Installation
Before you install Comodo Internet Security, read the installation instructions carefully and also review the system requirements. Additional services and features such as activation of your GeekBuddy account and/or Comodo Guarantee are carried out after the base installation has been completed.
Please note - The CIS software itself is identical for all customers regardless of the package type. All versions (including free) include all security features, technologies and updates. The difference between the package types lies in the availability of additional services such as GeekBuddy, TrustConnect and the Comodo Guarantee. Activation of additional services is carried out after the base installation has been completed.
Note - Before beginning installation, please ensure you have uninstalled any other antivirus and firewall products that are on your computer. More specifically, remove any other products of the same type as those Comodo products you plan to install. For example, if you plan to install only the firewall then you do not need to remove 3rd party antivirus solutions and vice-versa. If you are installing full CIS (both FW and AV) then you need to remove both types of product if they are present on your system. Failure to remove products of the same type could cause conflicts that mean CIS will not function correctly. Users should consult their vendor’s documentation for precise uninstallation guidelines, however the following rough steps will help most Windows users:
- Click the Start button to open the Windows Start menu
- Select Control Panel > Programs and Features (Win 10, Win 7, Vista); Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (XP)
- Select your current antivirus or firewall program(s) from the list
- Click Remove/Uninstall button
- Repeat process until all required programs have been removed