Comodo Internet Security

• Comodo Internet Security - Quick Start Guide
  • Installation
  • The Main Interface
  • Scanning And Cleaning 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
  • Setting Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Set Up HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Running Untrusted Programs In The Sandbox
  • Browse The Internet And Run Untrusted Programs Inside The Virtual Desktop
  • Renew Or Upgrade Licenses
  • More Help

Browse the Internet and Run Untrusted Programs Inside the Virtual Desktop

The Virtual Desktop allows you to browse the internet and run untrusted programs inside a 100% virtual environment. Programs running inside this virtual environment are isolated from the rest of your computer and so cannot infect it. For example, if you inadvertently download malware from the internet while browsing in the virtual desktop, then that malware will not be able to damage your computer or access your private data.

Start the Virtual Desktop

• Click 'Tasks' > 'Sandbox Tasks' > 'Run Virtual Desktop'

Or

• Click 'Virtual Desktop' from the basic view of CIS home screen

Or

• Click the 'Virtual Desktop' button on the CIS widget

Please ensure Chromodo and Microsoft Silverlight are installed to utilize the 'Virtual Desktop' to its full potential.

To run a browser inside the Virtual Desktop

1. Click the 'C' button at bottom left of the Virtual Desktop

2. Select the browser you want to run

Desktop Shortcuts

Files and shortcuts on your real desktop are available to you when you open the Virtual Desktop. Simply open the Virtual Desktop, double-click on one of your desktops files or shortcut, and that item will open the virtual environment.

Shared Space

The Virtual Desktop creates a folder Shared Space in the location "C:/ProgramData/Shared Space". This space is shared by your host operating system and the Virtual Desktop and allows you to move items between the two environments. It also provides another way for you to open programs in the virtual environment.

The shared space folder can be accessed in the following ways:

• Click 'Open Shared Space' under 'Sandbox Tasks' in the 'Tasks' Interface

• Click the 'Shared Space' shortcut icon from the home screen of CIS

• Click the 'Shared Space' shortcut icon from the CIS widget

• Click the 'Shared Space' desktop shortcut icon

To open an application or file from your host system in the Virtual Desktop

1. Open 'Shared Space' as mentioned above

2. Copy/Move your application or file into the Shared Space

3. Start the Virtual Desktop
   

4. Open shared space inside the Virtual Desktop by clicking the 'Shared Space' icon in the home screen

5. Double click on the application/file in the shared space to open it inside the Virtual Desktop