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Hm… You may certainly be right. After all, Hitman pro has never found anything and after I do a major clean up of the hard disk, Avast’s scans should be noticeably faster.
Setup
Operating System: Windows XP Media Center 32 Bit/SP3
Real-Time Protection: Avast Free 6.0.1125 (Custom Settings; Custom Install)
Hardware Firewall: ?
Software Firewall: Zone Alarm Free 9.2.106.000
On Demand: Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware/Hitman Pro
Browser: Firefox 7.0a1
Browser Add-ons: Adblock Plus,BetterPrivacy,BrowserProtect,SecureLogin,Download Statusbar (w/ virus scan enabled)
Hardening: EMET 2.1
DNS Server: Sprint
Process Manager: Process Explorer
Start Up Manager: AutoRuns,CCleaner
Disk Cleaner: CCleaner
Disk Defragger: Smart Defrag 2 (w/ auto defrag enabled)
Backup: None
Tweaking: TweakNow PowerPack 2011
Burning Utility: ImgBurn
PDF Reader: SumatraPDF
Office Suit: OpenOffice.org (Notepad replaced with NoteTab Light as well)
Screenshot: Greenshot,Picpick (for scroll windows)
Compression: 7-zip
System Information: PC Wizard 2010
Update Checker: Secunia PSI,Filehippo Update Checker (both disabled on startup (I might enable Secunia PSI though))
Sandboxing: Sandboxie 3.56
Notes
Zone Alarm Free will be replaced with either PC Tools Firewall Plus or Online Armor, and Hitman Pro will be removed as suggested. CCleaner is my primary startup manager, however, I will use AutoRuns if I’m familiar with the entries in question, otherwise I usually only use it when directed by a specialist (It requires no installation so I don’t see the harm in keeping it even if it just sits). Similarly, I’ll only change settings via TweakNow PowerPack 2011 that I am familiar with. EMET 2.1, SumatraPDF, Smart Defrag 2, ImgBurn, Greenshot and PicPick have not been installed yet - They will be installed once I’ve finished cleaning up the hard disk via Add/Remove Programs. The specified Browser Add-ons are not my only add-ons, rather, they are my only add-ons that are security/maintenance-related. Currently, I have no way of backing up. My father is looking for a way to backup his computer (I’m told) so I’ll probably recommend purchasing a 500 GB external hard drive (70-80 USD) in the near future. Then, I’ll add a free disk imaging program - I have Keriver 1-Click and Macrium Reflect in mind.