Friends, a lot of letters have come asking for a review. free antivirus Comodo internet security. My opinion is that the antivirus is good and I will recommend it to all my friends, but it has many settings and, most importantly, you have to configure this antivirus when you install it on your computer. I assure you, there is nothing difficult in this and you will succeed. Let's take a look at all the settings of this antivirus together and see how it copes with malware. For our article, let's take a virus-infected computer with Windows 8, which my friends brought to work.
Note: The Windows 8 operating system has its own built-in antivirus "Windows Defender", which many users do not know about, details in our article "" A description of most of the existing antiviruses and their rating is described in our other article -.
Letter. Hello, I would like to consult with you about a free antivirus. Bought new laptop with a preinstalled Windows 8 operating system, I'm thinking of installing a free comodo internet security antivirus. This anti-virus program is installed on my friend's computer and he has not had any problems with viruses for a year now. I read all your articles about free antiviruses, so I decided to consult with you. On the Internet, as usual, opinions are divided, who scolds (especially difficult antivirus settings), and who praises. You know, there is even such a service as expert help, that is, a Comodo specialist can personally help you, but is it available in free version, I don't know. What is your opinion?
Comodo internet security free antivirus
A fairly good anti-virus program, or even a whole complex of computer security. Born in the USA, developed by the American company Comodo Group Inc. This free antivirus packs everything a true modern antivirus should have. Especially good (can be installed separately) and the updated "sandbox", which is now called the Virtual Kiosk. A virtual kiosk is a virtual environment isolated from the main operating system, I would compare it with a small virtual machine, which even has its own desktop, which is very convenient. Many applications can now be checked for malware by running inside a virtual kiosk (sandbox), without the risk of infecting the main system.- Personally, I do not use any special test programs to test any antivirus for performance. In this article, we will install Comodo internet security free antivirus on a Windows 8 computer infected with malware. Of course, you must understand that everything is relative and you can only know one hundred percent the quality of an antivirus program while working with it.
Another free antivirus comodo internet security will protect you from viruses, worms, rootkits, spyware (Anti-Spyware). It has a powerful firewall, an autorun analyzer, a whole set of computer security tools - COMODO Cleaning Essentials, and a unique process monitoring system - COMODO KillSwitch.
This antivirus solution supports operating Windows systems 7, 8, Windows Vista and Windows XP (32 and 64 bit versions).
So let's go. We go to the official website http://www.comodo.com, select Comodo Internet Security
We launch the installer.
Very easy installation.
We accept the license agreement.
If you don't need Yandex. Bar uncheck.
Install.
To complete.
We choose Russian.
Entering an email address is not required.
"I want to get more security on the Internet by switching to Comodo SecureDNS service"You don't need to check the first item, but if you still check this item, then after installing the free Comodo internet security antivirus, your DNS server settings will change to addresses 8.26.56.26 and 156.154.70.22. This means that in On the Internet, you will travel through a kind of Сomodo filter, that is, they will decide for you where you can be and where not.On the one hand, this is good and you will avoid many malicious sites, and on the other hand, glitches with the Internet are possible.Therefore, before check the first box, check with your ISP
In the second paragraph, we note - I want to use Cloud Application Behavior Analysis Comodo Internet Security uses analysis of the behavior of unrecognized files in the cloud and any unrecognized file will be submitted to Comodo Instant Malware Analysis (CIMA) for further analysis. According to the developer, the result will be known in 15 minutes.
The third point is clear, check the box and after installing the antivirus, it will change Homepage in some browsers.
Before clicking Agree, Install, please read License agreement user.
Click Customize Installation. We read carefully which component and for what. This is where all the checkboxes come in handy.
Configuration options. If you want to communicate less with the antivirus, you can leave a check mark, but be aware that in the process of work, sometimes you will not understand why this or that program does not start or this or that archive does not open. I personally unchecked the box, since information about what is happening on my computer will not be superfluous
File location. I advise you not to change the installation path of the antivirus.
