I keep Windows Firewall turned on.
I keep Windows Defender turned on.
I have an excellent antivirus with real time protection.
I use the most highly recommended anti-malware.
I keep my browser set to warn me of suspicious or dangerous sites.
I use no toolbars
No one has access to my computer other than myself.
With Ghostery, I have
652 advertising elements blocked
248 analytics elements blocked
18 privacy elements blocked
282 trackers elements blocked
149 widgets elements blocked
1350 3pes blocked
With SpyBot SD, I am immunized against connections to over 200,000 malicious sites.
With Better Privacy, I am protected against LSOs.
I regularly (and independently) run scans with updated versions of Avast!, Mbam, and SuperAntiSpyware.
Should I need them, I am prepared to use updated versions of TDDS killer, Combofix, Gmer and Hijack this.
With the above in mind, I choose not to have UAC turned on. These configurations have worked well for several years.
Lately, I've had the UAC warning baloon pop up several times throughout the day, even though I have selected 'Don't notify me and don't display the icon'.
I once had an optional Windows update knock out my sound, completely. I had to uninstall that update to get my sound back. Since that time, I always review updates before installation to make sure that same one isn't installed again.
My questions are:
1. Has one of the recent Windows updates configured my settings so that it is more difficult to disable the UAC warning baloon? Either yes or no, how can I disable it? (I don't need to be reminded that doing so will render my computer somewhat less secure (according to MS)).
2. Windows says that Automatically installing updates can enhance (enhance?) the security and performance of my computer. How can this be when, after reviewing, I still install all available updates except the one that knocked out my sound?
3. I am using Avast! anti-virus. It has provided much more protection than MSE ever did. Why can Windows not find Avast! on this computer.
4. According to Nvidia, my display software is up to date. Why would Windows keep offering an update that dates back to April 2009? Whatever the reason, the update always fails.
In addition, I use Secunia to keep me abreast if all software updates.
I keep Windows Defender turned on.
I have an excellent antivirus with real time protection.
I use the most highly recommended anti-malware.
I keep my browser set to warn me of suspicious or dangerous sites.
I use no toolbars
No one has access to my computer other than myself.
With Ghostery, I have
652 advertising elements blocked
248 analytics elements blocked
18 privacy elements blocked
282 trackers elements blocked
149 widgets elements blocked
1350 3pes blocked
With SpyBot SD, I am immunized against connections to over 200,000 malicious sites.
With Better Privacy, I am protected against LSOs.
I regularly (and independently) run scans with updated versions of Avast!, Mbam, and SuperAntiSpyware.
Should I need them, I am prepared to use updated versions of TDDS killer, Combofix, Gmer and Hijack this.
With the above in mind, I choose not to have UAC turned on. These configurations have worked well for several years.
Lately, I've had the UAC warning baloon pop up several times throughout the day, even though I have selected 'Don't notify me and don't display the icon'.
I once had an optional Windows update knock out my sound, completely. I had to uninstall that update to get my sound back. Since that time, I always review updates before installation to make sure that same one isn't installed again.
My questions are:
1. Has one of the recent Windows updates configured my settings so that it is more difficult to disable the UAC warning baloon? Either yes or no, how can I disable it? (I don't need to be reminded that doing so will render my computer somewhat less secure (according to MS)).
2. Windows says that Automatically installing updates can enhance (enhance?) the security and performance of my computer. How can this be when, after reviewing, I still install all available updates except the one that knocked out my sound?
3. I am using Avast! anti-virus. It has provided much more protection than MSE ever did. Why can Windows not find Avast! on this computer.
4. According to Nvidia, my display software is up to date. Why would Windows keep offering an update that dates back to April 2009? Whatever the reason, the update always fails.
In addition, I use Secunia to keep me abreast if all software updates.