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Comodo Internet Security

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General Tasks – Introduction > Scan And Clean Your Computer > Run A Rating Scan
  • 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

Run a Rating Scan


Click 'Tasks' > 'General Tasks' > 'Scan' > 'Rating Scan'
  • A rating scan checks the trust-rating of files and root certificates on your computer. Root certificates are used by your internet browser to validate the SSL certificates on sites you visit.
  • Trust ratings are as follows:
  • Trusted - The file is safe to run. The root certificate was issued by a trusted certificate authority (CA).
  • Untrusted – The root certificate is not safe. It was not issued by a trusted CA and could be linked to fraud/phishing websites.
  • Unrecognized – Comodo does not currently have a trust rating for the file. Unrecognized files should be run in the container to prevent them potentially attacking your computer. You can simultaneously submit them to Comodo for a trust-rating analysis.
  • Malicious - The file is malware. Depending on your settings, CIS will either quarantine the file immediately or present you with disinfection options.
    Run a Rating scan
      • Click the 'Scan' tile on the CIS home screen (click here for alternative ways to open the scan interface)
      • Select 'Ratings Scan':



        CIS will analyze all files on your computer and assign them a trust rating. File ratings are shown as follows when the scan finishes:




        Rating Scan Results Table - Column Descriptions

        Column Header

        Description

        File Name

        The label of the scanned item.

        Rating

        The trust level of the file / SSL certificate as per the cloud based analysis. The possible values are:

        • Trusted
        • Untrusted
        • Unrecognized
        • Malicious

        Age

         The length of time the item has been on your computer

        Autorun

         Whether or not the file automatically runs without user intervention.We advise you clean or quarantine these files immediately.

        Action

         Select how you want to deal with the listed item. See below table:


        The drop-down menus on the right let you handle unrecognized and malicious items:



        • Clean - Available only for untrusted/malicious items. The threat is placed in quarantine for your review. Click 'Tasks' > 'Advanced Tasks' > 'View Quarantine' to open this area. You can restore or permanently delete files from quarantine as required. See Manage Quarantined Items for more details.
        • No Action - Ignores the warning this time only. The file or certificate is not placed in quarantine. Use this option with caution. The file/certificate will be caught again by the next rating scan you run.
        • Trust - Assigns 'Trusted' rating to the item. Only select this option if you are sure the item is trustworthy.
        • Files - The file is awarded trusted status in the File List ('Settings' > 'File Rating' > 'File List'). The file will be excluded from any future rating scans.
        • SSL Certificates – The certificate authority (CA) who signed the certificate is awarded 'Trusted' status. CIS will allow you to connect to sites whose certificates chain to this root.
        • CIS logs all actions taken in the results screen. You can view the logs at 'Tasks' > 'Advanced Tasks' > 'View Logs'.
        • Files - See File List Changes Logs for more details
        • SSL Certificates - See Trusted Certificate Authorities Changes Logs for more details
        • Use the drop-down in the 'Action' column header to apply your choice to all listed files:



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