Hard_Configurator offers a GUI to manage software restriction policies on Windows systems. While the tasks can all be achieved through Regedit this app greatly simplifies the configuration process.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
ConfigureDefender Alternatives
ConfigureDefender is described as 'Utility is a GUI application to view and configure important Microsoft Defender settings on Windows 10/11. It mostly uses PowerShell cmdlets (with a few exceptions)' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to ConfigureDefender for Windows. The best ConfigureDefender alternative is Hard_Configurator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ConfigureDefender are Hardentools, SysHardener, DefenderUI and Simple Software Restriction Policy.
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Hardentools is a collection of simple tools to help harden Windows by disabling features that present a higher security risk like Windows Scripting Host and Microsoft Office Macros. Changes from the software can easily be undone with a Restore button available after initial...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
Free Windows OS security application that allows you to harden Windows settings to mitigate cybersecurity threats. With this tool you can restrict functionalities of Windows and secure vulnerable applications (i.e Office and Adobe Reader).
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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While Microsoft Defender has evolved over the years into a robust, powerful and effective antivirus product, the
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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58 Simple Software Restriction Policy alternativesSecurity add-on for Windows. Make it considerably harder for unwanted software to get launched. Not through file signatures but through identifying places where executables have no right to be, for example Documents folders.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
Ransomware prevention tool that protects your Windows PC against all known Ransomware malware, such as CryptoLocker, CryptoWall, TeslaCrypt, CryptoXXX, CTB-Locker, Zepto and many others.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Warning
Platforms
- Windows
'Run By SmartScreen' works only with Windows 8 and higher versions. It is based on a very simple idea to open/run the new files safely when using the right-click Explorer context menu. It covers in a smart way file opening in the User Space ( = everything outside...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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