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Introduction To Comodo Internet Security > Installation > Activating CIS Pro/Complete Services After Installation > Activating Your License
  • 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
      • Viruscope Logs
        • Filtering Viruscope 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 Logs
        • Filtering Tasks Logs
      • Configuration Changes Logs
        • Filtering Configuration Changes Logs
    • Get Live Support
    • View Active Internet Connections
    • View Sandboxed Processes 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
    • Reset The Sandbox
    • View Active Process List
  • 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 Settings
        • Active HIPS Rules
        • HIPS Rule Sets
        • Protected Objects
          • Protected Files
          • Blocked Files
          • Protected Registry Keys
          • Protected COM Interfaces
          • Protected Data Folders
        • HIPS Groups
          • Registry Groups
          • COM Groups
        • Sandbox
          • The Sandbox - An Overview
            • Unknown Files - The Scanning Processes
        • Configuring The Sandbox
        • Configuring Rules For Auto-Sandbox
        • Viruscope
      • Firewall Settings
        • Firewall 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
        • File Groups
        • File List
        • 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 Free Diagnostic Reports
    • Scanning My PC
    • Uninstalling Comodo GeekBuddy
  • TrustConnect Overview
  • Chromodo Browser
  • Appendix 1 CIS How To... Tutorials
    • Enable / Disable AV, Firewall Auto-Sandbox And Viruscope 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
    • Create Rules For Auto-Sandboxing Applications
    • 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 In The 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 Auto-Sandboxing On A Per-application Basis
    • 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
    • Renew Or Upgrading Your License
    • How To Use CIS Protocol Handlers
  • Appendix 2 - Glossary Of Terms
  • Appendix 3 - CIS Versions
  • About Comodo Security Solutions

Activating Your License

 

  • Activating your CIS Pro
  • Activating your CIS Complete

Activating your CIS Pro

  • Start the Comodo Internet Security Pro application as explained in the section Starting Comodo Internet Security.

Step 1: To activate your License, click 'Activate Now' beside 'Subscription' in the home screen.




The License Activation Wizard will start.




  • You should have received your License key through email if you have purchased CIS Pro.


Tip: If you haven't subscribed for Comodo Internet Security - Pro or Complete so far, click the 'click here' link. You will be taken to the Comodo website enabling you to purchase the license.




  • The wizard starts validating your key.



 


The 'Register Product' dialog will be displayed. Click here for more details about how to register the product.

  • On successful validation, your license will be activated.




  • Click 'Continue' to exit the wizard. Your CIS Pro product is now activated.

Tip: You can also enter your activation key by clicking the link 'Enter a license key' in the About dialog, accessible by clicking Help icon > About from the title bar.


The main interface will display the number of days left for the license before it should be renewed.




Activating your CIS Complete

  • Start the Comodo Internet Security Complete application as explained in the section Starting Comodo Internet Security.




The License Activation Wizard will start.




  • The CIS Complete license key is available on the DVD itself or printed on an insert included in the box packaging. Enter the license key and click 'Activate'.


Tip: If you haven't subscribed for Comodo Internet Security - Pro or Complete so far, click the 'click here' link. You will be taken to the Comodo website enabling you to purchase the license.




The Product Registration dialog will be displayed.




  • If you already have an account with Comodo Accounts Manager (CAM), Select I already have a COMODO Account enter your username and password for the account and click 'Next'. You will be taken to the validation step.
  • If you do not have a CAM account, select I do not have a COMODO account and click 'Next'. A new account registration from will appear.




  • Fill up the registration form with the login details and password for your Comodo Accounts Manager (CAM) account.



Field

Description

Name

Enter your first name

Last Name

Enter your last name

Email

Enter your email address

Address

Enter your address

City

Enter your city name

Country

Select your country from the drop-down box

State

Select your state from the drop-down box

Address

Enter you full address

Create a new COMODO Account

  • Enter your username and password to create a new Comodo account with Comodo Accounts Manager (CAM)


  • Click 'Next'. Your license will be validated...




... and on successful validation, your subscription will be activated and a confirmation screen will be displayed.




  • Click 'Continue' to exit the wizard.
Your CIS Complete product will be activated along with TrustConnect.
  • Using the TrustConnect service - The TrustConnect service will be automatically enabled after successful activation of the license. Please refer to the section TrustConnect Overview for more details on how to use the service.

Tip: You can also enter your activation key by clicking the link 'Enter a license key' in the About dialog, accessible by clicking Help icon > About from the title bar.


The main interface will display the number of days left for the license before it should be renewed.




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