafeSync online backup / storage to the arsenal . Sale ends Jan. 4th for anyone interested- unlimited storage for home use, continuous backup, sale is $35 for 1 year which is about 40% off- it is essentially the same as humyo.com.
https://www.humyo.com/

Android app works fine on my phone to access files." }-

Thanks for posting when the sale ends cuz I was wondering.

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for posting when the sale ends cuz I was wondering." }-
no problem- I updated over in the backup forum. everything seems to be running pretty well. Now I guess I'm left with whether to get a snapshot program like RollbackRX or just do some imaging program like from the new Todo backup.

Question- has anyone used the built in Image program in Windows 7 Ultimate? Does it make an image of the entire drive (ex- installed programs) or just the bare metal image (or whatever it's called)??

[jmonge]

testing Zemana Antilogger;)

[nikanthpromod]

-{ Quote: "So you are using one of the best firewalls out there in the Comodo suite, but you still have Windows firewall enabled? :what:" }-

I used only Comodo Defense +
Firewall and AV disable.:D

* Removed Comodo . bcoz its freezing my pc:-\

[nikanthpromod]

Windows XP SP3

Realtime:
Sandboxie( Forced browsers, messengers, removable drives)
Spyshelter Free
Windows firewall

Ondemand:
Hitman pro

[Matthijs5nl]

-{ Quote: "
Linksys WRT54G2 router built-in firewall
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit built-in firewallUsing Administrator account; DEP and SEHOP are enabled for all processes and programs; UAC is on always notify; Windows Defender is disabled; using Internet Explorer 9 beta
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.2 Hitman Pro 3.5both licenses end on the 12th of january
It might be possible the Windows firewall will be replaced, depending on what I do when my current ESET NOD32 Antivirus ends, there are three possibilies:

continuing current setup;
replacing ESET NOD32 Antivirus by a free antivirus;
upgrading to ESET Smart Security.
" }-
Currently trialing ESET Smart Security, since the popups of ESET NOD32 Antivirus to renew my license we're getting annoying.
When ESET Smart Security starts to pop-up because my trial will end, I will investigate option 2. I will test out Avira Personal again, since I heard the ads are gone, however it is a shame it lacks the Dutch language.

[Fuzzydice45]

Windows XP SP3

Real-Time
Avast Antivirus Free - File Shield only, scanning writes and executes.
Sandboxie Paid - Sandboxing SRWare Iron.
- Force Iron to run in the sandbox.
- Iron has direct access to my bookmarks, cookies and downloads folder.
- Iron is the only program allowed to run or have internet access in the sandbox.
- Sandbox contents get deleted on shutdown.

On-Demand
Hitman Pro

[trjam]

Real time- Eset Smart Security

On Demand- Malwarebytes

Backup- First Defense-ISR

[buckslayr]

Many thanks to Sully. Now running sandboxie (paid) with avast free as a backup. Very light set up and I believe very secure.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "no problem- I updated over in the backup forum. everything seems to be running pretty well. Now I guess I'm left with whether to get a snapshot program like RollbackRX or just do some imaging program like from the new Todo backup.

Question- has anyone used the built in Image program in Windows 7 Ultimate? Does it make an image of the entire drive (ex- installed programs) or just the bare metal image (or whatever it's called)??" }-

I have used it. You can make an image of an entire hard drive or you can backup selected files. Restoring an image is slow compared to other backup solutions.

[The_ChamP]

Removed sandboxie and using avast sandbox

[nikanthpromod]

Windows XP SP3

Realtime:
Sandboxie( Forced browsers, messengers, removable drives)
Spyshelter Free
Windows firewall

Ondemand:
Hitman pro
MBAM
MalAware

[SourMilk]

Windows 7 64bit

Removed Avast Internet Security

Installed Avira Antivir Personal Free
Installed PC Tools Firewall + v7
Installed Sandboxie (free version)

Works well together and very secure. Protects against keyloggers, exploits, trojans, virii, and malware in general that come through the internet and executables.

Avast IS was light, easy to use, and partially effective. It missed keyloggers as most AV's will. The only preventative I've found was to sandbox the browser or virtualize the OS. I would rather prevent one then discover one has been collecting my keystrokes through detection.

SourMilk out

[nikanthpromod]

-{ Quote: "Windows XP SP3

Realtime:
Sandboxie( Forced browsers, messengers, removable drives)
Spyshelter Free
Windows firewall

Ondemand:
Hitman pro
MBAM
MalAware" }-

Added LnS:D
Disabled Windows firewall

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "I have used it. You can make an image of an entire hard drive or you can backup selected files. Restoring an image is slow compared to other backup solutions." }-
What would you consider slow? I have a 250 GB C drive that would be imaged/restored and it is about 1/2 full if that means anything.

thanks

[minhgi]

A little change to paid protection:

On Access-
NIS 2011
Malwarebytes - web url disable - block to many website
Adaware - file block disable - conflict with NIS file access


On Demand-
SAS - Realtime protection does not detect anything and resource hog on boot
Hitman Pro - Good for detecting Bootsector and rootkit virus

little change to free setup:

On Access -
PC Tools Firewall - HIPS
PC Tools Threat Fire - BB
Panda Clouda - (in the cloud) good at blocking but suck at removal
Avira Antivirus - good at blocking but suck at removal

On Demand-
SAS
Adaware
Malwarebytes
Hitman Pro

[jmonge]

new set security set up for :

Win7 64 bits:AppGuard beta and Kav AntiVirus

Win Vista 32 bits:Prevx and GesWall Pro and Hitman Pro

Xp2 32 bits:Pe Guard and Hitman Pro

[darthsideous666]

Still the same (at least for 99 more days);D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "What would you consider slow? I have a 250 GB C drive that would be imaged/restored and it is about 1/2 full if that means anything.

thanks" }-

I had a 30gb partition backed up with Windows Backup and it took about a hour to restore the image. I used Acronis True Image and it took about 25 minutes to restore the image.

