Comodo Internet Security

• Comodo Internet Security - Quick Start Guide
  • Installation
  • The Main Interface
  • Scan And Clean 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
  • Set Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Set Up HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
  • Run Untrusted Programs In The Container
  • 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' provides an extremely secure environment for internet related activities because it isolates your browser from the rest of your computer.

• Just by visiting them, malicious websites can install malware onto your computer that can allow hackers to steal confidential information.

• Surfing the internet from inside the virtual desktop removes this threat by preventing websites from installing applications on your real computer.

• Furthermore, the virtual keyboard lets you securely enter usernames/passwords without fear of key-loggers recording what you type.

Start the Virtual Desktop

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

Or

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

Or

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

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

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.

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

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 the 'Shared Space' folder 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