Comodo Internet Security

• Comodo Internet Security - Quick Start Guide
  • Installation
  • The Main Interface
  • Scan And Clean Your Computer
    • Run A Quick Scan
    • Run A Full Computer Scan
    • Run A Rating Scan
    • Run A Custom Scan
    • Run An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
  • Set Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Set Up HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Run Untrusted Programs In The Container
  • Browse The Internet And Run Untrusted Programs Inside The Virtual Desktop
  • Renew Or Upgrade Licenses
  • More Help

Run a Quick Scan

• Click 'Tasks' > 'General Tasks' > 'Scan' > 'Quick Scan'.

• The quick scan profile scans important areas of your computer which are most prone to attack.

• This includes system files, auto-run entries, hidden services, boot sectors, and important registry keys.

• These areas are of great importance to the health of your computer, so it is essential to keep them free of infection.

Run a Quick Scan

• Click the 'Scan' tile on the CIS home screen

OR

• Click 'Tasks' > 'General Tasks' > 'Scan'

• Select 'Quick Scan' from the 'Scan' interface

• The scanner will start and first check whether your virus signature database is up-to-date

• To pause, resume or stop the scan, click the appropriate button at the bottom of the interface

• If you want to run the scan in the background, click 'Send to Background'

• On completion, the scan results screen is displayed. The results screen shows the number of objects scanned and the list of identified threats (viruses, rootkits, malware)

• Use the drop-down menu on the right to choose whether to clean, move to quarantine or ignore each threat.