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "new set security set up for :

Win7 64 bits:AppGuard beta and Kav AntiVirus

Win Vista 32 bits:Prevx and GesWall Pro and Hitman Pro

Xp2 32 bits:Pe Guard and Hitman Pro" }-
J very solid setup man... Are you preparing for malware shower?;D

[Securon]

Good Evening ! Real time...Avast Internet Security Suite...Prevx 3.0 with Safe-On Line. S.A.S.Pro & MBAM Pro...Both On Demand. Browsers...Google Chrome and Firefox...Primary...I.E.8...On Demand. O/S...Windows 7. Sincerely...Securon

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Good Evening ! Real time...Avast Internet Security Suite...Prevx 3.0 with Safe-On Line. S.A.S.Pro & MBAM Pro...Both On Demand. Browsers...Google Chrome and Firefox...Primary...I.E.8...On Demand. O/S...Windows 7. Sincerely...Securon" }-
did you try the firefox beta.. I heard it improved a lot..;D

[jmonge]

kernell i am having trouble with appguard;D it is telling me an error message;D so for now i will replace it with GesWall Pro

[bo elam]

Real Time
Sandboxie
Windows firewall

On demand
MBAM
Hitman Pro

Bo

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "J very solid setup man... Are you preparing for malware shower?;D" }-

LOL K. He is going to do some major malware testing ;D

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "I had a 30gb partition backed up with Windows Backup and it took about a hour to restore the image. I used Acronis True Image and it took about 25 minutes to restore the image." }-
thanks for the info

[zerotox]

Changed quite a bit after experiencing hangs and constant 30-40% CPU usage by NAV 2011 on malware detection on download and failure to clean (99% sure due to incompatibility with Sandboxied Chrome). For the first time in months I decided to take off Sandboxie to try the new Geswall version. So far I love Geswall, alas I can't fford to buy the pro version.
P.S. Any experiences with the Sandbox in the new Avast version? Is it a worthy contender?

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "Changed quite a bit after experiencing hangs and constant 30-40% CPU usage by NAV 2011 on malware detection on download and failure to clean (99% sure due to incompatibility with Sandboxied Chrome). For the first time in months I decided to take off Sandboxie to try the new Geswall version. So far I love Geswall, alas I can't fford to buy the pro version.
P.S. Any experiences with the Sandbox in the new Avast version? Is it a worthy contender?" }-
I've not tried Chrome and the sandbox in Avast for a few weeks but when I did try it there was a problem running flash.

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "I've not tried Chrome and the sandbox in Avast for a few weeks but when I did try it there was a problem running flash." }-

Yes, I read about it as well. I hope it will get better so that I can use it instead of a 3rd party Sandboxing software.

By the way - anyone using or have used Norton AV 2011 with Geswall? Are there any conflicts?

[The_ChamP]

im running avast sandbox for now and it is working very well

[Creer]

Linksys hardware router

Realtime:
Look 'n' Stop Firewall 2.07
Defensewall HIPS 3.09

On-demand:
HitmanPro 3.5.7/118
MalwareBytes 1.50

Backup:
ShadowProtect Desktop 4.0.5

Opera 11 + WOT extension (https://addons.opera.com/addons/extensions/details/wot/0.9/)

[jmonge]

GesWall Pro and HitMan Pro

[jmonge]

BufferZone Pro still avaliable for free;)

[Securon]

Good Morning !Kernelwars I'm hesitant in using Beta apps...due to past experiences.From a security standpoint I'm using the Avast virtualization on all my browsers. Otherwise Firefox is excellent. Sincerely...Securon

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "Good Morning !Kernelwars I'm hesitant in using Beta apps...due to past experiences.From a security standpoint I'm using the Avast virtualization on all my browsers. Otherwise Firefox is excellent. Sincerely...Securon" }-

Do you feel safe regarding exploits and rougues with Avast virtualization? I know it's still not a match for sandboxie but still is it reliable enough? I'd love to use it but I'm still hesitant, having read about its glitches and bugs, also about it being breached.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Do you feel safe regarding exploits and rougues with Avast virtualization? I know it's still not a match for sandboxie but still is it reliable enough? I'd love to use it but I'm still hesitant, having read about its glitches and bugs, also about it being breached." }-

i havent had any bugs and its never been unstable for me, ive been using it for a month or so straight.

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "i havent had any bugs and its never been unstable for me, ive been using it for a month or so straight." }-

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'll keep it in mind and will probably try it myself at last. Right now, after an initial BSOD, Avast works OK with Geswall 2.9.1 free.

[justenough]

Added Mamutu and Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "thanks for the info" }-

Your welcome..

[ruinebabine]

-{ Quote: "that is the only way you know what you are trying without asking others i am the kind of person that i try it and prove it my self type of person:) ;D
anyway so far i tested all and in long time the software that really convince me so far it is Prevx,winpatrol plus and spyshelter:thumb: i love this 3 programs
the rest for example Defensewall,appguard and mbam pro

note:this six programs are my faborites programs ever but the diference is this:prevx,winpatrol,spyshelter are 64 bit system ready with out any trouble or slow down:thumb: :thumb:

note:the second group:defensewall,appguard,mbam pro

now for example Defensewall is not 64 ready:'( ,appguard is beta and has some bugs;D now mbam pro is 64 ready and the detention rate is one of the best:thumb: and in windows vista and win7 is super fast:thumb: but in my xp systems is very slow and make my browsing slow in xp systems;D

another note:PE Guard it is in my heart but i want 64 bit system ready:thumb: i will wait for this one:thumb:

also i am testing geswall and i already fall in love with and it will be 64 ready:thumb:

for now my set up will be prevx,spyshelter and winpatrol plus" }-
Hi Jmonge,
You made an excellent roundup in your post and I would say that I am mostly on same boat... Only, I did not try Spyshelter and I found AppGuard very annoying to use on 7x64 (popups galore). I use SAS Pro, MBAM free and Hitman Pro on demand. And yes for DWall and PE Guard would be so nice if they could be ported to 64-bit. Never tried Geswall, but I will use Sandboxie with confidence once i finish to configure it to my liking (same with Look'n'Stop fw).
Another one that I use and like very much on 64 is Shadow Defender and I would be curious to know if you ever had a chance to try this one.

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "GesWall Pro and HitMan Pro" }-
J how about spyshelter premium and hitman pro?:argh:

[jmonge]

ruinebabine yes i have tested SD and malware tested also and is very well at keeping the system clean and it doesnt slow down my system but the development is very slow:)
kernell at this very moment i am trying a new toy;) but spyshelter is in my heart8)

[Pain of Salvation]

changed avast to MSE 2

[Kernelwars]

For 3 of 32 bit win 7 systems- win 7 fw + win 7 fw control, spyshelter premium, hitman Pro + Macrinum Reflect :D
For 2 of 64 bit win 7 - NIS 2011 + Spyshelter Premium + hitman pro + Keriver 1-Click Restore :argh:

[jmonge]

for 2011 i decided to just use the following programs in 3 diferent computers;)
DefenseWall,GesWall Pro and (hitman Pro in all my computers):thumb: :thumb:

[cm1971]

-{ Quote: "for 2011 i decided to just use the following programs in 3 diferent computers;)
DefenseWall,GesWall Pro and (hitman Pro in all my computers):thumb: :thumb:" }-
Great choices. DefenseWall rocks. 8)

[1chaoticadult]

Still same setup in my sig lol...