The Comodo internet security antivirus widget appears first (you can configure the information content of the widget, check the items you need)
and icons of utility programs, then the main program window.
At the same moment, comodo internet security warns us that it has detected a new network. Join to new network, choose - I'm in the zone public access(she is more protected).
The antivirus update starts automatically.
After a complete installation, Comodo internet security updates its anti-virus databases and the computer needs to be restarted.
After the reboot, the gratitude of the Comodo internet security program appears, so that it no longer appears, check the item Do not show this window again
The main window of the free Comodo internet security antivirus contains the main elements that we will use all the time:
In the middle of this window, one or another information about the security status of your computer will be available to you, in our case Safe. The main window contains a panel quick check any file for viruses, drag and drop a suspicious file and immediately get information about the harmfulness of the file we are interested in.
If you select Yes, have an expert clean up, you can contact a certified professional if you speak English and have paid for support. Press the button and here is the price.
If you choose - No, I'll try it myself, so you have options that are visible on the screenshot, I suggest choosing Neutralize and the virus will be neutralized
If you click on the arrow, the Sandbox panel will open and we can drag the installer of an unfamiliar program into this panel and start installing this program in a safe sandbox.
In the right upper corner the main window of the antivirus, buttons are available to you
Communication with a certified specialist - if you speak English and have paid for support.
By selecting the Help button, Online Help will be available to you. Support, Support Forums(all in English)
Diagnostics will tell you if all the modules of the free Comodo internet security antivirus are working without failure.
Another antivirus has its own built-in browser Comodo Dragon Web Browser
Scanning
Looking ahead, I’ll say that I installed the free Comodo internet security antivirus on a computer infected with viruses. Quick scan (scanning frequently infected areas and computer memory) did not help me, 25 percent of malware was not found.
Full scan - scan all files and folders on your computer(takes a long time)
helped Ranked scan (cloud scan of frequently infected areas and memory)
And then scan the entire drive C: Select P custom scan (scan user files and folders)– Scan folder – local disk(C:)
Update
Virtual kiosk
Let's take a closer look at this tool, in order to get access to all the features of the virtual kiosk Сomodo internet security offers to install software platform Microsoft silverlight, we agree
A virtual kiosk is launched, it has its own desktop, as I said, this is a virtual environment isolated from the main operating system. In it, we can run unfamiliar applications and files, if they turn out to be malicious, then internet security will warn us about this. Click on the yellow arrow and you will see everything that is on your desktop.
If you are working for simple computer, then I advise you to enter the Virtual Kiosk settings and select the Normal PC mode, then managing the desktop of the virtual kiosk will practically not differ from managing the desktop Windows table ordinary. Select Settings and Normal PC.
I told you at the beginning of the article that my friend downloaded a movie with the .exe extension on the Internet, this “movie” is nothing more than a Trojan.Winlock ransomware banner (Winlocker) - a malicious program that blocks the desktop and requires money to be transferred to the attacker's account. Video files come with different extensions, mostly avi, mpg, mov or mkv, but not exe, which means an executable file (containing a program) sometimes malicious.
Let's run this "movie" in the sandbox, downloaded by an inexperienced person in Internet affairs. We click on Computer and find our file in the explorer,
We launch it, as we see, the sandbox reacted immediately, giving us a warning that the file is malicious. If we ran it in an operating system environment, then our desktop would be blocked by a ransomware banner.
You can also run an unfamiliar program in the virtual kiosk environment, if it turns out to be malicious, the sandbox will inform you about it. You can also access the Internet using a browser. You can exit the virtual kiosk into the operating system and then return as needed, or you can exit the sandbox altogether.
Quarantine
Quarantined files can be deleted, excluded from the list, or sent to Comodo
Task Manager
It displays everything that the Сomodo internet security antivirus is currently doing (you can see on the screenshot that the update is currently taking place)
Tasks
So, with the help of this arrow, we go to additional settings antivirus, the so-called tasks.
