System Requirements and Installation Comodo Internet Security

System Requirements

To ensure optimal performance of Comodo Internet Security Pro, please ensure that your PC complies with the minimum system requirements as stated below:

• Windows Vista (Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions) or Windows XP (Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)
• Internet Explorer Version 5.1 or above
• 64 MB available RAM
• 35 MB hard disk space for 32-bit  versions and 55 MB for  64-bit  versions

Installation Comodo Internet Security

To install, download the Comodo Internet Security setup files to your local hard drive. Next, double click on the setup file to start the installation wizard and follow the process as shown below:

The set up program starts automatically and the Welcome wizard is displayed. 

1. Welcome Dialog box.

Click Next to continue:

2. License Agreement.

When Comodo Internet Security is installed for the first time, you must complete the initialization phase by reading and accepting the license agreement. After you read the End-User License Agreement, click I Accept to continue with the installation. If you decline, you cannot continue with the installation:

3. Location Destination Folder.

On the Destination Wizard page, confirm the location of the Comodo Internet Security installation files. To install the program in the default destination location, click Next. The default destination directory is C:Program FilesCOMODOCOMODO Internet Security:

If you do not wish to install Comodo Internet Security in the default location, click BROWSE and select a different folder for installation.

Click OK to continue with the installation process.

4. Set Up Status Box.

A setup status dialog box is displayed. You will see a progress bar indicating that files are being extracted and installed:

5. Welcome Screen.

A configuration wizard dialog box will open. Click Next to continue with the installation:

6. Starting configuration.

The next configuration screen allows you to select the components of Comodo Internet Security to be installed on your system:

You have three options to choose from:

- Install COMODO Antivirus — Selecting this option installs Comodo Antivirus and Defense+ components. De-select this option, if you already have a third party Virus protection activated in your computer system. If you want to install only Comodo Antivirus, deselect  Install COMODO Firewall and click Next. The installation moves to 7.

- Installing Comodo Firewall — Selecting this option installs Comodo Firewall and Defense+ components. De-select this option, if you already have a third party Firewall protection activated in your computer system. If you want to install only Comodo Firewall, deselect  Install Comodo Antivirus and click Next. The next step allows to choose the type of installation (and protection level):

• Firewall only — This option is only recommended for experienced firewall users that have alternative Host Intrusion Prevention software installed on their systems.  Selecting this option will install ONLY the packeting filtering network and not Defense+.
• Firewall with Optimum Proactive Defense — Selecting this option will install the packet filtering Comodo Firewall with Defense+.  Defense+ is installed  with optimum protection settings. This also sets the default configuration for security settings to optimum level..
• Firewall with Maximum Proactive Defense+ — This is the most complete option and offers the greatest level of security. Selecting this will install Comodo Firewall with Defense+. Defense+is installed with maximum level of protection settings.This also sets the default configuration for security settings to maximum level..

Select the option of your choice and click Next. The installation moves to 7.

- Installing both Antivirus and Firewall — In order to obtain maximum protection Comodo recommends that you un-install any third party personal Firewall and Antivirus in your system and select both the options to  install the complete Security Suite. To install the complete suite leave both  Install COMODO Antivirus and Install COMODO Firewall checked and click Next. The installation moves to 7.

7. Install Comodo SafeSurf Browser Toolbar.

The Comodo SafeSurf Toolbar protects against data theft, computer crashes and system damage by preventing most types of Buffer Overflow attacks. This type of attack occurs when a malicious program or script deliberately sends more data to a target applications memory buffer than the buffer can handle - which can be exploited to create a back door to the system though which a hacker can gain access:

Advice — deselect ALL items in a listbox and click Next.

8. Configuring your Computer System.

The installer will begin configuring your system, installing the components you have selected  and copying the application signature database to your computer:

9. Granting License.

The set-up will now contact Comodo servers to activate the product. In order to obtain information on each update, type your e-mail address in the text box (optional, you need not give your e-mail address if you do not want to receive information on updates). You can also sign-up to receive regular news updates on Comodo Products by selecting the check box. Click Next to continue:

10. Scanning the system for Malware.

Comodo Internet Security will scan your computer's fixed drives for the presence of known malware and viruses. It is strongly recommended that you run the scan as it will help ensure that you computer enjoys the maximum protection levels right from the first installation of the Security Suite:

If you don't wish to scan at this time then clear Scan my system for Malware check box and click  Finish. The set-up moves to 13.

Click Next to begin the scan.

11. Checking for updates.

Comodo Internet Security will now check for updates in the virus databases from Comodo website and download the updated Virus Database. Maintaining Virus database upto date guarantees the relevance of your antivirus software and maximizes the protection:

12. Scanning your system.

The Security Suite now starts scanning your system for viruses and malwares:

You can pause, continue or stop the scanning. If you select to stop the scanning in the middle of the process,  You will be asked for a confirmation on aborting the scan. Click Yes if you want to stop the scanning:

You will be asked whether your system is free of any malware. Click Yes or No as per your system status to complete the installation and move to 13. If you continue scanning (Recommended), the results window provides you the scan results, with options for deleting the malwares detected or to save the report on completion. To delete the malware from your system click Delete All after selecting the files:

To save the results click Save As and select a location and file name in the Save As dialog box  and click Save.

13. Restart your system.

An installation completion screen will appear. Your system must be restarted in order to finalize the installation. Please save any unsaved data and Click Finish to reboot. Clear Restart Now check box If you would rather reboot at a later time:

14. Restarting your Computer System.

After restarting, if your computer is connected to a home or work network, then you will be prompted to configure it at the New Private Network Detected! dialog:

Step 1:Even home users with a single computer will have to configure a home network in order to connect to Internet. (this is usually displayed in the Step 1 text field as you network card). Most users should accept this name.

Step 2:If you wish your computer to accept connections from other PC's in this network or for printer sharing, then also check this option (e.g. a work or home  network). This will then become a trusted network. Users that only have a single home computer connecting to the Internet should avoid this setting.

Select Do not automatically detect new networks If you are an experienced user that wishes to manually set-up their own trusted networks (this can be done in "My Network Zones" and through the "Stealth Ports Wizard").

You must click OK to confirm your choice.  If you click on Close button, all the network connections will be blocked.

15. Upgrade options.

After first rebooting, all users are offered the opportunity to upgrade to Comodo Internet Security Pro:

If you select No thanks and click Next, the screen will closed and the  management interface screen of Comodo Internet security will appear:

Note: The interface varies depending on  the options you choose during Installation.

Closing this window will exit the Comodo Internet Security management interface. The Security Suite will remain active, protecting your computer, in the background. 

To completely shut the program down, right-click on the Comodo Internet Security shield icon at the system tray and select Exit. If you choose to exit, you will see a dialog box confirming whether you want to exit or not.

If you click Yes, the security will be disabled and will not protect your PC.

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