[jmonge]

cm1971 correct DefenseWall is top notch soon it will be running in my 32 bits systems and for my 64 bits systems for now it's AppGurad Beta but after geswall pro brings the 64 bits then it will be protection my 64 bits systems:thumb:

[Noob]

Finally switched to Windows 7 Ultimate x64 ;D
So setup might change in the next days, for now it's only EAM, any recommendations for some good anti keyloggers x64 compatible?
Aside from KeyScrambler which is limited to certain apps

[justenough]

Added Privatefirewall, turned off the HIPS. Everything running smoothly together so far.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Finally switched to Windows 7 Ultimate x64 ;D
So setup might change in the next days, for now it's only EAM, any recommendations for some good anti keyloggers x64 compatible?
Aside from KeyScrambler which is limited to certain apps" }-

About time Noob took you long enough lol...

[Noob]

Hahaha, that's my pace man ;D
Any good HIPS for x64?

Right now only running EAM :)

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Hahaha, that's my pace man ;D
Any good HIPS for x64?

Right now only running EAM :)" }-
comodo D+ is very good IMO:argh:

[ExtremeGamerBR]

-{ Quote: "changed avast to MSE 2" }-

Good Setup!

[Securon]

Good Evening ! Zerotox...so far so good with Avast Virtualization...to quote Firzen771...in concert with the Behaviour Shield and Avast's Excellent Firewall...and Prevx 3.0 I'm not terribly worried about Malware. I can also bring in Malwarebytes and S.A.S.Pro as the Calvary in the event of War. Sincerely...Securon

[Kernelwars]

added zonealarm pro;D

[Pain of Salvation]

removed mse.

[NAMOR]

Emsisoft Anti-Malware and HMP

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Hahaha, that's my pace man ;D
Any good HIPS for x64?

Right now only running EAM :)" }-

I say stay with EAM and Keyscrambler. BB is better than HIPS IMO..

[jmonge]

GesWall Pro is very fast secure and stable;) still waiting for 64 bits protection:thumb:

[atomomega]

-{ Quote: "BB is better than HIPS IMO.." }-
The downside I see for BB is that the code needs to be executed so that it can be detected, therefore at least a portion of the payload (malicious or not) gets into the system.
Environment Emulation seen as a "sandbox" to evaluate the actions made by a process is a safer approach.
HIPS on the other hand is more restrictive since every single process is denied before execution, very safe aswell but I'm not that paranoid.

[dja2k]

Janurary 6, 2011 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1795127&postcount=12540) - Updated , Added , Removed

Windows 7 Professional x64 (UAC: OFF, WD: OFF, FW: OFF, DEP: ON, SEHOP: ON, EMET: MAX)

Network
Two Linksys Routers (DD-WRT Firmware) in WDS Mode
WPA2-PSK AES Encryption
SPI Firewall Enabled
OpenDNS Configuration
Resident
Online Armor ++ Latest Beta (Paid)
Sandboxie 3.51.09 Beta (Paid)
Mamutu 3.0.0.19 (Paid)
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50 (Paid)
On-Demand
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.326 (Paid)
Active@ Disk Image 4.2.4 (Paid)
VMWare Workstation 7.1.3 (Paid)
Emsisoft Emergency Kit 1.0.0.25
Browser, Immunization, Tweaks
Firefox 4.0b8 (Ad-Block Plus)
Internet Explorer 9.0 Beta
KeyScrambler Professional 2.7.1.0
LastPass 1.70.1 (IE & FF)
Bluetack Safepeer SPLists (via OA for P2P Only)
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6.2 (Full Immunization w/o Global Hooks)
Spyware Blaster 4.4 (All Protection Enabled + Customblocking.txt)
BlackViper's Services Registry Files (Safe W7 Pro 64 Start)
Ultimate Windows Tweaker 2.1 (Customized)
SpeedGuide.net Vista TcpIp Patch 1.5
dja2k

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "The downside I see for BB is that the code needs to be executed so that it can be detected, therefore at least a portion of the payload (malicious or not) gets into the system.
Environment Emulation seen as a "sandbox" to evaluate the actions made by a process is a safer approach.
HIPS on the other hand is more restrictive since every single process is denied before execution, very safe aswell but I'm not that paranoid." }-

Whatever makes you feel safe. I personally I don't want or need a HIPS program and a sandbox well I will wait until Defensewall or Geswall has a 64-bit as I don't like Sandboxie.

[Noob]

The only thing that i don't like about KeyScrambler is that it's not compatible with all software . . . Most software but not all ::)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "The only thing that i don't like about KeyScrambler is that it's not compatible with all software . . . Most software but not all ::)" }-

Try SpyShelter Noob.

[hugsy]

Windows XP sp3, srp, lua, dep, builtin firewall
Firefox +noscript +betterprivacy

clamwin to scan lua from admin

[trjam]

some changes;)

[adam993]

Removed DWPF, installed Online Armor Premium.
Setup: NOD32 Antivirus + Online Armor Premium.

I'll try Returnil System Safe 8)

[jmonge]

geswall is here to stay;) maybe;D it is fast and trouble free,and it has a scaner for untrusted files and can easilly rollback the system with it like in defensewall8)

[nikanthpromod]

Windows XP SP3

Realtime:
Sandboxie (Sandboxed browsers , messengers etc..)
Spyshelter Free
Look'n'Stop

Ondemand:
Hitman Pro
MBAM
MalAware

No Backup:doubt:

[viking313]

My Win7 netbook.....LUA,UAC,EMET and Hitman free;)
My wifes XP desktop...Prevx(paid),MSE;)



Forgot to add..Have Spyware Blaster on both machines......

[justenough]

Added SAS to on-demand scans.

[Kernelwars]

Added eset nod32:)

[PoetWarrior]

Windows 7 64 bit (mostly using internal design of OS to mitigate security concerns)

Different standard accounts for surfing the net vs. business
UAC on full
DEP on certain programs
Windows firewall
Windows Defender only
Microsoft Family Safety program (treating internet like shark infested waters. I use FS as a shark cage (white listing safe websites).

Router with firewall
Firefox with addons
Web mail vs installed mail program

Had to remove EMET due to conflicts with indexing service prematurely shutting down as well as windows explorer shutting down. Since removal no problem has occurred.

[andyman35]

At the moment on my Win7 32bit 'daily use' desktop, settled with:

CIS 5.3 (proactive & custom rules)
Prevx SOL
EMET
Norton DNS (within router)
CTM 2.8

On demand scans with HitmanPro & MBAM

Macrium Reflect Pro for weekly 'full disk' images.

[jmonge]

i wonder if GesWall Pro has a pasword protection???

[cm1971]

-{ Quote: "i wonder if GesWall Pro has a pasword protection???" }-
I would think it would even though I have only ever used the free version. DefenseWall does.

[jmonge]

i know defensewall is a more complete solution;) may go back to it,i love it alot man

[cm1971]

Even though I haven't been using it long DefenseWall has already become one of my favorite security apps. I love it too. :thumb:

[jmonge]

:) try to learn how to use the rollback feature;) it's a very handy-dandy feature to remove malware all kind

[trjam]

ESS on three, Prevx on one.

