Need some information on privacy concerned softwares for Windows 10

[TonyStark10]

Hi Malwarebytes Team,

                                        I am new to privacy and recently I cleaned my PC with Windows 10 i.e Fresh install of OS. The reason for that was my previous Win 10 got infected by virus and it was my fault because I downloaded softwares which were spyware and they messed up my previous setup.

Your forums are very informational and I trust your brand as well. 

I want to know from your Experts that which softwares should I use to get more security and maintain my privacy. I will list a few types of softwares that I need and you can guide about what software should I go with.

1. Uninstaller for Windows 10 

2. Antivirus other than your powerful Malware Bytes

3. Browser

4. An app that update stuff on my device

 

It would be helpful of yours to guide me in this.

-Thanks.

 

[Porthos]

9 minutes ago, TonyStark10 said:

1. Uninstaller for Windows 10 

Windows built-in uninstaller.

If you must have something https://geekuninstaller.com/

9 minutes ago, TonyStark10 said:

Antivirus other than your powerful Malware Bytes

Windows Defender alongside Malwarebytes Premium.

9 minutes ago, TonyStark10 said:

3. Browser

Firefox. With Malwarebytes Browser Guard an Ublock Origin installed.

9 minutes ago, TonyStark10 said:

An app that update stuff on my device

https://patchmypc.com/home-updater

Or run the following in an administrator CMD prompt, Windows Powershell or Terminal as admin.

winget upgrade --all

 

Edited September 11, 2023 by Porthos

[TonyStark10]

22 minutes ago, Porthos said:

Windows built-in uninstaller.

If you must have something https://geekuninstaller.com/

Windows Defender alongside Malwarebytes Premium.

Firefox. With Malwarebytes Browser Guard an Ublock Origin installed.

https://patchmypc.com/home-updater

Or run the following in an administrator CMD prompt, Windows Powershell or Terminal as admin.

winget upgrade --all

 

What does this command do actually ?

Is Patchmypc really not a spyware ?

[Porthos]

2 minutes ago, TonyStark10 said:

What does this command do actually ?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/upgrade

7 minutes ago, TonyStark10 said:

s Patchmypc really not a spyware ?

It is safe, I use it all the time.  Winget does basically the same thing for updating installed software.

[TonyStark10]

Will the command method update all the softwares or there are some options ?

[Porthos]

1 minute ago, TonyStark10 said:

Will the command method update all the softwares or there are some options ?

It will update all 3rd party software that is Microsoft databases.

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/update-all-installed-programs-using-winget

[TonyStark10]

1 minute ago, Porthos said:

It will update all 3rd party software that is Microsoft databases.

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/update-all-installed-programs-using-winget

Well then I will use patch my pc software for updating. Thanks pal.

 

[TonyStark10]

10 minutes ago, Porthos said:

It will update all 3rd party software that is Microsoft databases.

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/update-all-installed-programs-using-winget

I have one more question.

 

A safe software that can help me to send/receive files between my PC and my Android phone. Any ?

[Porthos]

3 hours ago, TonyStark10 said:

A safe software that can help me to send/receive files between my PC and my Android phone.

I have only had to plug in my phone with the USB cable to transfer files with Windows.

[TonyStark10]

20 minutes ago, Porthos said:

I have only had to plug in my phone with the USB cable to transfer files with Windows.

Oh Traditional method!!!

 

But any software that's secure in your opinion

[Porthos]

3 minutes ago, TonyStark10 said:

But any software that's secure in your opinion

No clue, Do not do it often.

[TonyStark10]

26 minutes ago, Porthos said:

No clue, Do not do it often.

Any privacy and security concerned P2P software for torrenting ?

 

I know torrenting is illegal but my need is for Non-Copyright material.

[TonyStark10]

On 9/11/2023 at 8:41 PM, Porthos said:

No clue, Do not do it often.

Can you please recommend me a privacy tool like O&O ShutUp10 that can disable unwanted stuff from Windows 10 ?