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Comodo Client Security 12.15

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Containment Tasks - Introduction > The Virtual Desktop > Open Files And Run Applications Inside The Virtual Desktop
  • Introduction To Comodo Client Security
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    • System Requirements
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    • Open Shared Space
    • The Virtual Desktop
      • Start The Virtual Desktop
      • The Main Interface
      • Run Browsers Inside The Virtual Desktop
      • Open Files And Run Applications Inside The Virtual Desktop
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  • DLP Tasks - Introduction
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    • Manage CCS Tasks
    • View CCS Logs
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      • VirusScope Logs
      • Firewall Logs
      • HIPS Logs
      • Containment Logs
      • Website Filtering Logs
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      • Alert Logs
      • CCS Tasks Logs
      • File List Changes Logs
      • Vendor List Changes Logs
      • Configuration Changes Logs
      • Virtual Desktop Event Logs
      • Data Loss Prevention Event Logs
      • Search And Filter Logs
    • Submit Files For Analysis To Comodo
    • View Active Process List
  • CCS Advanced Settings
    • General Settings
      • Customize User Interface
      • Configure Virus Database Updates
      • Log Settings
      • Manage CCS Configurations
        • Comodo Preset Configurations
        • Personal Configurations
      • Manage Performance
    • Antivirus Configurations
      • Real-time Scanner Settings
      • Scan Profiles
    • Firewall Configuration
      • General Firewall Settings
      • Application Rules
      • Global Rules
      • Firewall Rule Sets
      • Network Zones
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    • HIPS Configuration
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      • Active HIPS Rules
      • HIPS Rule Sets
      • HIPS Groups
        • Registry Groups
        • COM Groups
    • Protected Objects
      • Protected Objects - HIPS
        • Protected Files
        • Blocked Files
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      • Protected Objects - Containment
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    • Data Loss Prevention
      • DLP Monitoring Rules
      • DLP Discovery Rules
      • DLP Keyword Groups
    • Containment Settings
      • Containment Settings
      • Auto-Containment Rules
      • Virtual Desktop Settings
      • Containment - An Overview
      • Unknown Files - The Scanning Processes
    • File Rating Configuration
      • File Rating Settings
      • File Groups
      • Submitted Files
    • Advanced Protection
      • VirusScope Settings
      • Scan Exclusions
      • Device Control Settings
      • Script Analysis Settings
      • Miscellaneous Settings
    • Web Filter Settings
      • Website Filtering Rules
      • Website Categories
  • Appendix 1 - CCS How To... Tutorials
    • Enable / Disable AV, Firewall, Auto-Containment And VirusScope Easily
    • Set Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Block Internet Access While Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access
    • Set Up HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Create Rules To Auto-Contain Applications
    • Run An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
    • Create An Antivirus Scan Schedule
    • Run Untrusted Programs Inside The Container
    • Run Browsers Inside The Container
    • Restore Incorrectly Quarantined Items
    • Submit Quarantined Items To Comodo Valkyrie For Analysis
    • Enable File Sharing Applications Like BitTorrent And Emule
    • Block Any Downloads Of A Specific File Type
    • Disable Auto-Containment On A Per-application Basis
    • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus Updates
    • Suppress CCS Alerts Temporarily
    • Control External Device Accessibility
  • Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Router - Manually Enable Or Disable Comodo Secure DNS
    • Windows - Enable Comodo Secure DNS
  • About Comodo Security Solutions

Open Files and Run Applications inside the Virtual Desktop

 
  • Click 'Tasks' > 'Containment Tasks' > 'Run Virtual Desktop'
  • Click the 'Start Virtual Desktop Session' button

Use any of the following methods to run a local program or file in the virtual desktop:

  • Open an applications/files from the desktop shortcuts
  • Navigate to the application / file location


Desktop Shortcuts and start menu items

  • The virtual desktop start menu contains shortcuts to Windows Explorer and your default web browser.
  • You can create other shortcuts in the virtual desktop to open your favorite applications.
  • Click Settings > Containment > 'Virtual Desktop'.
  • Click the 'Add' button in the applications section:



  • Add an application as follows:
  • Click 'Add' > 'Applications' > navigate to the file
OR
  • Start the application on the host computer
  • Click 'Add' > 'Running Processes'
  • Select the application's process and click 'OK'
  • Use the 'Desktop' and 'Start Menu' switches to enable/disable each type of shortcut
  • Click 'OK' to save your settings
  • Click OK in the 'Advanced Settings' dialog for your changes to take effect
  • See Add applications to virtual desktop in Virtual Desktop Settings if you need more help on this.

The shortcuts are now available inside the virtual desktop.

  • Use the desktop shortcuts or the start menu items to open the application / file.
  • Changes made in the virtual desktop are not be saved to the host system.

Navigate to Application / File

  • Click the 'C' button at bottom-left, then 'explorer'



  • Navigate to the application / file and open it. The file will open in the virtual desktop.



  • The changes made will not be saved to your real Windows system.
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