CIS Pro - 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 Pro can be downloaded from http://www.comodo.com/home/download/download.php?prod=cis-pro after signing up for subscription and includes, Chromodo, GeekBuddy 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 installation wizard starts automatically and the 'Select the language' dialog is displayed. Comodo Internet Security is available in several languages.
- Select the language in which you want Comodo Internet Security to be installed from the drop-down menu and click 'OK'.
The installation configuration screen will be displayed.
- 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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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 behaves in a malicious manner. If yes, the file is then manually analyzed by Comodo technicians to confirm whether it is a malicious file or not. 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
Leaving this setting enabled will:
- Set my home page, search engine and browser's new tab to Yahoo ( all supported browsers).
- Currently supported browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Comodo Dragon, Comodo Ice Dragon, Chromodo and Opera.
- Make Yahoo your default search engine means:
- When you enter a search item into the address bar of a supported browser, the search will be carried out by Yahoo
- A ‘Search with Yahoo’ menu entry will be added to the right-click menu of supported browsers.
- Yahoo will be set as the default search engine in the ‘Search’ box of supported browsers
- The instant ‘search suggestions’ that you see when you start typing a search item will be provided by Yahoo
Send Program Usage Data
Comodo collects collects the usage details from millions of CIS
users to analyze their usage patterns for the continual enhancement
of the product. Your CIS instillation will collect details on how you
use the application and send them periodically to Comodo servers
through a secure and encrypted channel. Also your privacy is
protected as this data is sent anonymous. This data will be useful to
the engineers and developers at Comodo to identify the areas to be
developed further for delivering the best Internet Security product.
Disable this option if you do not want your usage details to be sent
to Comodo. Comodo recommends users leave this setting enabled. You
can change this setting from Advanced
Settings > General Settings > Log Settings interface, at
anytime after installation.
- Please
review and/or modify the settings in the dialog.
End User License Agreement
- Read the complete User License Agreements by clicking the 'License Agreement' links of Comodo Internet Security before proceeding with the installation.
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 Installation’. Otherwise, click ‘Agree and Install’ to begin installation.
Clicking the 'Customize Installer' link opens an advanced options interface that enables you to choose which elements you would like to install, configure security popup alerts and choose the installation path. In order to obtain maximum protection, Comodo recommends that you uninstall any third party personal Firewall and Antivirus in your system and select all the components to get the maximum benefit from Comodo Internet Security Pro 7.0.
Select the 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 - Selecting this option installs Comodo Antivirus, Comodo Firewall, Defense+ components. Installing CIS Pro 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 Chromodo Web Browser - Selecting this option installs Chromodo, a fast and versatile Internet browser based on Chromium technology and infused with Comodo's unparalleled level of security. Refer to the section Chromodo 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.
Choose the Installation Location
- Click the 'Files Locations' tab to choose the installation path.
This screen allows you to select the folder in your hard drive for installing Comodo Internet Security. The default path is C:/Program Files/COMODO/COMODO 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 application initiates the first quick scan on your computer. The virus database will be updated automatically prior to the scan.
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, and any threats are found, an alert screen will be displayed. The alert will display the number of threats/infections discovered by the scanning and provide you the options for cleaning.
- If you wish to have a skilled professional from Comodo to access your system and perform an efficient disinfection, click 'Yes, I want an expert to clean it'. If you are a first-time user, you will be taken to Comodo GeekBuddy webpage to sign-up for a GeekBuddy subscription. If you have already signed-up for GeekBuddy services, the GeekBuddy chat session will start and a skilled technician will offer to clean your system.
For more details on GeekBuddy, refer to the section Comodo GeekBuddy.
- If you wish to clean the infections yourself, select 'No, I will try to clean it myself'. The scan results screen will be displayed. The results will contain a list of files identified with threats or infections (Viruses, Rootkits, Malware and so on) and provide you the options for cleaning. Refer to the section Processing Infected Files for more details.
- An example results screen is shown below:
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 detect new networks again' If you are an experienced user that wishes to manually set-up their own trusted networks (this can be done in 'Network Zones' interface and through the 'Stealth Ports Wizard')
Step 4 - Restarting Your System
In order for the installation to take effect, your computer needs to be restarted.
- If your want to restart the computer immediately, save all your work and click 'Restart Now'.
- If you want to restart the computer at a later time, select when you need to be reminded from the drop-down and click 'Postpone'.
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Note: The installation will take effect only on the next restart of the computer. |
Step 5 - After Restarting Your System
After restarting, a 'Welcome' 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.
The CIS Widget will be displayed:
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Important Note: After successful installation, you need to activate the license for using the product. In order to get your guarantee coverage, you need to activate the license first.
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