[jmonge]

i am waiting for prevx 4 and see if it is worth buying it;)

[kjdemuth]

I'm waiting for geswall 3 so I can use it again.
2.9 doens't seem to play well with SR iron.

[Less]

-{ Quote: "i am waiting for prevx 4 and see if it is worth buying it;)" }-

+1 :thumb:

[adam993]

Great changes:
AVG Antivirus (paid) + SpyShelter Premium + Windows Firewall.

[acr1965]

I wonder if anything special will happen when this thread reaches 1 million views?

[zerotox]

Back to what works most smoothly. I had unusual hangs and delays with NAV 2011 Autoprotect analysing downloaded malware samples - sometimes over 15 minutes 30-60% CPU usage until notification of a found and removed threat is displayed.

[jmonge]

AppGuard is running ok now;)

[Pain of Salvation]

Added Eset Smart Security.

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "I wonder if anything special will happen when this thread reaches 1 million views?" }-
All Security-Setups will be Compromised (Malware-Infected)...:) ;D

[moontan]

uninstalled:
- Rollback RX
- Sandboxie Pro

re-installed:
- Shadow Defender

RX & Sandboxie are both great apps and i might go back to them in the future.
i found i wasn't using RX as much as i thought i would.

which left Sandboxie.
i find SD easier to use than SB and if i'm gonna be sandboxing, i figure i might as well sandbox the whole computer, via SD. ;)

[jmonge]

Shadow Defender is greaT program just have to get a good antikeylogger to be more complete or even an agresive firewall with hips like comodo+;)

[moontan]

-{ Quote: "Shadow Defender is greaT program just have to get a good antikeylogger to be more complete or even an agresive firewall with hips like comodo+;)" }-

actually jmonge, if you do your online banking and other sensitive stuff after a reboot (from a previous Shadow Mode and you know your system is clean) there should be no nasties to worry about.

i feel SD is solid enough that you don't really need other real-time security apps with it.
i think it's the only security app i trust 100%.

[jmonge]

i believe you man i tested before with real nasty stuff and survived and it's fast and it doesnt drain your memory:)

[moontan]

-{ Quote: "i believe you man i tested before with real nasty stuff and survived and it's fast and it doesnt drain your memory:)" }-

cool man! :) :thumb:

[kjdemuth]

Got rid of prevx SOL and MBAM real time.
Trying out shadowdefender and CIS v5.
I don't know how long this is going last. I'm usually not a big fan of reboot virtualization. I hate having the reboot installing software, never mind to exit out of a shadow mode. I hope that this is a little more secure than time freeze. I remember when time freeze was having issues with some rootkits slipping by it.

[Rilla927]

Running Returnil, Private Firewall, SOL, Avira Free, No Auto-Run.

So far everything is running well on Win 7 64bit.

[muf]

Giving SpyShelter Free a go. So far working fine.

[Noob]

Back with KeyScrambler ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "I wonder if anything special will happen when this thread reaches 1 million views?" }-
they will give each contributer of the thread a bottle of aspirin..;D :argh:

[guest]

On an ancient laptop.

Real time: Router built-in FW
On-Demand: MBAM and Hitman Pro
Others: several different Backup strategies, several different system hardenings/tweaks.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Back with KeyScrambler ;D" }-

I knew it would happen ;D

[jmonge]

keyscrambler is cool;)

[Osaban]

Vista Ultimate32
UAC on, Win Defender off, EMET 2.0 active.

Real Time

Look'n'Stop Firewall
Avira Premium (Guard + ProActiv: active/ WebGuard active)
Sandboxie registered

On Demand

MBAM
Shadow Defender
ShadowProtect Desktop

Browser

Google Chrome + Ad Muncher
Windows IE8

[jmonge]

is any one using Malware Defender 2.7 these days???

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "is any one using Malware Defender 2.7 these days???" }-

hmm, i forgot bout that program lol, it isnt really mentioned here all that often anymore.

[kjdemuth]

Unfortunatly I think that it has gone by the wayside. I think that for most it is too noisey. It takes alot of configuring to play nicely with it.

[farmerlee]

Felt the itch to start testing some programs again so i did a fresh windows install on the desktop pc and installed rollback rx again. My working snapshot is currently norton 360 for basic security. I was running spyshelter alongside it but i found it too intrusive so currently got zemana antilogger on trial.

[TheIgster]

-{ Quote: "i feel SD is solid enough that you don't really need other real-time security apps with it.
i think it's the only security app i trust 100%." }-

Agreed. I use Shadow Defender still from time to time (as I have a license), but since I found Rollback RX, I love the fact that I can uninstall things, reboot, whatever I want and it is SO easy just to go back to when I made my last snapshot. Making a snapshot takes about 15 seconds. Restoring it takes about 1 minute. It's amazing. The one thing I didn't like about Shadow Defender is you cannot reboot, so uninstalling or installing things that require a reboot are out when using it. I have that solved now with Rollback RX. It's just a great piece of software.

[jmonge]

very sad that malware defender is not popular in this forum anymore;)

[jmonge]

i am now going to test it and see how it feels:)

[icr]

-{ Quote: "very sad that malware defender is not popular in this forum anymore;)" }-

Its been silent for a very long time and no news from its developer:(

[jmonge]

i am running at this very moment;)

[jmonge]

i really love AppGuard;) it is very tight security software;) :thumb:

[icr]

-{ Quote: "i am running at this very moment;)" }-

You installed on Win7 system?
Coz I am getting frequents reboots when installed in my system lately>:(

[The_ChamP]

Removed avast ... added sandboxie back...now relyin on sandboxie with od scans from hmp

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "I use Shadow Defender still from time to time (as I have a license),
but since I found Rollback RX, I love the fact that I can uninstall things, reboot,
whatever I want and it is SO easy just to go back to when I made my last snapshot.
Making a snapshot takes about 15 seconds. Restoring it takes about 1 minute.
It's amazing. The one thing I didn't like about Shadow Defender is you cannot reboot,
so uninstalling or installing things that require a reboot are out when using it.
I have that solved now with Rollback RX. It's just a great piece of software." }-
Can't agree more with you! :thumb:
I use Rollback Rx and Shadow Defender on different PCs.
Boot-to-Restore (Shadow Defender) is Good
BUT
Instant System Recovery (Rollback Rx) is Great; especially when you Test software...

[jmonge]

icr yes i have it in my win7 64 bit with kav antivirus 2011;)

[Greg S]

-{ Quote: "hmm, i forgot bout that program lol, it isnt really mentioned here all that often anymore." }-
I'm using it (2.7) on XP. On Win 7, I'm still using 2.6

Windows 7 System Image
Comodo Time Machine 2.8
UAC Ask for Credentials
SRP All Software/All Users
Windows 7 Firewall Advanced Security
MSE 2.0
PeerBlock 1.1
AppGuard 3.0.7.0
Malware Defender 2.6
SpyShelter 5.02 w/ System Protection disabled

[jmonge]

you are using MD in a 64 or 32 bits?

