What should I pair with MSE?

I just got MSE the other day for my new Windows 7 x64 Ultimate install, and I love it so far. I need some advice on what else I should run next to it, any advice? This is my gaming PC.

 

I don't game, but have become convinced that some degree of layering is necessary. Accordingly, I run MBAM in real time with KIS. Others that might be considered are SAS and A-squared.

Regards,
Jerry

 

Applocker and LUA.

 

DefenseWall, Online Armor, Sandboxie, MBAM

Whatever suits you best. I am currently running DefenseWall and Avast 5 Free and I think it is the best setup I have ever tried. Very light and very secure.
Just don't try Geswall with it, those two did not play well together when I tested them.

 

Prevx is another possibility.

 

Defensewall and MSE dont get along at the moment. Ilya has contacted Microsoft about the problem but hasn't heard anything back.

 

Prevx is a great choice

 

A layered security setup would give your system rock-solid protection IMO.

I suggest you use on-demand scanners (MBAM and SAS just to make sure nothing slips through), GeSWall or Sandboxie, a virtualization program (Returnil, DeepFreeze, or ShadowDefender), and/or an imaging/rollback software (Rollback RX, Comodo Time Machine, Acronis True Image, Macrium Reflect)

 

If you want to keep it real simple, couple it with on-demand scans from a-squared free.

 

Sandboxie can not be used its a 64 bit OS and Sandboxie can't be used with that because of the kernel security patch. Spyware Terminator and Geswall will have 64 bit versions soon so that should be good for behaviour blocking for 64 bit Windows.

 

or next best SRP and UAC on full, since you have the ultimate.

Also try to get an idea what you can realise through Group Policy settings with GPedit, Microsoft has nice tutorials on this.

Nice thing with Windows 7 own features (x64 having kernel protection), is that you reduce the attack surface (in stead trying to defending everything while running admin, only guard the LUA-> Admin elevation and the user space vulnabilities)

Regards Kees

 

64bit Sandboxie is available in the latest beta versions.

http://www.sandboxie.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6842

 

If I were forced to use MSE, I would pair it with a couple extra CPU's. I'm one of the unlucky ones where it's 100 percent CPU on boot, opening folders, browsing websites.

 

MSE + Windows Firewall + LUA. KISS.

 

I had the same experience...

 

Just good old LUA and SRP here...

I think that 100% CPU usage may be a botched uninstall of old AV. Just my experiences.

 

Very true, and I have already posted my experiences in detail regarding this. Even then, when I had to choose an antimalware for my parents' PC, who have just begun using PCs, I could not find a better alternative than MSE just for its ease of use. Since performance is not a big issue with them, I find MSE perfect for their needs.

 

Gaming PC? Just add Applocker & LUA.

 

Firewall. I presume Windows 7 has one ?
And a good imaging setup.

 

With x64 you should be ok with just MSE and Win 7's own firewall. You don't want to load up too much on a gaming PC. Depends on your surfing habits tho.

 

Brand new install of Win 7 on 10/22. I assume no prior AV

 

Don't get me wrong, I think it's one of the best AV's and do recomend it but the recomendation comes with the warning that it's a crap shoot as to whether one is going to get the CPU hog bug. I'm sure one's system has alot to do with it. As for me, I will not install this POS ever again.

 

Greg, I respect your thoughts. But have you tried the beta. I honestly have to admit the version coming out soon has corrected several issues. It really is a nice product.

 

I would recommend running Winpatrol with MSE.

 

I've been running the Beta also. Works very smooth on my XP SP3 system with no high cpu issues.