Scanning. Update . Quarantine. Task Manager . We have sorted all this out. The event log.
What we did not analyze is the Event Log (records of events, actions taken and alerts) - displays all information on security events.
Active connections(view applications using an active internet connection)
Contains information about all active connections for each application.
Firewall Tasks
When launching a suspicious program, it will display such a window. If we know the program, then we run it without restrictions.
Allow connection. You can allow or block any application from connecting to the Internet.
Block connection. Prevent an app from connecting to the internet
Hidden ports
Manage the visibility of a computer on the network. You can block all incoming connections and make your computer invisible on the network.
Network management
Stop network activity. You can block all incoming and outgoing traffic
I uncheck the Don't show alerts, since we need all notifications
Additionally, check the points
Enable IPv6 traffic filtering
Enable filtering of loopback traffic (for example, 127.x.x.x, ::1)
Block fragmented IP traffic
Analyze Protocol
Enable ARP spoofing protection
ARP spoofing - used by attackers to listen on an Ethernet network, the goal is to steal your confidential data.
We have already taken apart the virtual kiosk.
Run in Sandbox . In this window, we will be able to select an application and run it in a virtual environment. We can also create a shortcut on the desktop and next time we can run this program in the sandbox using the shortcut.
Advanced Sandbox Settings- everything is set up optimally, we do not change anything.
Advanced Tasks
Smart scan. Full scan. Custom Scan.
Advanced settings
Advanced settings are divided into General settings and Security Settings. Let's consider everything.General settings . Interface.
Show welcome message at startup - you can uncheck it.
Updates. Everything can be left as default.
Configuration. COMODO - internet security
By default, you should have the configuration COMODO - internet security . What is a configuration? This is the preferred type of antivirus protection. The COMODO - internet security configuration is aimed at protecting against malicious attacks coming mainly from the Internet. If you spend a lot of time on the Internet, I advise you to use the COMODO - internet security configuration.
If you select Comodo - Proactive Security, then the protection of your computer will be based on proactive protection, such protection mainly monitors the integrity of the operating system itself and registry vulnerabilities. We installed our antivirus on a computer already infected with viruses, which means it makes sense to select this mode during the scan.
Comodo - Firewall Security
Before changing the configuration, you can save the settings of your current configuration by exporting. If in the future you decide to return the old configuration along with your settings, select import. Any changes you make will take effect after a reboot.
Security Settings.
Antivirus. Realtime scanning.
In this window, you can increase the level of Heuristic analysis to medium or high.
Do not show alerts (direct to quarantine). I'll uncheck this box because I want to know everything that's going on in my operating system.
Here you can add your own scan option or edit an existing one, configure scan options and schedule.
The folders you specify will be excluded from malware scanning.
Protection - one of the most important parameters.
HIPS Settings
The computer we are checking is infected with viruses, so we turn on paranoid mode
Put a tick in the box Provide detailed explanations in alerts and then everything is as in the screenshot
Protected objects.
As you can see, autoload is protected. Protected important registry keys.
Automatically run in Sandbox detected unknown application and treat it as Partially Restricted.
Next, we leave everything as it is. Set up exceptions if needed.
global rules. Rule sets. network zones. Port sets. We leave it unchanged.
File rating settings. Put a tick on Perform cloud analysis unknown files, allowing you to get quick results and save computer resources
Uncheck items
Trust applications signed by vendors.
Trust applications installed using trusted installers 
trusted files.Unrecognized files.
Sent files. Trusted Suppliers. We leave everything unchanged.
Very popular among free antivirus programs today it has become Comodo Internet Security Premium 11. Why is this happening? The reason why it is so popular among a huge number of users is very simple: it has great functionality and better protection.
The Comodo team makes a unique offer to its users - a free full-fledged anti-virus complex for safe work in a home virtual environment, in an office or in a public place. Software package, allows you to determine the location of the user for optimal protection. After downloading Comodo Internet Security Premium, three modules are available to the user. This is, in fact, an antivirus - the basis of the entire protection system. The second component, the firewall, is designed to block threats coming from local network. Finally, the task of the Comodo Defense+ add-on is not only to protect your computer from virus threats.
