Thread: Win 8 CP Shutdown and Restart shortcuts and Tiles

Gentlemen,

We all use the S/W we wish to use and that we are accustomed to using on our PC's. The key here is to have a security scheme that works! There are so many people that have no idea about security on their own PC's that it makes no sense to argue about what works for us.

I have found that in my security scheme a multi-layered approach is what works best for me. I use a little of what both of you use, and this seems to work for me. I believe Doc that you have Spybot set for manual scans only if I'm not mistaken, and so don't I. I also have Malwarebytes Antimalware installed and set for manual scans only. I however do use Windows Defender AV/AM as my real time protection as I believe Drew uses. We all use what we feel works for us.

My scheme involves a hardware firewall in my router (Linksys 4200e) a software firewall (presently using the Windows firewall, the aforementioned Windows Defender AV/AM running in real time with signatures updated daily, all Windows updates installed, Spybot Search and Destroy and Malwarebytes Antimalware installed for manual scans periodically.

This security scheme has kept out PC's, my mothers PC and my kids PC's clean and safe so far. I'm not in the business as you gentlemen are, sometimes I wish I were, but I believe I'm doing OK.

I do not believe these things are worth arguing about. We do what we think are correct for us. We do what we are comfortable with. Please let's continue to be civil. I respect both of your opinions very much.

That's the way that I feel, use what works best for each user. Security isn't a all-in-one package for everyone. If there were such a thing, that would block all bad code, either a single software, or multi-layered approach, that worked 100% of the time for all, we'd all go for it.

I've yet to find any single solution that catches everything 100% of the time, but with my combination on Windows 7 (& below) & Windows 8 CP (a different approach), does quite well. I've checked behind all, with different online scanners, no bad code has been found.

What works for each user, that he/she feels comfortable with, and will keep updated/configured & used properly, is the best approach to each users unique security needs. I've seen many arguments over security in many different forums & other articles, and I choose to stay away from them. It's all a matter of personal preference.

The same with Windows Backup & Defrag software, many users choose from a variety of paid & free software for these also.

Cat

You guys might find this help


10 different ways to Shutdown or Restart Windows 8

We only need "ONE" that works (fast and efficient)
I have mine.

Thanks, 'CJ'; always good to have various options... ppl can go w/ what is most 'comfy' for them IF they know the choices. Oft more than 1 way in computers. Good info, mate

Drew