Comodo Internet Security

• Introduction To Comodo Internet Security
  • Special Features
  • System Requirements
  • Installation
    • CIS Premium – Installation
    • CIS Pro - Installation And Activation
    • CIS Complete - Installation And Activation
    • Activating CIS Pro/Complete Services After Installation
      • Activating Your License
      • Activating Your Guarantee Coverage
      • Renewal Of Your License
  • Starting Comodo Internet Security
  • The Main Interface
    • The Home Screen
    • The Tasks Interface
    • The Widget
    • The System Tray Icon
  • Understanding Security Alerts
• General Tasks – Introduction
  • Scan And Clean Your Computer
    • Run A Quick Scan
    • Run A Full Computer Scan
    • Run A Rating Scan
    • Run A Custom Scan
      • Scan A Folder
      • Scan A File
      • Create, Schedule And Run A Custom Scan
  • Instantly Scan Files And Folders
  • Processing Infected Files
  • Manage Virus Database And Program Updates
  • Manage Quarantined Items
  • View CIS Logs
    • Antivirus Logs
      • Filtering Antivirus Logs
    • Firewall Logs
      • Filtering Firewall Logs
    • Defense+ Logs
      • Filtering Defense+ Logs
    • Website Filtering Logs
      • Filtering Website Filtering Logs
    • Alerts Logs
      • Filtering Alerts Displayed Logs
    • Tasks
      • Filtering Tasks Launched Logs
    • Configuration Changes
      • Filtering Configuration Changes Logs
  • Get Live Support
  • View Active Internet Connections
  • View Active Process List
• Firewall Tasks – Introduction
  • Allow Or Block Internet Access To Applications Selectively
  • Stealth Your Computer Ports
  • Manage Network Connections
  • Stop All Network Activities
  • Advanced Firewall Settings
• Sandbox Tasks – Introduction
  • The Virtual Desktop
    • Starting The Virtual Desktop
    • The Main Interface
    • Running Browsers Inside The Virtual Desktop
    • Opening Files And Running Applications Inside The Virtual Desktop
    • Configuring The Virtual Desktop
    • Closing The Virtual Desktop
  • Run An Application In The Sandbox
  • Configure The Sandbox
  • Reset The Sandbox
• Advanced Tasks – Introduction
  • Create A Rescue Disk
    • Downloading And Burning Comodo Rescue Disk
  • Remove Deeply Hidden Malware
  • Submit Files
  • Identify And Kill Unsafe Running Processes
  • Manage CIS Tasks
• Advanced Settings
  • General Settings
    • Customize User Interface
    • Configure Program And Virus Database Updates
    • Log Settings
    • Manage CIS Configurations
      • Comodo Preset Configurations
      • Importing/Exporting And Managing Personal Configurations
  • Security Settings
    • Antivirus Settings
      • Real-time Scanner Settings
      • Scan Profiles
      • Exclusions
    • Defense+ Settings
      • HIPS Behavior Settings
      • Active HIPS Rules
      • HIPS Rule Sets
      • Protected Objects
        • Protected Files
        • Blocked Files
        • Protected Registry Keys
        • Protected COM Interfaces
        • Protected Data Folders
      • Behavior Blocker
        • The Sandbox - An Overview
          • Unknown Files - The Auto - Sandboxing And Scanning Processes
      • Configure The Sandbox
    • Firewall Settings
      • Firewall Behavior Settings
      • Application Rules
      • Global Rules
      • Firewall Rule Sets
      • Network Zones
        • Network Zones
        • Blocked Zones
      • Port Sets
      • Website Filtering
        • Creating And Modifying Website Filtering Rules
        • Defining And Modifying Website Categories
    • Manage File Rating
      • File Rating Settings
      • Trusted Files
      • Unrecognized Files
      • Submitted Files
      • Trusted Vendors List
• Comodo GeekBuddy
  • Overview Of Services
  • Activation Of Service
  • Launching The Client And Using The Service
  • Accepting Remote Desktop Requests
  • Chat History
  • Using Issue Tracker
  • Uninstalling Comodo GeekBuddy
• TrustConnect Overview
  • Microsoft Windows - Configuration And Connection
  • Mac OS X - Configuration And Connection
  • Linux / Open VPN - Configuration And Connection
  • Apple IPhone / IPod Touch - Configuration And Connection
  • Android Devices - Configuration And Connection
  • Windows Mobile Devices - Configuration And Connection
  • TrustConnect FAQ
• Comodo Dragon
• Comodo BackUp
• Appendix 1 CIS How To... Tutorials
  • Enable / Disable Security Components Easily
  • Set Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Block Internet Access While Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access
  • Block/allow Websites Selectively To Users Of Your Computer
  • Set Up The HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Set Up The Behavior Blocker For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Password Protect Your CIS Settings
  • Reset Forgotten Password (Advanced)
  • Run An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
  • Create An Antivirus Scanning Schedule
  • Run Untrusted Programs Inside Sandbox
  • Run Browsers Inside Sandbox
  • Run Untrusted Programs Inside Virtual Desktop
  • Run Browsers Inside The Virtual Desktop
  • Restore Incorrectly Quarantined Item(s)
  • Submit Quarantined Items To Comodo For Analysis
  • Enable File Sharing Applications Like BitTorrent And Emule
  • Block Any Downloads Of A Specific File Type
  • Disable Behavior Blocker And Auto-Sandboxing On A Per-application Basis
  • Enabling Full Virtualization For Auto-Sandboxed Applications
  • Switch Between Complete CIS Suite And Individual Components (just AV Or FW)
  • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus And Software Updates
  • Suppress CIS Alerts Temporarily While Playing Games
  • Renewal Or Upgrading Your License
  • How To Use CIS Protocol Handlers
• Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Service
  • Router - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
  • Windows XP - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
  • Windows 7 / Vista - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
• Appendix 3 - Glossary Of Terms
• Appendix 4 - CIS Versions
• About Comodo Security Solutions

