General advice for Windows 7

[Avastfan1]

Dear Forum,

Can anybody provide tips for improving the security of Windows 7 Home Premium?

For example, adjusting certain settings (eg. turning off file sharing) for features which some people may not use.

Thank you in advance!

Best wishes,

Avastfan1

[HellsBells]

lol....... wow u uve placed a question good enough to fill 100 Books

Basicly:
- Win 7 Firewall + optional router firewall
- antivirus programm like AVAST
- move profiles look here
   http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/87555-user-profile-change-default-location.html
- use different account to access the net ( dont use the ADMIN account )
- seperate system files (C:); programms(D:) and Data (E:)
- BackUp ur system (C:) and programm files (D:) if they have changed..... BackUp ur DATA daily respective if they have changed

mfg Hellsbells

[Para-Noid]

Avast, MBAM, SAS and a good firewall.

http://filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/
http://filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/

http://www.filehippo.com/download_outpost_firewall/
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Privatefirewall.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Comodo-Personal-Firewall.shtml 

[Avastfan1]

Thank you for the tips!

I run MBAM, Avast, Windows firewall, router firewall, and backup my files.

Will have to look into shifting profiles. It looks a little risky as it can create problems with some installed programmes!

Are there other common tips like disabling file sharing, auto start etc.?

Thanks,

Avastfan1

[bob3160]

Thank you for the tips!

I run MBAM, Avast, Windows firewall, router firewall, and backup my files.

Will have to look into shifting profiles. It looks a little risky as it can create problems with some installed programmes!

Are there other common tips like disabling file sharing, auto start etc.?

Thanks,

Avastfan1

You're already running a tight ship.
Why are you trolling for possible problems

[Avastfan1]

I have never used Windows 7 before. Therefore, I asked for help from users with experienced, and they kindly answered my request.

To those who provided contributions, THANK YOU AGAIN! :-)

[jm7]

Firefox with NoScript will be another good additions. 

[Asyn]

Firefox with NoScript will be another good additions. 

He's already using it...!!