Suggestion from You

[Stranger]

Hi,
I am regular surfer on internet and visit almost all types of sites
I had get tired of using all these security stuffs and now thinks of getting back to basic...
I have my new security setup of :
windows 7 with mse+windows firewall+Uac
along with asc pro 4 cccleaner and SYSTEM IMAGE ( if something wrong happens )

what do u think is my pc safe or i need something more?
i know mods at raymond dont like to compare but i am here only asking for suggestion.
Hope i am not breaking any rules

[Raymond]

Netlimiter to view what process is using/connecting the internet.
Keyscrambler to encrypt your keystrokes so that software keylogger fail to log what you type.

[Stranger]

Netlimiter to view what process is using/connecting the internet.
Keyscrambler to encrypt your keystrokes so that software keylogger fail to log what you type.

keyscrambler is free but netlimiter is pro
would free version have the feature so i can track the usage

[Raymond]

The free version of KeyScrambler only protects your web browser.
Only the Premium version protects most popular applications.

[leofelix]

in addition to the advices posted by Raymond I would add sandboxie, you can use it for free (with some limitations) and you can surf quite safely as MSE doesn't provide a web protection.
If you use Firefox you'd better to use "no script" add on.
Please refer to
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2010/10/16/noscript-protects-and-speeds-up-web-browsing/
and
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/11/02/how-to-investigate-suspicious-file-using-sandboxie/
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/10/05/no-more-worries-when-running-untrusted-programs/
to know more

[Stranger]

forget to mention Leofelix I had wot+no script+adblock plus on firefox
I have paid version of sandboxie which i will install as soon as possible

[RedDawn]

+1 for Sandboxie.


I would also suggest using a Standard User Account for everyday use.

hxxp://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2010/05/20/windows-security-build-another-standard-account-for-safety-from-most-malware-attacks.aspx


Plus enable SEHOP, and DEP for all programs.

hxxp://support.microsoft.com/kb/956607

hxxp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-Data-Execution-Prevention-settings



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[Raymond]

If you use Sandboxie suggested by leofelix, pair it together with Buster Sandbox Analyzer
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2010/07/30/buster-sandbox-analyzer-makes-sandboxie-stronger/

[Stranger]

If you use Sandboxie suggested by leofelix, pair it together with Buster Sandbox Analyzer
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2010/07/30/buster-sandbox-analyzer-makes-sandboxie-stronger/

Ok Raymond I will do as u suggest in your blog
Thanks for help

[Bluedot]

Remember guys. Too many tools slow down a computer...

@Stranger: I would suggest you change the Windows Firewall to something better like the Comodo Firewall or Outpost. Use WOT in your browser and Sandboxie to run programs. Keep MBAM and/or SAS free for on-demand scanning. And it is a MUST to have a good Antivirus rescue disk ready. Good luck