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Introduction To Comodo Internet Security > The Main Interface > The Home Screen
  • 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 Home Screen

 

You can switch between the 'Home' screen and the 'Tasks' interface by clicking the 'Home/Tasks' button at the top left of the interface:




The home screen itself is available in two formats, 'Basic' view and 'Advanced' view. Use the button at the top-right of the home screen to switch between them.




The 'Silent Mode' is common to both basic and advanced views of the home screen.


Basic View

  • Basic View presents a simple, easy to understand interface that allows users to quickly launch key tasks and gain an immediate overview of the security of their computer.
  • The large 'security information' tile on the left provides an at-a-glance view of overall system security and allows you to run an appropriate CIS task if threats are found.
  • The 'Manage Protection' button below the 'security information' tile allows you to turn security components on or off as well as open the component's advanced settings interface.




The security information tile on the left will inform you if any component is disabled or any if other problems are found:




You can easily rectify the issue by clicking the 'FIX IT' button. CIS will automatically take necessary actions to resolve the problem. 'Silent Mode' and 'Help Window' are common to both home and tasks screen.


From the 'Basic View' of the home screen you can:

  • Add shortcuts tasks
  • Manage protection settings
  • Get live support


Add tasks to the home screen


The tasks pane on the right contains a set of shortcuts which will launch common tasks with a single click. The handles at the right and left allow you to scroll through the tasks pane.



You can add tasks to this pane as follows:

  • Open the 'Tasks' interface (click the button at top left to switch between the tasks and home screens).
  • Click any of the 'General', 'Firewall', 'Containment' or 'Advanced' tabs
  • Right-click on the task you wish to add then click 'Add to Task Bar':




  • Alternatively, you can add task shortcuts to the home screen by clicking the 'pin'  button at the top-right of any tile:




  • The selected task will be added to the tasks pane.



  • To remove a task shortcut from the pane, right click on it and choose 'Remove from Task Bar'.



Manage Protection Settings

  • Click the 'Manage Protection' button on the home screen to enable or disable various security components.
  • Click on any component name to open its dedicated settings screen.




  • Use the switch on the right to turn the protection on or off
  • Click a component name on the left to open its 'Advanced Settings' screen

See the following sections for more details about each of the protection settings:

  • Antivirus Configuration
  • Firewall Configuration
  • Auto-Containment
  • HIPS Configuration
  • VirusScope Configuration
  • Website Filtering
  • Secure Shopping


Get Live Support


You can seek the help of GeekBuddy technicians anytime if you require support related to CIS or your computer in general.

  • Click the 'Live Support' link to open the 'Comodo GeekBuddy' chat interface.
  • Begin typing your problem. Our technician will attempt to answer any questions you have.

See 'Comodo GeekBuddy' for more details about live help.

Advanced View

 

The 'Advanced View' of the home screen provides a more finely-detailed view of the security status of each major security component.

  • Click the 'Advanced View' button at the top-right to switch to advanced view from basic view:




The following sections explain more about each pane:

  • Antivirus Pane
  • HIPS and Containment Pane
  • Firewall Pane
  • Logs


Antivirus Pane

 

The antivirus pane lets you configure scan mode, instantly scan files and folders, and view virus database and log information.




  • Antivirus - The current security mode of the real-time antivirus scanner.
  • Click on the mode text to view and change mode.
  • Click 'Antivirus' to open the real-time scan settings interface.
  • See 'Real-time Scan Settings' for more details.
  • Last Update - Date of the most recent virus database update.
  • Click the text link to start the updates again.
  • Detected Threats - The number of malware threats discovered so far from the start of current session as a link.
  • Click this number to open the Antivirus Logs panel.
  • Drop Files to Scan - Drag-and-drop files, folders or drives into this box to instantly scan them. See 'Instantly Scan Files and Folders' for more details.


HIPS and Containment Pane


This panel lets you quickly configure containment, host-intrusion, VirusScope and website filtering. The bottom of the panel shows the number of unrecognized files and contained applications.




  • Auto-Containment - If enabled, any files with an 'Unknown' trust rating will be automatically run in the container to prevent them from accessing other processes or your personal data. Unknown files are those that are neither 'known-malicious' nor 'known-safe'. Such files are run in the container until their true trust status can be established. Click on the security level itself to change it. Click 'Auto-Containment' to open the 'Auto-Containment Settings' interface. See 'Auto-Containment Rules' for more details.
  • HIPS - Click the text of the current HIPS mode to view or modify the mode. Click the word 'HIPS' to open the 'HIPS Settings' interface. See 'HIPS Configuration' for more details.
  • VirusScope - Whether VirusScope is enabled or not. Click on the security level to change it. Click the work 'VirusScope' to open the 'VirusScope' interface. See 'VirusScope Configuration' for more details.
  • Contained Apps - The number of applications that are currently running inside the container.
  • Click the number to view a list of all processes running in the container. See 'View Active Process List' for more details.
  • Unrecognized Files - The number of files on your system that have an 'unrecognized' trust rating. Unrecognized files are those that are neither definitely safe (whitelisted) nor definitely malicious (blacklisted). Unrecognized files should be executed in the container until Comodo provides either a trusted or a malicious rating for them.

  • Click the number to open the 'File List' interface. See 'File List' for more details.
 

Firewall Pane

 

The firewall pane shows the number of inbound and outbound connections, which applications are connected to the internet, and the number of intrusion attempts blocked in the current session.




  • Firewall - The current security mode of the firewall.
  • Click the level itself to quickly view and modify it.
  • Click on 'Firewall' to open the Firewall Settings interface. See 'Firewall Configuration' for more details.
  • Inbound / Outbound Connections - A summary of currently active inbound and outbound connections to and from the system.
  • Click on the numbers to see the active internet connections from your computer.
  • See 'View Active Internet Connections' for more details.
  • Traffic - Applications that are currently sending or receiving data over the network/internet.
  • Click the name of any application to open the View Connections screen.
  • Network Intrusions - Displays the total number of intrusion attempts blocked by firewall since the start of the current session.
  • Click the number to open the Firewall Logs screen. See 'Firewall Logs' for more details.
  • Blocked Applications - The number of applications that are not allowed to connect to the internet.
  • Click the number to view a list of all blocked applications. See 'Configure Internet Access Rights For Applications' for more details.

Logs

  • Click the logs link to view a list of all event logs saved by CIS. See 'View CIS Logs' for more details.


Silent Mode


Silent mode lets use your system without interruptions or alerts from CIS. Operations that could interfere with your work are either suppressed or postponed.


In silent mode:

  • HIPS/Firewall alerts are suppressed.
  • AV database updates and scheduled scans are postponed until the silent mode is switched off;
  • Automatic isolation of unknown applications and real-time virus detection are still functional.

Switch to Silent mode

  • Click the 'Silent Mode' bottom at the left of the 'Home' screen




  • Deactivate 'Silent Mode' to resume alerts and notifications.

Upgrade

  • Click the 'Upgrade' button to place an order for CIS Pro or CIS Complete. Pro and Complete have additional features such as cloud backup, TrustConnect, product warranty and more.
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