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Introduction To Comodo Internet Security > The Main Interface
  • Introduction To Comodo Internet Security
    • Special Features
    • Download, Installation And Activation
    • Start Comodo Internet Security
    • The Main Interface
      • The Home Screen
      • The Tasks Interface
      • The Widget
      • The System Tray Icon
    • Understand 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
    • Secure Shopping Settings
    • Manage Virus Database And Program Updates
    • Get Live Support
    • Manage Blocked Items
    • Instantly Scan Files And Folders
    • Process Infected Files
  • Firewall Tasks - Introduction
    • Configure Internet Access Rights For Applications
    • Manage Network Connections
    • Stop All Network Activities
    • Stealth Your Computer Ports
    • View Active Internet Connections
  • Containment Tasks - Introduction
    • Run An Application In The Container
    • Reset The Container
    • Identify And Kill Unsafe Running Processes
    • View Active Process List
    • 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
      • Configure The Virtual Desktop
      • Close The Virtual Desktop
  • Advanced Tasks – Introduction
    • Create A Rescue Disk
      • Download And Burn Comodo Rescue Disk
    • Remove Deeply Hidden Malware
    • Manage CIS Tasks
    • Manage Quarantined Items
    • View CIS Logs
      • Antivirus Logs
      • VirusScope Logs
      • Firewall Logs
      • HIPS Logs
      • Containment Logs
      • Website Filtering Logs
      • Device Control Logs
      • Autorun Event Logs
      • Alerts Logs
      • CIS Tasks Logs
      • File List Changes Logs
      • Vendor List Changes Logs
      • Trusted Certificate Authority Change Logs
      • Configuration Change Logs
      • Secure Shopping Activity Logs
      • Search And Filter Logs
    • Submit Files For Analysis To Comodo
  • CIS Settings
    • General Settings
      • Customize User Interface
      • Configure Program And Virus Database Updates
      • Log Settings
      • Manage CIS Configurations
        • Comodo Preset Configurations
        • Personal Configurations
    • Antivirus Configurations
      • Real-time Scan Settings
      • Scan Profiles
    • Firewall Configuration
      • General Firewall Settings
      • Application Rules
      • Global Rules
      • Firewall Rule Sets
      • Network Zones
        • Network Zones
        • Blocked Zones
      • Port Sets
    • HIPS Configuration
      • HIPS Settings
      • Active HIPS Rules
      • HIPS Rule Sets
      • Protected Objects
        • Protected Files
        • Blocked Files
        • Protected Registry Keys
        • Protected COM Interfaces
        • Protected Data Files And Folders
      • HIPS Groups
        • Registry Groups
        • COM Groups
    • Containment Configuration
      • Containment Settings
      • Auto-Containment Rules
      • Containment - An Overview
      • Unknown Files - The Scanning Processes
    • File Rating Configuration
      • File Rating Settings
      • File Groups
      • Submitted Files
    • Advanced Protection Configuration
      • VirusScope Settings
      • Scan Exclusions
      • Device Control Settings
      • Script Analysis Settings
      • Miscellaneous Settings
      • Comodo Secure Shopping
    • Website Filtering Configuration
      • Website Filtering Rules
      • Website Categories
  • Comodo GeekBuddy
    • Download And Install GeekBuddy
    • Overview Of Services
    • Activation Of Service
    • Launch The Client And Use The Service
    • Accept Remote Desktop Requests
    • Uninstall Comodo GeekBuddy
  • TrustConnect Overview
  • Dragon Browser
  • Comodo Backup
  • Comodo Internet Security Essentials
    • What Is Comodo Internet Security Essentials
    • What Is A Man-in-the-middle Attack
    • How Does Comodo Internet Security Essentials Protect Me From A Man-in-the-middle Attack
    • What Is The Install Location Of Comodo Internet Security Essentials
    • How Do I Update CISE
    • Understand Alerts And Configure Exceptions
    • How Do I View CISE Help
    • How Do I View The Version Number And Release Notes
    • How Do I Remove Comodo Internet Security Essentials
  • Appendix 1 CIS How To... Tutorials
    • Enable / Disable AV, Firewall, Auto-Containment, VirusScope And Website Filter Easily
    • Set Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Block Internet Access While Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access
    • Block/Allow Specific Websites To Specific Users
    • Set Up HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Create Rules To Auto-Contain Applications
    • Password Protect Your CIS Settings
    • Reset Forgotten Password (Advanced)
    • Run An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
    • Create An Antivirus Scan Schedule
    • Run Untrusted Programs In The Container
    • Run Browsers In The Container
    • Run Untrusted Programs In The Virtual Desktop
    • Run Browsers In The Virtual Desktop
    • Restore Incorrectly Blocked Items
    • Restore Incorrectly Quarantined Items
    • Submit Quarantined Items To Comodo For Analysis
    • Enable File Sharing Applications Like BitTorrent And Emule
    • Block Any Downloads Of A Specific File Type
    • Switch Between Complete CIS Suite And Individual Components (just AV Or FW)
    • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus And Software Updates
    • Suppress CIS Alerts Temporarily While Playing Games
    • Renew Or Upgrade Your License
    • Use CIS Protocol Handlers
    • Configure Secure Shopping
    • Comodo Cloud Backup
    • Give Contained Applications Write Access To Local Folders
    • Use The Comodo Uninstaller Tool
  • Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Router - Enable Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Windows - Enable Comodo Secure DNS
  • Appendix 3 - Glossary Of Terms
  • Appendix 4 - CIS Versions
  • About Comodo Security Solutions