The module controls the operation of the entire system, blocking unwanted processes. AT manual mode the user independently configures the parameters of potentially dangerous operations in the system. Can choose auto mode, in which the antivirus will independently block potentially dangerous software. This powerful system of protection against Internet threats, as well as network attacks, offers the user a lot of interesting features.
Main Features of Comodo Internet Security Premium Antivirus
This product differs from other protection systems in that many pieces of software are integrated and work as one. So, if you use your own Komodo Dragon based on everyone's favorite to access the Internet Chrome browser, Komodo Antivirus protection will already be built into it. Another sandbox component controls the operation of the operating system and blocks unwanted actions– manually or automatically. There is also a virtual kiosk here. This element of the Komodo sandbox is a separate desktop.
By launching a certain application through it, the user will give the system the opportunity to check it. Malicious programs will be instantly removed. Its own detection algorithm allows Comodo Internet Security Premium to protect the system from any, even the latest developments of hackers. This security complex can block even a threat that it does not know about. This includes not only the protection of files and the system as a whole. The anti-virus complex also protects when making purchases through the online store.
Advantages
✔ Prevents HIPS intrusions.
✔ Virtual kiosk.
✔ Full comprehensive antivirus protection.
✔ Behavior blocker.
✔ Great system protection capabilities.
✔ Own ecosystem, which is a set of components to protect your computer.
✔ Unique scanning algorithm detects even unknown threats.
Flaws
✘ Requires a powerful processor.
✘ The Comodo Defense+ module does not always work correctly.
This is the best and most convenient option because it is the brand new Comodo Internet Security Premium that you can download from our website. After installing it, you will become completely calm that no one will get close to the information you store and your operating system. This is because updates are released once a week, so there is no threat to your computer even if the latest developed virus tries to attack.
It can be installed even by a person who, in general, does not understand this. As a result, you will not regret that you installed it, because it is one of the best and most proven. You can also use one of the popular and. Thus, which antivirus product you choose to install will depend on how protected all your information and the system itself will be.
How to use Comodo Internet Security Premium?
In the anti-virus complex is very user-friendly interface, in which module controls are placed in tabs. And each of them is a separate screen where you can run various tasks. Thanks to this, you can download Comodo Internet Security Premium and start using it right away. But it is better to go to the advanced settings immediately after installation and set the operation parameters of the complex, taking into account individual characteristics and preferences.
The product is installed quite simply, it will be enough to press one button, and everything is ready - your computer is reliably protected. This modern protection from all even the newest and most cunning viruses that every day try to disable a huge number of computers, which has repeatedly proved to users the quality of its products. This versatile product is able to prevent infection by stopping the threat at the very approach to your computer.
COMODO Internet Security - complete solution to protect your computer from virus and Internet attacks. The program includes three main modules - antivirus, Defense + module and firewall. Antivirus allows you to scan your computer for malware - while you can set scan settings, use the built-in scheduler and send suspicious files for analysis. The firewall module allows you to fully control the access of programs installed on your computer to the Internet. It should be noted that the firewall integrated into COMODO Internet Security is one of the best free firewalls and has won love huge amount users.
This firewall allows you to specify which applications are allowed to access the Internet and which are not. With it, you can define packet filtering rules, view a list of active connections, and hide computer ports. The last of the three main modules - the Defense + module is designed to control the operation of applications in real time. Defense+ "skips" only trusted programs. If a program or file is not trusted, Defense+ puts it in the so-called. sandbox - an isolated environment that does not allow a particular program to change system settings, create files, etc. You can also run suspicious applications in the sandbox yourself - in this case, all the changes made by these applications and the files created by them will not go beyond the sandbox and can be easily deleted. COMODO Internet Security can automatically update anti-virus databases from the Internet, allows you to exclude certain folders from the scan list and configure scan settings (including scanning depth). heuristic analysis). The policy for using Defense+ is also configurable - you can choose from five available modes (from Inactive to Paranoid). Despite the fact that COMODO Internet Security provides protection for your computer at several levels at once, during operation this program consumes surprisingly few system resources.