[moontan]

-{ Quote: "Agreed. I use Shadow Defender still from time to time (as I have a license), but since I found Rollback RX, I love the fact that I can uninstall things, reboot, whatever I want and it is SO easy just to go back to when I made my last snapshot. Making a snapshot takes about 15 seconds. Restoring it takes about 1 minute. It's amazing. The one thing I didn't like about Shadow Defender is you cannot reboot, so uninstalling or installing things that require a reboot are out when using it. I have that solved now with Rollback RX. It's just a great piece of software." }-

right you are.
i decided to re-install RX and give it a longer try.
might as well, it's paid for and i got into the discounted yearly updates/support. :P

[jmonge]

trying bufferzone pro;) it slowed down my 32 system computer;D

[AvinashR]

My HDD crashed again... Actually it was crashed on Christmas. So Now I am using somebody's else Hard Drive (IDE 80 GB)

Security Setup (As Follows)

1. GData Internet Security 21.1.1.0
2. SRP (Software Restriction Policy)
3. Zemana Anti-Logger 1.9.2.243
4. SandboxIE 3.50

And about 1.2 Million Virus Samples in my system... :)

[jmonge]

1.2 millions ;) cool:thumb:

[Boyfriend]

-{ Quote: "And about 1.2 Million Virus Samples in my system... :)" }-

Good collection :D Why do you prefer Zemana AntiLogger?

[jmonge]

yes why zemana?;D

[AvinashR]

-{ Quote: "Good collection :D Why do you prefer Zemana AntiLogger?" }-

Its not all about preference.. I just found one promo offer of Zemana Anti-Logger, so I grabbed it and installed it on my system... ;)

As far as Zemana & SpyShelter is concerned, I always found both quite good..

[AvinashR]

-{ Quote: "1.2 millions ;) cool:thumb:" }-

1.2 million is still not a good collection. I want to have more than 10 Million samples..

[jmonge]

i think spyshelter it's more in the hips side;)

[AvinashR]

-{ Quote: "i think spyshelter it's more in the hips side;)" }-

Yep, SpyShelter is more than Anti-Logger.. and that's a plus point for it.

[Thankful]

-{ Quote: "yes why zemana?;D" }-
Two reasons:
1. Zemana scored 92.11% in MRG Flash Test.
2. Zemana scored level 4 protection in the MRG online banking browser security test.

[jmonge]

;) :thumb:

[AvinashR]

Well I have also GData which is more than enough for me... Its having 99.8% detection rate as well as strong behavior blocker. During my small testing it performed well.. So I can rely on it.

Anyways lets not forget the golden rule.. "If it cannot EXECUTE, it cannot INFECT"

[Boyfriend]

Zemana AntiLogger do what it has been designed to do (on x86 only, x64 is still weak and under development), while SpyShelter do much more especially in category of HIPS. I have tested SpyShelter 5.02 Free against more than 1000 latest samples (including zero day threats (TDL3, Ransom, Fake AV, HDD Defragmenters, MBR Ransom, Koobface, etc.)) and have fond that it alone is more than enough against every tested threats and I did not lost control of system due to SpyShelter strong(est) HIPS.

[AvinashR]

-{ Quote: "Zemana AntiLogger do what it has been designed to do (on x86 only, x64 is still weak and under development), while SpyShelter do much more especially in category of HIPS. I have tested SpyShelter 5.02 Free against more than 1000 latest samples (including zero day threats (TDL3, Ransom, Fake AV, HDD Defragmenters, MBR Ransom, Koobface, etc.)) and have fond that it alone is more than enough against every tested threats and I did not lost control of system due to SpyShelter strong(est) HIPS." }-

No doubt in it.. Zemana is a PURE Anti-Logger with some addition of HIPS whereas SpyShelter is a blend of HIPS and Anti-Logger..

[Greg S]

-{ Quote: "you are using MD in a 64 or 32 bits?" }-
That would be 32

[jmonge]

ok thanks greg:thumb:

[buckslayr]

Thinking of giving spyshelter premium a try. Currently running sandboxie paid. If I run internet facing apps as restircted in spyshelter is that too much overlap?

[The_ChamP]

Removed prevx sol..only sandboxie and winpatrol..feeling naked without av !

[jmonge]

maybe overlap for sure buckslayr,i tested that that you mention and in my xp2 32 bits it slow my browser alot:)

[Kernelwars]

Added rollback rx.. I think I am going to sleep better from today;D

[jmonge]

indeed my friend;)

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "i am now going to test it and see how it feels:)" }-
If i remember correctly it's not compatible with x64, so it's a not go for me, if not i would be using it surely ;D :thumb:

[nikanthpromod]

Windows XP SP3

Realtime:
Sandboxie( Forced browsers, messengers, removable drives)
Spyshelter Free
LnS firewall
Clearcloud DNS(:thumb: Newly added.. im liking it..:D )

Ondemand:
Hitman Pro
MBAM

Software Updater:
SUMO

No Backup :doubt:

[nikanthpromod]

-{ Quote: "i think spyshelter it's more in the hips side;)" }-

:thumb:
But im using free version and the thing i dont like is , free version can only block! cannot terminate..:-\

[Konata Izumi]

I'm back wilders! just re-posting my same old setup. 8)
Been using this for several months. :thumb:

Windows 7 Professional 32-Bit

OS Internals (no extra overhead or cost)

Safe Admin Tweaks [MANUAL] (UAC Hardened, Autorun and Autoplay disabled.)
Software Restriction Policy (Disallowed: Set as default)
Windows FW setup 2-way [IN/OUTBOUND: Block] (Improved via Baseline Security Templates)
Realtime protection
Comodo Time Machine BETA FREE (Password Authentication to start Windows and CTM GUI settings)
GesWall FREE (Auto-isolate)
Spyshelter FREE (Password Protected / Auto Allow - Medium Security Level)
Microsoft Security Essentials


Tool:
ProcessExplorer (replaced task manager)
Microsoft Security Compliance Manager 1.0 (for downloading Baseline Security Templates)
MS LocalGPO (for applying Baseline Security templates) :
Baseline Security Template: (Merged IE8SSLFUser -> IE8SSLFComputer -> Win7SSLFUser -> Win7SSLFDesktop : Allow Legacy Apps to run, Allow Administrators Group to debug programs to fix compatibility with EMET)
EMET 2 (Maximum Security Setting)
CCleaner
On-demand AV will be added if I feel the need for it.


