Comodo Internet Security

• 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 Or Upgrading 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
    • Firewall Logs
      • Filtering Firewall Logs
    • Defense+ Logs
      • Filtering Defense+ Logs
    • Alerts Logs
      • Filtering Alerts Displayed Logs
    • Tasks
      • Filtering Tasks Launched Logs
    • Configuration Changes
      • Filtering Configuration Changes Logs
  • Manage CIS Tasks
  • View Active Internet Connections
  • View Active Process 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 Kiosk
    • Starting The Virtual Kiosk
    • The Main Interface
    • Running Browsers Inside The Virtual Kiosk
    • Opening Files And Running Applications Inside The Virtual Kiosk
    • Configuring The Virtual Kiosk
    • Closing The Virtual Kiosk
  • Run An Application In The Sandbox
  • Reset The Sandbox
• 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
• 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 Behaviour Settings
      • Active HIPS Rules
      • HIPS Rule Sets
      • Protected Objects
        • Protected Files
        • Blocked Files
        • Protected Registry Keys
        • Protected COM Interfaces
      • Behavior Blocker
        • The Sandbox - An Overview
          • Unknown Files - The Auto - Sandboxing And Scanning Processes
      • Configure The Sandbox
    • Firewall Settings
      • Firewall Behavior Settings
      • Application Rules
      • Global Rules
      • Firewall Rule Sets
      • Network Zones
        • Network Zones
        • Blocked Zones
      • Port Sets
    • Manage File Rating
      • File Rating Settings
      • Trusted Files
      • Unrecognized Files
      • 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 Issue Tracker
  • Uninstalling Comodo GeekBuddy
• TrustConnect Overview
• Comodo Dragon
• Comodo BackUp
• Appendix 1 CIS How To... Tutorials
  • Enabling / Disabling Security Components Easily
  • Setting Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Blocking Internet Access While Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access
  • Setting Up The HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Setting Up The Behavior Blocker For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Password Protect Your CIS Settings
  • Reset Forgotten Password (Advanced)
  • Running An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
  • Creating An Antivirus Scanning Schedule
  • Running Untrusted Programs Inside Sandbox
  • Running Browsers Inside Sandbox
  • Running Untrusted Programs Inside Virtual Kiosk
  • Running Browsers Inside The Virtual Kiosk
  • Restoring Incorrectly Quarantined Item(s)
  • Submitting Quarantined Items To Comodo For Analysis
  • Enabling File Sharing Applications Like BitTorrent And Emule
  • Blocking Any Downloads Of A Specific File Type
  • Disabling Behavior Blocker And Auto-Sandboxing On A Per-application Basis
  • Switching Between Complete CIS Suite And Individual Components (just AV Or FW)
  • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus And Software Updates
  • Suppressing CIS Alerts Temporarily While Playing Games
  • Renewing Your License
• Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Service
  • Router - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
  • Windows XP - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
  • Windows 7 / Vista - Manually Enabling Or Disabling Comodo Secure DNS Service
• Appendix 3 - Glossary Of Terms
• About Comodo Security Solutions

CIS Complete - Installation and Activation

Note -  Before beginning installation, please ensure you have uninstalled any other antivirus and firewall products that are on your computer. Click here to read the full note.

 

Comodo Internet Security Complete 6.3 can be downloaded from www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/internet-security-complete.php after signing up for subscription and include Comodo Dragon, GeekBuddy, Comodo Backup, TrustConnect and the Comodo Guarantee.

• Choose whether you want the 32 or 64 bit version of CIS then click 'download'.

• If you are unsure which version you need, select the 32/64-bit Windows Installer. This executable contains BOTH 32 and 64 bit installers. The setup routine will automatically detect which version of Windows you have and install the appropriate version. Please note, the Universal Windows Installer is a much larger download than the individual 32 or 64 bit setup files.

After downloading the required Comodo Internet Security setup file to your local hard drive, double click on the setup file to start the installation wizard.

Step 1 - Choosing the Interface Language

The Language selection dialog will be displayed.

 

Comodo Internet Security is available in several languages.

• Select the language in which you wish the wizard should continue and Comodo Internet Security Complete is to be installed, from the drop-down menu and click 'OK'.

Step 2 - Installation Configuration

The installation configuration screen will be displayed.

• Please review and/or modify the settings in the dialog.

• If you click 'Customize Installer' then you can choose advanced options. These include which CIS components you wish to install, the ability to choose CIS installation path and other advanced CIS configuration settings.

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DNS Settings

Comodo Secure DNS service replaces your existing Recursive DNS Servers and resolves all your DNS requests exclusively through Comodo's proprietary Directory Services Platform. Comodo's worldwide network of redundant DNS servers provide fast and secure Internet browsing experience without any hardware or software installation.

 

In addition, Comodo's Secure DNS ensures safety against attacks in the form of malware, spyware, phishing etc., by blocking access to malware-hosting sites, by any program running in your system.

 

For more details on Comodo Secure DNS Service and to know how to enable or disable the service, refer to Appendix 2 Comodo Secure DNS Service.

 

In this step of installation of CIS Complete, the DNS settings of your computer can be changed automatically to direct to our DNS servers. You can disable the service at anytime and revert to your previous settings.

 

To enable Comodo Secure DNS, select 'Change my DNS Servers to COMODO SecureDNS Servers. Click the 'What is this' link to know more about Comodo Secure DNS servers.

 

Cloud Based Behavior Analysis

 

Any file that is identified as unrecognized is sent to the Comodo Instant Malware Analysis (CIMA) server for behavior analysis. Each file is executed in a virtual environment on Comodo servers and tested to determine whether it contains any malicious code. The results will be sent back to your computer in around 15 minutes. Comodo recommends users leave this setting enabled. Read the privacy policy by clicking the 'Privacy Policy' link.