Comodo Internet Security Premium is an antivirus that is included in the ranking of the best antivirus programs in the world. And this is no accident, since Komodo has long established itself only with the most positive side, thanks to the successful fight against viruses on the PC and full compatibility with all versions of Windows.
Benefits of Comodo Internet Security for Windows
- Comprehensive system protection against viruses, Trojans, spyware, hacker attacks, rootkits, worms and other malicious objects;
- Comodo Internet Security has extensive functionality;
- The antivirus is equipped with the Comodo Firewall;
- Computer scanning is fast and consumes little RAM;
- During games, you can activate the "silent mode";
- Perfect compatibility with all Microsoft versions windows;
- You can download and install on any Windows not lower than XP;
- There is a Russian language;
If you want your computer to be protected from any virus threats, or plan to cure it from existing viruses, then you should definitely download and install the latest Comodo Internet Security or update the already installed one to the latest version.
As part of the antivirus software Comodo Internet Security is a well-known firewall(firewall) - Comodo Firewall. Comprehensive protection scans your PC every second, including while browsing the Internet. Now infected links and suspicious files sent via e-mail will not harm your device, as Comodo Internet Security will fix the problem before it even occurs.
Features of the free Russian version of Comodo Internet Security
The possibilities of Comodo Internet Security are almost limitless, it is able to detect even those virus threats that were previously unknown to it. Anti-virus databases are downloaded automatically every day and are always ready to eliminate new hacker developments.The advantages of Comodo Premium are hard to overestimate, it even has a "Virtual Kiosk" where you can run all suspicious files. In this “virtual desktop”, infected files, once launched, cannot spread throughout the system and will be eliminated by the antivirus.
All the above advantages of the program only mean that you can safely install it on your home PC and not be afraid of virus threats.
Comodo Internet Security Premium is a suite of software that provides security and permanent protection computer in real time, including antivirus, firewall and proactive protection. For up-to-date protection, Comodo Internet Security virus databases are updated automatically. On the this moment There are more than 25 million CIS installations in 100 countries around the world.
Comodo Firewall
CIS Komodo Firewall provides the first line of defense to protect your computer from Internet attacks, hackers, viruses, malware and applications.
When checking an application or program, if it is not on the safe list, the program warns of a possible threat before allowing the application to run on the computer.
The firewall also quickly learns our personal rules. personal protection. According to many tests, Comodo Firewall is the most "impenetrable" firewall for Windows.
Comodo Antivirus
Komodo Antivirus detects, blocks and destroys all known viruses, worms and Trojans that are located or running on PCs and networks.
Suspicious files are quarantined. Comodo Antivirus also has a built-in scan scheduler.
DEFENSE+, important component CIS controls the operation of applications and blocks potentially dangerous operations.
Antispyware warns of local threats and prevents unknown malware from infecting your computer using a list of safe applications (more than two million known PC-friendly applications and files).
When you run a file that is not included in the list of safe applications, it is analyzed and the program issues a warning.
Features of Comodo Internet Security
Protect important system files and registry entries from internal attacks.
Using Sandbox technology (sandbox). The sandbox is a virtual operating environment for untrusted programs - malware software is completely isolated from the rest of the contents of your computer.
Buffer overflow protection.
Malicious website filtering. The Secure DNS service creates a real-time "black list" of dangerous websites and warns you if you try to connect to one of them (the service must be enabled during installation).
Komodo game mode. Blocks operations that may affect play time users, such as program alerts, virus database updates, or scheduled computer scans.
When installing CIS, you can choose:
- install only komodo antivirus,
- install only a firewall (if you plan to use a different antivirus),
- install a firewall with an antivirus together. Behavioral Analysis and Sandbox will be installed by default anyway.