Setup:

Google Chrome (Browser) ( --safe-plugins | GesWall Isolated | Virtualized by OS | Low Integrity | click-to-play plugin )

Media Players (GesWall Isolated | Virtualized by OS | Low Integrity | EMET2)

All Download directories is in separate partition with low rights, 'Untrusted' by Geswall and have a deny ACL to prevent low rights processes executing in low rights container
(downloaded low rights processes can't execute in medium / high rights directories)

Locked down IE8 through Group Policy and FW for on-line banking + EMET2
Norton DNS

[ruinebabine]

-{ Quote: "If i remember correctly it's not compatible with x64, so it's a not go for me, if not i would be using it surely ;D :thumb:" }-
I am in the exact same standing (about Malware Defender)! :'(

[The_ChamP]

Added Comodo time machine - just in case

[jmonge]

yes very true it's not 64 ready yet so i must wait for now for testing malware defender in my 64 system;D

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "I'm back Wilders!" }-
Where have you been?

[kjdemuth]

konata was MIA for a few weeks. Must have had a nice vacation. :0

[The Seeker]

Giving NOD32 a spin; I haven't used it since version 3. Running nice and light so far, just as I remember it.

[Matthijs5nl]

-{ Quote: "Giving NOD32 a spin; I haven't used it since version 3. Running nice and light so far, just as I remember it." }-
It won't feel different than version 3. The whole user experience is exactly the same. Also the GUI might have changed, but the layout is still the same.
Also it still is really light and scans fast, it is probably the lightest antivirus at Windows startup time. If you did like previous NOD versions you will also like version 4.2.

[Ibrad]

In the mood to change my setup. I am thinking I shall add Mamutu.

[buckslayr]

Giving spyshelter premium a try. Running all internet facing apps in restricted mode.

[jmonge]

good choice man:thumb:

[kjdemuth]

Ditched Shadowdefender. The whole going out of shadow mode to update things wasn't working.
Added geswall. My old friend. Has never let me down.
Its working well with CIS 5. I might add Prevx SOL back on. Worried about those pesky keyloggers. I did notice that my browsers were more responsive w/o SOL running though. Hmmm.

[icr]

Removed AVG IS after using for a long time. Installed Avast IS;)

[Eru]

I'm using this what I have in my signature ;)

[XTremeX]

hi,

Antivirus = Norton Antivirus 2011
Firewall= COMODO
Other= Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (On-Demand)

[G1111]

-{ Quote: "hi,

Antivirus = Norton Antivirus 2011
Firewall= COMODO
Other= Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (On-Demand)" }-

Welcome to Wilders. Solid setup.

[G1111]

Firewall:
Linksys Router (NAT router, password protected)
DefenseWall Personal Firewall 3.09 (with Windows XP firewall)(inbound & outbound protection)
Seconfig XP 1.1 (to close open ports)

Anti-Virus:
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.4 (signature & behavior)
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100

HIPS/IDS/Blocking:
WinPatrol Plus 19.3.2010.5
SpywareBlaster 4.4 (with Ad-Aware custom blocking)
ClearCloud DNS

Resident on Demand Scanners:
Hitman Pro 3.5.7 Build 118
Mischel TrojanHunter 5.3 (994)
Sophos Anti-Rootkit 1.5.4
SpyDLL Remover 4

[Mongol]

meant to backout without posting. Mods please delete...

[Noob]

Uninstalled EAM and installed Panda Internet Security 2011 to give it a try ;D

[jmonge]

do you guys remember SafeSpace?

[LoneWolf]

-{ Quote: "do you guys remember SafeSpace?" }-

From Artificial Dynamics.

[jmonge]

yes;)

[Noob]

EDIT:

[jmonge]

i think i found my perfect combo;)

[Kernelwars]

testing shadow defender :argh:

[AvinashR]

-{ Quote: "i think i found my perfect combo;)" }-

This would be the GOLDEN DAY of your life...

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "This would be the GOLDEN DAY of your life..." }-
hahhahah I agree:argh:

[jmonge]

well just watch;) :doubt: ::) ;D

[Matthijs5nl]

Today my ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Hitman Pro licenses expired. I am going to need some time to think about what I am going to do, I really love both products and would like to continue supporting their vendors by using their products. Certainly with the future in mind, since I have lots of confidence in ESET version 5 and the future of Hitman Pro. But it also feels like spending money for basically nothing; NOD32 never had to stop anything and Hitman Pro never found a threat, basically I haven't ran it anyway the last months.

EDIT: I just found I still have a Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro license which expires in October 2011, I am going to use Panda for a while.
So now I am running the following setup:

Linksys WRT54G2 router
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit; using an Administrator account. All settings/options are on default except for:

UAC set on always notify, DEP & SEHOP enabled for all processes
Internet Explorer 9 Beta: default settings

Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro

[forty]

BluePoint Security
Look n Stop 2.07

[Lucy]

-{ Quote: "
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit; using an Administrator account. All settings/options are on default except for:

UAC set on always notify, DEP & SEHOP enabled for all processes
Internet Explorer 9 Beta: default settings

" }-

I still can't understand why you are using an admin account with UAC at max. You don't have the real security boundary provided by a Limited/Standard user account, and there is no difference between them whatsoever in win 7 (except the fact that the admin password may have to be input to validate the UAC prompt when in LUA).

With a SUA, and EMET as hardening tool, any AV which fits your need is more than enough, be it paid or free.

Regards,

[Matthijs5nl]

-{ Quote: "I still can't understand why you are using an admin account with UAC at max. You don't have the real security boundary provided by a Limited/Standard user account, and there is no difference between them whatsoever in win 7 (except the fact that the admin password may have to be input to validate the UAC prompt when in LUA).

With a SUA, and EMET as hardening tool, any AV which fits your need is more than enough, be it paid or free.

Regards," }-
I think an Admin account, no EMET as hardening tool, and any AV which fits my needs is more than enough ;D.
I don't want to use SUA because I don't wanna have two accounts on my login screen ;D.

[adam993]

Prevx 3 (paid) + PrivateFirewall + SpyShelter Premium + Returnil Virtual System Free
very strong...

[justenough]

Added Prevx.

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "Added Prevx." }-
@ justenough... Prevx free or paid? With or without SafeOnline?
Have you run Prevx before and this is a return trip, or is this the 1st time with Prevx onboard?
Inquiring minds want to know! 8)

[jack76]

Windows 7 32Bit

Avira Antivir Free
Prevx SOL
Norton DNS
Windows Firewall
MBAM(On demand)

[XTremeX]

-{ Quote: "Welcome to Wilders. Solid setup." }-

thank you dear.:)

-{ Quote: "Firewall:
Linksys Router (NAT router, password protected)
DefenseWall Personal Firewall 3.09 (with Windows XP firewall)(inbound & outbound protection)
Seconfig XP 1.1 (to close open ports)

Anti-Virus:
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.4 (signature & behavior)
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100

HIPS/IDS/Blocking:
WinPatrol Plus 19.3.2010.5
SpywareBlaster 4.4 (with Ad-Aware custom blocking)
ClearCloud DNS

Resident on Demand Scanners:
Hitman Pro 3.5.7 Build 118
Mischel TrojanHunter 5.3 (994)
Sophos Anti-Rootkit 1.5.4
SpyDLL Remover 4" }-

NASA systems!