Microsoft Windows - Configuration and Connection

This section deals with the configuration and connection of TrustConnect and presumes you already have the software installed. If you have not yet installed the software then:

• Please run the CIS Complete installer and select ‘Install TrustConnect’ at the options menu.

• Alternatively, the TrustConnect client can be downloaded separately from http://www.comodo.com/trustconnect or from the ‘TrustConnect’ area of your Comodo account at http://accounts.comodo.com/login.

• Installation of TrustConnect is dealt with in Section Installing TrustConnect of this guide.

Establish a connection to TrustConnect

 

Once installation is complete, TrustConnect can be launched in one of the following ways:

• Via the Windows 'Start' menu. Click 'Start > Programs > Comodo > Trust Connect > Trust Connect'

• By double clicking the TrustConnect Tray Icon:

• By right clicking on the TrustConnect Tray icon and selecting 'Connect':

By default, your TrustConnect client automatically selects the best TrustConnect access server from the servers distributed all over the world depending on your location, distance between you and the servers and their load. You can change the server you want to connect to, through Advanced Options explained at the foot of this page.

 

After starting TrustConnect you should enter your TrustConnect Service Login and Service Password at the client login box.

 

Note: This is not the same password as your Comodo Account password. It is a unique, random password that was generated during account creation to authenticate you to the TrustConnect servers. If required, you can change this password to something more memorable by using the 'Change Service Password' button on the right.

Click 'OK' to confirm and connect. After successful authentication of your user-name and password, the tray icon turns green to indicate that you are successfully connected to TrustConnect:

 

Advanced Options

 

Comodo TrustConnect allows you to select the TrustConnect access server you want to connect to, through its advanced options. You can set TrustConnect to automatically select the best server, set a default server or choose to select the server manually every time.

 

To access the Advanced options panel, right click on the TrustConnect Tray icon and select 'Advanced Options'.

 

The panel displays your current location with the IP address.

You can configure the server selection from the options :

• Automatically select the best server;

• I want to connect to server in;

•  Let me choose each time I connect.

Select the option and click the Select button for your settings to take effect.

Automatically select the best server - Instructs TrustConnect to select the best access server with optimal load and distance. to connect to. Your TrustConnect client automatically finds a server nearest to your location and with optimal connection load. This is the default option and is recommended for all users.

I want to connect to server in: Allows you to choose a server and to set it as default, so that every time you start TrustConnect service, you are connected to the selected server irrespective of your location. The drop-down box displays a list of TrustConnect access servers located at different places, all over the world. Each server is indicated with its location (country, state), distance from your current location and the load of the server in percentage.

• Select the server which you want to set as default and click the 'Select' button.

Note: It is always recommended to choose a server nearest to your location for quicker access.

A connection to the selected server is established every time you establish a connection to TrustConnect. You can change this setting anytime you want, by accessing the Advanced Options in TrustConnect.

Let me choose each time I connect - Allows you to select a different server each time you establishing a connection with TrustConnect.

 

Every time you start TrustConnect service, you are prompted to select the server which you wish to connect. On establishing a connection to TrustConnect, a 'Select access server' dialog appears.

 

The drop-down box displays a list of TrustConnect access servers located at different places, all over the world. Each server is indicated with its location (country, state), distance from your current location and the load of the server in percentage.

• Select the server to which you want to connect and click the 'Select' button. A connection with the selected access server is established.

Note: It is always recommended to choose a server nearest to your location for quicker access.

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