 

Browser Homepage

 

Your default browser home page and the search engine will be set as Yahoo!

 

• Click the 'Next' button.

In the next screen, you can choose to install PrivDog and read the license agreements for CIS and PrivDog.

 

 

PrivDog

PrivDog is a browser extension that improves the transparency, privacy and speed of your online experience by automatically detecting and blocking processes that are attempting to track your online activity. Whenever you visit a website, PrivDog will display the number of privacy threats it has blocked in the top-right corner of your browser. Clicking the PrivDog icon will reveal a more detailed breakdown of the types of threats it has stopped, which can include advertising networks, 3rd party trackers, cookies, widgets and other data collection processes. The extension can also block all current banner ads in a webpage and replace them with safe and trusted ads. If you elect to install PrivDog, the extension will be automatically installed in any supported browsers detected on your system (Comodo Dragon, Comodo IceDragon, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox). You can remove the extension at any time from within the browser itself.

• Select the first option if you want to install PrivDog.

• If you select the first option, the second option allows you to choose to view only ads from AdTrustMedia in your browser.
  

End User License Agreement

Read the complete User License Agreements by clicking the 'License Agreement' links of Comodo and PrivDog respectively before proceeding with the installation. To read the PrivDog privacy policy link, click the Privacy Policy link next to it.

After reading the agreement, click the 'Back' button to return to the installation configuration screen.

 

Once back at the main installer screen, if you wish to configure advanced options, click 'Customize Installer'. Otherwise, click 'Agree and Install' to begin installation.

 

Customizing Installation

 

Click the 'Customize Installer' link to select the components to be installed, enable security popup alerts to be minimized and choose installation path.

 

Selecting Components to Install (Click to go back to Step 2)

 

Click the 'Installation Options' tab to select the components to be installed.

 

• Install COMODO Internet Security Complete 6.3 - Selecting this option installs Comodo Antivirus, Comodo Firewall and Defense+ components. Installing CIS Complete 6.3 is mandatory to qualify for the virus free guarantee.

• Install COMODO GeekBuddy - Selecting this option installs GeekBuddy, a 24 x 7 remote support service in which Comodo experts can help you solve any computer related problems you may encounter. Refer to the section Comodo GeekBuddy for more details.

• Install COMODO Dragon Web Browser - Selecting this option installs Comodo Dragon, a fast and versatile Internet browser based on Chromium technology and infused with Comodo's unparalleled level of security. Refer to the section Comodo Dragon for more details.

• Install COMODO Backup - Selecting this option installs Comodo Backup, a powerful and easy-to-use desktop application that helps home and business users protect their valuable data against damage or loss. Refer to the section Comodo Backup for more details.

Configuration Options

 

Click the 'Configuration Options' tab to configure pop-up alert options.

 

• Do Not show alerts that request security decisions as much as possible - When this option is selected, CIS is configured to automatically deal with most issues in a secure manner without raising a popup alert - thus minimizing user intervention. Most users should leave this option at the default state of enabled. Advanced users wishing to gain greater insight into CIS actions and/or to have more control over security decisions may wish to disable this option.

Choosing Installation Location

 

Click the 'Files Locations' tab to choose the installation path.

This interface allows you to set the installation folder for Comodo Internet Security. The default path is C:Program FilesCOMODOCOMODO Internet Security. If you want to install the application in a location other than the default location, click 'Browse' to choose a different location.

 

After customizing your installation, click the 'Back' button to return to the installation configuration screen.

 

Click the 'Agree and Install' button to proceed with the installation.

 

Step 3 - Installation progress (Click to go back to Step 2)

 

The installation progress will be displayed...

 

...and on completion, the restart dialog will be displayed.

 

Step 4 - Restarting Your System

 

In order for the installation to take effect, your computer needs to be restarted.

 

Please save any unsaved data and click 'Yes' to restart the system. If you want to restart the system at a later time, click 'No'.

 

Note: The installation will take effect only on the next restart of the computer.

Step 5 - After Restarting Your System

 

After restarting, a 'thankyou' screen will appear. This contains a summary of the components you chose to install as well as some friendly advice. You can also purchase license key from this screen if you have not done so already.

 

This screen will appear every time you start your system. If you do not want the screen to be displayed on every start up, select the check box 'Do not show this window again' before closing the window.

 

If your computer is connected to a home or work network, then you are prompted to configure it at the 'New Network Detected!' dialog. At the top of the dialog, the connectivity mode will be displayed, whether wired or wireless.

 

• Select your location from the three options above. 

• Select 'Do not automatically detect new networks' If you are an experienced user that wishes to manually set-up their own trusted networks (this can be done in 'Network Zones' and through the 'Stealth Ports Wizard').

The virus database will be updated automatically for the first time after installation.

 

The screen will display details such as download speed, how much has been downloaded and the progress of the process. You can also send this task to the background by pressing the 'Send to Background' button and retrieve it in the 'Task Manager' interface. Refer to the section 'Manage CIS Tasks' for more details.

 

CIS will commence a Quick Scan of system memory, autorun entries, hidden services, boot sectors and other critical areas automatically after the virus database has been updated.

If you do not want the scan to continue at this time, click the 'Stop' button.

 

After the scanning is complete, the results screen will be displayed.

 

If any threats are detected, they will be displayed and you can choose to take appropriate action from any of the drop-down fields in the screen and click 'Apply Selected Actions' button. Refer to the section 'Processing Infected Files' for more details.

Important Note: After successful installation, you need to activate the license for using the product. In order to get your guarantee coverage and TrustConnect service enabled, you need to activate the license first. For full explanation on activation of license after installation of the product, refer to Activating Your License. For full explanation on activation of your guarantee, refer to Activating Your Guarantee Coverage.