[Rilla927]

I took G-Data AV 2011 out for a spin and you don't even know it's running (at least on my system Win 7 64bit).

It gets a long well with Private Firewall, Returnil paid version, SOL.

[Sully]

-{ Quote: "I still can't understand why you are using an admin account with UAC at max. You don't have the real security boundary provided by a Limited/Standard user account, and there is no difference between them whatsoever in win 7 (except the fact that the admin password may have to be input to validate the UAC prompt when in LUA).

With a SUA, and EMET as hardening tool, any AV which fits your need is more than enough, be it paid or free.

Regards," }-
I agree.

-{ Quote: "I don't want to use SUA because I don't wanna have two accounts on my login screen ." }-
Why are you worried about seeing more than one login? You can hide them from displaying.. :blink:

Sul.

[jmonge]

AppGuard Beta here rocking-N-Rolling Baby;D :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[justenough]

-{ Quote: "@ justenough... Prevx free or paid? With or without SafeOnline?
Have you run Prevx before and this is a return trip, or is this the 1st time with Prevx onboard?
Inquiring minds want to know! 8)" }-

It's Prevx SOL, the Facebook free version. The SOL part doesn't work with Sandboxie, but it's there whenever I have to use IE out of the sandbox. I've installed Prevx numerous times, and then uninstalled it, before because of conflicts or other problems, but that seems to have gotten better. Recently only because there is a slight hit in responsiveness. Or at least an imagined hit. But that too seems better. Maybe they are refining the program.

The other program that comes and goes on my computer is Mamutu. I continue to look for that one perfect program to go with Sandboxie, that gives the right protection if anything escapes the sandbox. Trying those different security programs is probably a safe hobby, because nothing has escaped Sandboxie yet.

I see you've installed Sandboxie. How are you getting on with it so far?

[jmonge]

i am going to try a nicer combo AppGuard and SpyShelter Premium;) :thumb:

[NAMOR]

-{ Quote: "i am going to try a nicer combo AppGuard and SpyShelter Premium;) :thumb:" }-

I would be interested in hearing your report.... ;)

[jmonge]

tonite:thumb:

[jmonge]

the system protection from spyshelter blocked appguard service;D have to install appguard first and then spyshelter or just disable the spyshelter system protection to install it;)

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "I see you've installed Sandboxie. How are you getting on with it so far?" }-
It's everything everybody has always said it is... meaning exceptional. :)
I am still in the early stages of trying to figure out which apps to let go of in real-time. I figure as I use SBIE more and more, I will develop a sense for what is needed and what isn't. For now, I cling to the past like a life preserver! ;)

[NAMOR]

-{ Quote: "the system protection from spyshelter blocked appguard service;D have to install appguard first and then spyshelter or just disable the spyshelter system protection to install it;)" }-

good to know if I decide to borrow your setup. ;D

[jmonge]

spyshelter system protection blocks good stuff;D like appguard;D
let's see if it can do same with those nasty trojans;D

[trjam]

GData Total Security and very impressed.

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "GData Total Security and very impressed." }-
ah..changed again..:argh: is gdata resource friendly? and everything running smooth? please share your experience;D

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "ah..changed again..:argh: is gdata resource friendly? and everything running smooth? please share your experience;D" }-

I would also very much appreciate any shared experience. Especially the impact of their webguard on browsing experience.

[1chaoticadult]

Still same setup..haven't changed..

[trjam]

Right now running Total Security on q desktop, 2 laptops and a netbook. It is a big installer at around 290 MBs. Installing is fairly simple and not bad. I do hate the fact you have to run a complete scan at the start to get the GUI icon to go from red to green.

Once installed it is as light as Avast on all 4 computers. Memory usage may be about 1 to 2 percent more, which still keeps it lower then most AVs. Webguard is of no impact which surprises me because with 2010 it was. I am really impressed. The netbook is fine though they have a version for it but I am not going to use 2 different products. Firewall is quiet. Really surprising.

Gets a Buy Rating from me, especially if the G Data rep here offers a discount. Hmmmmm, a Wilders discount. Time to go to work.;)

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "Right now running Total Security on q desktop, 2 laptops and a netbook. It is a big installer at around 290 MBs. Installing is fairly simple and not bad. I do hate the fact you have to run a complete scan at the start to get the GUI icon to go from red to green.

Once installed it is as light as Avast on all 4 computers. Memory usage may be about 1 to 2 percent more, which still keeps it lower then most AVs. Webguard is of no impact which surprises me because with 2010 it was. I am really impressed. The netbook is fine though they have a version for it but I am noting going to use 2 different products. Firewall is quiet. Really surprising.

Gets a Buy Rating from me, especially if the G Data rep here offers a discount. Hmmmmm, a Wilders discount. Time to go to work.;)" }-

Thank you very much for answering. Good luck with your work!

[jmonge]

sounds good trjam;)

[jmonge]

i have AppGuard and hitman pro in 2 computers;) and in my laptop i have hitman pro and Spyshelter Premium with my browser in *restricted mode*;)

[Less]

-{ Quote: "i have AppGuard and hitman pro in 2 computers;) and in my laptop i have hitman pro and Spyshelter Premium with my browser in *restricted mode*;)" }-


it must be a light setup for both..:thumb:

[kjdemuth]

Ditched Geswall.
I tried bufferzone pro for a little while. It did some weird thing in firefox. It wouldn't start with window full. It wasn't open all the way. So I now have sandboxie installed.
CIS 5 and sandboxie. Seems like its a good combo.

[nikanthpromod]

Windows XP SP3

Realtime:
Sandboxie( Forced browsers, messengers, removable drives)
Spyshelter Free
LnS firewall
Open DNS

Ondemand:
Hitman Pro
MBAM

Software Updater:
SUMO

No Backup :doubt:

*Removed Clearcloud DNS.. its giving Domain not exist pages:-\

[The Seeker]

Giving MSE 2.0 another spin. Have resolved to run it for a week and see if it "settles in" in regards to resource usage.

[Noob]

Panda Internet Security 2011 + KeyScrambler :)

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "Panda Internet Security 2011 + KeyScrambler :)" }-
So how is it really? You usually have a ::) after your posts on PIS. I see a change to:) here.

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "So how is it really? You usually have a ::) after your posts on PIS. I see a change to:) here." }-
Since i got a license i was kinda "enthusiastic" to try it out, but then i felt it slowed down pc and browsing a lot, then i was like screw it let's format PC LOL

Then after format decided to give it a second chance :)
Up to now it's performing kinda well, the only problem is when opening lots of Chrome tabs with intensive stuff such as flash etc, it freezes for a few secs :wacko:

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "Giving MSE 2.0 another spin. Have resolved to run it for a week and see if it "settles in" in regards to resource usage." }-
Won't happen.

