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Comodo Cloud Antivirus

Version 1.20

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CCAV Settings > Sandbox Settings > Protected Files/Folders
  • Introduction To Comodo Cloud Antivirus
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    • Enable / Disable AV, Sandbox And Game Mode
    • Run An Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
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    • Evaluate The Behavior Of Unknown Files In The Sandbox
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    • Restore A Quarantined Item
    • Submit As False Positive
    • Configure Proxy And Host Settings
    • Enable/ Disable Sandbox Indicator
    • Enable / Disable Viruscope
    • Track File Created In The Sandbox
    • Respond To Alerts
    • View CCAV Logs
    • Get Instant Support
    • Uninstall CCAV
    • Add Exclusions To Contained Folders And Files
    • Give Contained Applications Write Access To Local Folders
    • Quickly Create An Execution Rule For A Program
  • About Comodo Security Solutions

Protected Files/Folders


Protected files and folders cannot be seen, accessed or modified by any application running inside the sandbox. The protected file/folders area lets you define the paths of the items you wish to protect.

To open the “Protected Data
Files/Folders” area
    • Click the 'Settings' icon on the left of the home screen
    • Select 'Sandbox' > 'Protected Files/Folders'



    The interface displays a list of protected files or folders and their paths.


    To add a new file/folder

    • Click the 'File' or 'Folder' at the top of the 'Protected Files/Folders' interface
    • Browse to the file or folder you wish to protect
    • Click 'OK' / 'Open':




    The file/folder will be added to the 'Protected File/Folder' list.

    • Repeat the process to add more files or folders
    • Click 'Apply' from the 'Settings' dialog for your settings to take effect


    To edit a folder

    • Select the folder you wish to edit
    • Click the 'Edit' button (or simply double click on it).
    • The 'Edit Protected File/Folder' dialog will appear:




    • Click 'Browse' to change the file or folder path
    • Click 'Apply' to save your changes
    • Click 'Apply' in the 'Settings' dialog for your rules to take effect
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