What is your security setup these days?

Okay. Here you go.

 

WSA + Kingsoft for now

 

How is the duo working out for you champ?

 

Running smoothly but have removed kav for the time being

 

Okay time for another experiment: "security 4 the masses" Windows 7 setup, again with some in the wild malware testing, bet is on how long this setup will last (safe-admin lasted for 2.5 years before being broken by malware).

Firewall
Router with Norton DNS service inbound and WFW-default (only inbound)

OS based protection
1. Threatgate entry hardening
Disabled USB autoplay, Added 1806 trick for downloaded executables, Set attachement manager to invoke registered AV, removed "Traverse folder / execute file" for users on download directory, email directory and media directory.

2. Threatgate programs
Added EMET to mail, media player and browser (Chrome), removed IE9 and Gadgets and remote assistance through windows options. Running Chrome (offline installer in Program Files) with PPAPI flash and PDF in (untrusted) sandbox with AdBlock+ and VT chomizer extensions

3. UAC
Set to full, disable intelligent installer recognition, disabled unsigned programs to elevate.

Realtime protection
Avast free with fileshield only (checks on writes) with Sandbox on auto (with reputation scoring) and PUP blacklist included in protection

Ondemand protection
HitmanPro free

Backup/Imagine
Paragon free

 

How would that setup protect against a Java exploit like the one we've seen recently?

And which is the 1806 trick again? Something about internet files if I remember.

 

still hasnt deleted all the way

could this be a virus

im puzzled

 

I am not as versed in all this as most posters here but I swear by:

- Spotflux (VPN)
- Dashlane (password manager)
- Disconnect.me

 

I think you meant BitDefender replaces Ikarus engine.

Seems to be a great move by Emsisoft, maybe that will put an end to the high rate of false positives, and they also claim that the "first scan engine (A) now runs faster than ever", so hopefully the on-demand scans will run faster.

In the other hand, BitDefender is great. Probably Emsisoft Emergency Kit will replace eScan AV toolkit (Bitdefender + in-house) in my malware removal procedure

 

DefenseWall Personal Firewall 3.19
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.325

Macrium Reflect
System Explorer
SeconfigXp
AdMuncher

DrWeb CureIt
Malwarebytes
SpyReveal
GMER

OpenDNS
Chrome

 

It will not uninstall or are you talking left overs.I had some other software that was stubborn to remove but I nuked with MBAM file assassin.

 

Ah I see.

 

How much did it clean? Is the AVG free version?

 

Dido, I've noticed this most frequently with newer windows OS (Vista & Seven). I've experienced trouble in the past from forcibly removing these left overs. Falling back to a restore point might be a more prudent solution.

In my honest option, I would approach the problem as follows: (open corrections if anyone "more experience" sees a problem)

Step 1: Eliminating Interference
Is it possible existing software/applications are protecting (preventing deletion or change) to files/registries?

Step 2: Proceed or Backaway?
As Dark Shadow noted, some software leaves left overs on the system. I'd recommend falling back to a previous restore point, unless you do not have one. It's possible this is a known problem and windows had a fix for it.

Step 3: Clean Reinstall
If you can not restore back to a point prior to the installation, then I'd recommend doing a clean reinstall of the software/application. Sometimes files are corrupted and a clean reinstall can repair the damage. In cases where the repair option fails, I've had some luck doing a complete installation over the top of existing installations (probably not the best tactic). This may or may not be an option.

Step 4: Change Tactics
Finally Consider another uninstaller such as Revo Uninstall if the official software installer or built-in windows remover fall.

 

With MBAM file assassin you have to find the file first. AVG leaves so much files in hidden folders and so much registry keys, it's quite a hard job.

 

I think it's the VooDooShield talking....

 

I think there is only one thing left to do if you don't want any hassle. Ask for Support here http://www.avg.com/ww-en/support

 

How did the KIS go Rompin? You were fast to remove KIS. How do you like AIS?

 

I like it (KIS)...seems a little lighter than 2012 version and like the banking option. I cycle between 2-3 security programs but always come home to AIS. Use WSA Complete on one of the kid's pc and Emsisoft on the other. All of these seem fine....I really don't hang out at risky sites...except for Wilders!

 

May i suggest you follow this,maybe it could be of some help.Courtesy of Matthijs5nl

Windows Button -> Control panel -> System -> Advanced system settings ->
System properties -> Advanced tab -> Environment variables

Then add a "New" System variable
devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices with a value of 1

Press OK on all screens.

Then, go to device manager. Then enable "Show hidden devices" in the View menu.

Then navigate to "Non Plug n Play devices"

In the list you should remove all AVG entries, there are probably multiple. In general all greyed out items are safe to remove, since they are leftovers.
All security applications leave a lot of "inactive drivers" left after uninstall. So if you tested quite some apps you will see a lot of drivers (especially Norton, AVG and avast! leave a lot behind).

 

Oh I see.

 

Great information!

 

Revo Uninstaller is easy to use and is good at finding all the parts of a program to remove.

 

Yea can be a real pita.

 

Yeah totally. I've learned my lesson long ago. Now I keep a fresh image before trying out any app. No hassle at all.