[The_ChamP]

Back to avast pro

[jmonge]

AppGuard beta is running very well in my vista and in my seven 64 bits
and SpyShelter Premium is one of the best around hips;)

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "AppGuard beta is running very well in my vista and in my seven 64 bits
and SpyShelter Premium is one of the best around hips;)" }-
its about time you realized that my good friend;D

[Kernelwars]

added process lasso

[zerotox]

Changed quite a bit my set-up. For a short while gave G-data IS 2011 a spin but it didn't live to my expectations performance-wise. Commit size RAM - over 350 MB!, also the Webguard slowed down my browsing way more than Avira or Avast.

[The Seeker]

Forgot to mention, using WinPatrol PLUS again. Figured an extra layer of protection can't hurt, especially using on average 8MB of RAM. (Plus, I've paid for it!)

[moontan]

-{ Quote: "Right now running Total Security on q desktop, 2 laptops and a netbook. It is a big installer at around 290 MBs. Installing is fairly simple and not bad. I do hate the fact you have to run a complete scan at the start to get the GUI icon to go from red to green." }-

290 MBs?
why so big?
is there a version of Unreal Tournament included? :blink:

[jmonge]

i wonder if spyshelter premium has same features in 64 bits as it has in 32 bit version like putting the browser in restricted mode and if it does it will be very powerfull for the 64 bits systems;) :thumb:

[ichito]

1. Filseclab FW + avast! Free AV + SpyShelter Personal
2. FW Win7 + Panda CA Pro + SpyShelter Premium
3. Symantec EP + SpyShelter Premium + Shadow Defender

Router firewall, DNS
Firefox with NoScript, Better Privacy, AdBlock, KeyScrambler
scanners on-demand: MBAM, NoVirusThanks Malware Remover, Runscanner
TrueCrypt, Blowfish Advanced SC

[Gobbler]

-{ Quote: "i wonder if spyshelter premium has same features in 64 bits as it has in 32 bit version like putting the browser in restricted mode and if it does it will be very powerfull for the 64 bits systems;) :thumb:" }-
No, the restricted mode feature is only available for x86 systems.

I am running it on my x64 Win 7 currently.

[JoeBlack40]

Switched to AVG Pro and Privatefirewall.I will see in the next hours how they are working together.

[The_ChamP]

-{ Quote: "Changed quite a bit my set-up. For a short while gave G-data IS 2011 a spin but it didn't live to my expectations performance-wise. Commit size RAM - over 350 MB!, also the Webguard slowed down my browsing way more than Avira or Avast." }-
same for me...didnt get a good performance and slowed down my pc a lot
back to super fast avast

[adam993]

I removed SpyShelter, so my setup looks here: Returnil Virtual System Pro, Prevx 3 (paid), PrivateFirewall, Mbam on-demand.
Runs very smoothly.

[kjdemuth]

Adam993
Is that returnil with or without the AV? How is it running?

[Boyfriend]

-{ Quote: "I removed SpyShelter, so my setup looks here: Returnil Virtual System Pro, Prevx 3 (paid), PrivateFirewall, Mbam on-demand.
Runs very smoothly." }-

Was it heavy? Any compatibility/other problem?

[adam993]

I hate gui of SpyShelter.
RVS is edition without av engine.

[The Seeker]

MSE lasted less than 24 hours, just too resource intensive. I open my 'Backup' folder (containing exe and rar files) and MsMpEng.exe kicks up to over 80% CPU until all icons are displayed. Terrible.

Back to avast! Free now. Is it just me, or is avast! by far the best free AV going? (In my ever so humble opinion of course.)

[Daveski17]

-{ Quote: "MSE lasted less than 24 hours, just too resource intensive. I open my 'Backup' folder (containing exe and rar files) and MsMpEng.exe kicks up to over 80% CPU until all icons are displayed. Terrible.

Back to avast! Free now. Is it just me, or is avast! by far the best free AV going? (In my ever so humble opinion of course.)" }-

I'm running MSE #1 on both 32 bit & 64 bit computers, I have decided to wait until MS 'stage' my upgrade. Is MSE 2.0 much more resource hungry than #1?

[m00nbl00d]

-{ Quote: "I'm running MSE #1 on both 32 bit & 64 bit computers, I have decided to wait until MS 'stage' my upgrade. Is MSE 2.0 much more resource hungry than #1?" }-

I have my relatives using MSE since v1, including beta version, and there were/are no issues regarding performance. They actually say is the lightest antivirus they ever had on their systems.

[Daveski17]

-{ Quote: "I have my relatives using MSE since v1, including beta version, and there were/are no issues regarding performance. They actually say is the lightest antivirus they ever had on their systems." }-

OK, thanks for the info. :thumb:

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "MSE lasted less than 24 hours, just too resource intensive. I open my 'Backup' folder (containing exe and rar files) and MsMpEng.exe kicks up to over 80% CPU until all icons are displayed. Terrible." }-
That has been one of the two annoyances I have with MSE and MS refuses to address it. I am seeing this even on a Core i5 + 4GB DDR3 and 7200 RPM HDD. In MSE 2 you can avoid this behavior by changing real time protection to - Scan Incoming files only, though this brings its own trade-offs with it.
-{ Quote: "
Back to avast! Free now. Is it just me, or is avast! by far the best free AV going? (In my ever so humble opinion of course.)" }-
You are not alone in thinking that.;)

[The Seeker]

-{ Quote: "In MSE 2 you can avoid this behavior by changing real time protection to - Scan Incoming files only, though this brings its own trade-offs with it." }-

I did consider doing this, but don't fancy weakening a product just to get it running "right". Oh well, avast! is zipping along nicely as usual :)

[muf]

Well although SpyShelter worked fine, I found it a tad too noisy. I want protection but something that works nice and effectively in the background. I'm trying Zemana Antilogger. See if that's any quieter.

muf

[whitedragon551]

-{ Quote: "Well although SpyShelter worked fine, I found it a tad too noisy. I want protection but something that works nice and effectively in the background. I'm trying Zemana Antilogger. See if that's any quieter.

muf" }-

Its alot quieter on x64 simply because it doesnt work on x64.

[jmonge]

very tempted to test mamutu:)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "very tempted to test mamutu:)" }-

LOL J, switching again huh? ;D

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "LOL J, switching again huh? ;D" }-
Just noticed just setup is almost as mine, YOU WANNABE! ;D
Well, almost as mine when i get back to EAM still not ::)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Just noticed just setup is almost as mine, YOU WANNABE! ;D
Well, almost as mine when i get back to EAM still not ::)" }-

LOL Noob. You copied me pfft... ;D

[jmonge]

well guys emsisoft makes good stuff men;)