The Main Interface

 

The CIS interface is designed to be as clean and informative as possible while letting you carry out tasks with the minimum of fuss. Each tile on the home screen contains important security and update information and lets you quickly delve further into areas of interest.

 

The look of the user interface depends on the theme selected. There are four different themes you can choose from. See Customize User Interface if you need help to change theme.

  • Click 'Home/Tasks' button at upper left to switch between the home screen and the tasks interface
  • Flip between 'Basic View' and 'Advanced View' by using the 'Basic View/Advanced View' button at the upper right of the home screen.
  • Instantly run a virus scan on a file or folder by dragging it into the scan box (advanced view)
  • Switch on 'Silent Mode' to make sure nothing interrupts you while you are on an important task.
  • The tiles on the home screen provide one-click access to the antivirus scanner, updates, Secure Shopping, and more.
  • The 'Upgrade' button lets you upgrade to CIS Pro or Complete.
Basic View




Advanced View




 

Advanced view shows antivirus, containment, and firewall activity in greater detail. This includes the number of detected threats, last virus database update time, contained apps, unrecognized files, the number of inbound and outbound connections and more.

 

You can also quickly change security settings for each component.


The following areas are common to both the Tasks and Home screens:

  • Task bar controls
  • Advanced Settings


Task bar controls


The Task bar (bottom-right) contains shortcuts for:


Go Mobile

Comodo mobile security apps for Android phones and Tablets. -  Available mobile apps include 'Mobile Security', 'Anti-Theft', 'Back Up' and 'App Lock'. You can also get the apps from our website, https://m.comodo.com/ or from the 'Google Play' app store.


Refer Your Friends

Click the 'Share' icon to open the 'Comodo Friends' website. Register an account for free, recommend CIS to your friends and get attractive rewards. Visit http://friends.comodo.com/ for more details


Help Window

Click '?' for the following options:




  • Online Help - Opens Comodo Internet Security's online help guide at https://help.comodo.com
  • Quick User Guide – Open the Comodo Internet Security's quick start guide at https://help.comodo.com
  • Support - Click this link for the following options:
  • Diagnostics - Helps to identify any problems with your installation.
  • Browse Support Forum - Links to Comodo User Forums.
  • Report a Bug – Opens the bug reports page at Comodo User Forums for reporting problems faced while using the application.
  • Get Live Support - Launches the GeekBuddy support client.
  • About - Displays the product version, virus signature database version, website database version (website filtering URLs), details of active VirusScope Recognizers and copyright information. The 'About' dialog also allows you to import a locally stored virus database and to enter a license key for CIS Pro / Complete.


     


    • Click 'Import Virus Database' link to import a locally stored virus signature database into CIS.  
    • Click 'Enter License Key' or the license key to upgrade to CIS 'Pro' or 'Complete'. See 'Activate CIS Pro/Complete Services' for more details. 
    • Click 'VirusScope Details' to open a dialog which shows the VirusScope Recognizers that are active on your system. See VirusScope for more details.  


    Advanced Settings

    • Click 'Settings' on the home screen

    CIS default settings provide the highest levels of protection from the moment you install. The advanced settings area lets you modify all aspects of CIS. You can modify anything from simple preferences like the interface theme, right through to advanced tasks like custom firewall and containment rules.




    See 'CIS Settings' for more details about configuring each of the components.

    Click the following links for more information:

    • The Home Screen
    • The Tasks Interface
    • The Widget
    • The System Tray Icon
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