I figure that the Cryptolock is going to lock down my PC/files as soon as it gets loaded (or within minutes after it gets keys from server and searches/encrypts my files).not wait until some arbitrary time or hours.
On the USB HDD.I just hook it up at night before I go to bed.then Macrium Reflect images my PC at 3am.when I wake up at 6pm I check Avast Scan, MBAM scan (both also ran.different times) and then I unhook my USB HDD. I admit I have not tried Hardened Mode and I've read the comments/confusion on the nomenclature of "Moderate" versus "Aggressive": I should probably do so on "my" PC but some of the others in my family I'd would be getting calls constantly "is this OK ?.is this OK ?.is this OK ?) How has it worked for you ? So, with the "Shields" you get DeepScan (on by Default) and Hardened Mode (off by Default).
I also have not installed "NG" (in "Tools" as ncept is great and may in one or two more releases of Avast code become "stable" but right now IMHO it is not).
When I say "Shields Only".I mean I don't install any of the "Tools" in CUSTOM install options.Įxample: I don't want GrimeFighter nor Network Scan, etc.I personally have better ways to do this and won't comment on my opinion of some of those tools (trying to be nice).
Thus, even if CryptoLock got past my Avast+MBAM+CryptoPrevent I would eb able to remove the Virus with Avast or MBAM then restore my files from USB or SugarSync. Now while CryptoLock would change/lock those files SugarSync would see them as changed/deleted and have copy of previous in Recycle Bin. The other thing I do is a backup image of my PC every night to external USB HDD.runs while I am asleep.įirst thing in morning is I un-hook that USB HDD.plug back in before I go to bed.Īlso, I use SugarSync (like Dropbox) to backup (sync) my files real-time to the cloud. that are great but the above combo is what I've selected and seems to be for most part what alot of folks use.obviously, people swap out the A/V or add an Adware blocker or different Fierwall too.but again, for me there is point of diminishing us the above combo is affordable. Obviously Avast offers other tools in their pay products for network security, cleanup, etc.
The combo of Avast FREE + MBAM Pro + CryptoPrevent all work well together and cover the holes each may have well. You can pile on tons of security items and have diminishing returns of them not working well, slowing PC, etc. The simple answer is most of the Crypto programs while detected and easily removed by A/Vs & Anti-Malware have already done their damage.encrypted your files. I also use OpenDNS as cloud based filter. I also have CryptoPrevent installed.link given above. * type or paste '''about:addons''' in the address bar and press Enter/ReturnI also have MalwareBytes Pro (Active Shield Version) running as well.Avast works fine with it. * "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons To navigate there, set Windows to show hidden files and folders:'' Read this answer in context ? 0 All Replies (5)Ĭ:\Users\''your-user-name''\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles i have absolutely no idea why this worked but it did.
I somehow fixed it by installing an older version and then update to the latest. but Firefox really only worked if i disabled my antivirus.Īnyways. Anything suspicious or that you just do not remember installing or why? If in doubt, disable (or remove). Any extensions Firefox installs for built-in features are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions.
Unless Avast is locking Firefox data files perhaps you can set an exception for your Firefox profile folders here:Ĭ:\Users\ your-user-name\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles Hi Mysterix, it's very difficult to think of how an external program could break the address/search bar and new tab page.