COMODO Firewall Pro 3.0.17.304 has been released!

[Pedro]

{QUOTE-> Whats New in 3.0.17.304?
-------------------------------------
FIXED! Exceptions could not be added in protections window
FIXED! Ask rules do not work in firewall rules when there is an allow/block rule in the policy
FIXED! Windows Vista D+ protection was not properly working for pseudo-COM interfaces(e.g. DNS resolver or service control manager access)
FIXED! Updates are going to provide configuration migration wizard to make the old configurations compatible with the new one
FIXED! Windows Vista virus scanner does not run

Downloads are accesible through http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com.

Previous versions can be automatically updated. This update will also enable the existing users to upgrade their existing configurations without reinstalling.
<-QUOTE}
http://forums.comodo.com/comodo_firewall/comodo_firewall_pro_3017304_has_been_released-t19588.0.html;msg134398#new

[xandros]

thank you
i feel comodo firewall pro more light now on my computer
its great

[xandros]

FIXED: VPN Clients cant connect to VPN servers
· FIXED: cmdagent.exe consumes 100% CPU
· FIXED: System reboot takes too long when CFP is installed with some other security software such as Avast
· FIXED: CFP can not find the application behind a connection (for example kaspersky web scanner)
· FIXED: "System Idle Process" is now changed to "Windows Operating System" to describe applicationless traffic (So no more system Idle Process in anywhere in CFP)
· FIXED: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS): CFP is now compatible with ICS servers (users will need to answer some popup alerts)
· FIXED: System performance has been slightly improved
· FIXED: Defense+ allowed some applications to modify a protected file wven if it is not allowed
· FIXED: 8.3 path conversion and its associated duplicate entries/not remembering my answer problems (e.g. for BOClean or AVG)
· FIXED: if CFP.exe is active, trying to rerun cfp.exe will activate the currently active CFP.exe instance now
· FIXED: Accidental BLOCK/ALLOW for image execution popups are NOT remembered through out the application life time anymore (This means if an application is blocked/allowed from being executed without remembering, it will be asked again)
· FIXED: Default global rules for NON-P2P mode has now been changed to allow various incoming ICMP messages that affects windows updates and trace routing applications
· FIXED: New application signature database has been introduced: the size and format has been significantly changed to prevent false alerts from some AV programs
· FIXED: Crashes while opening help file from the GUI links
· FIXED: Crashes related to password protection dialog

[Coolio10]

Those are old fixes.....

[Victek123]

{QUOTE-> http://forums.comodo.com/comodo_firewall/comodo_firewall_pro_3017304_has_been_released-t19588.0.html;msg134398#new <-QUOTE}

Note that you can update to this version instead of doing a clean install and you will get the option to make the firewall leak-proof without Defense+.

[GideonD]

So far I'm finding it a bit annoying. Using Firefox when I download anything at all as soon as I click the Save button Comodo always asks me if I want to allow Firefox to write a file or folder. It seems to do the same thing with other applications like extracting a zip file with 7-zip. It doesn't seem to remember the selection I make. Either that or it considers each attempt to save a file a seperate action. That's my main complaint so far.

[Coolio10]

{QUOTE-> So far I'm finding it a bit annoying. Using Firefox when I download anything at all as soon as I click the Save button Comodo always asks me if I want to allow Firefox to write a file or folder. It seems to do the same thing with other applications like extracting a zip file with 7-zip. It doesn't seem to remember the selection I make. Either that or it considers each attempt to save a file a seperate action. That's my main complaint so far. <-QUOTE}
You are suppose to use treat as trusted application.

[Dieselman]

Hey Coolio it seems like Melih didn't put down all fixes cause its running better then ever. Less pop ups.

[Carver]

{QUOTE-> Hey Coolio it seems like Melih didn't put down all fixes cause its running better then ever. Less pop ups. <-QUOTE}
I get the popup that says D+ is learning, but no yellow or red Alerts yet.

[GideonD]

That's what I was thinking. I'm setting it to trusted now to see what happens. It just odd that I never had to set it as such before this. It worked fine without setting it as trusted on every previous version I had.

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> I get the popup that says D+ is learning, but no yellow or red Alerts yet. <-QUOTE}
Those are not pop ups. You can disable those. That is a balloon message. Not a pop up for the firewall or D+.

Comodo has always done this when first installed.

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> FIXED! Updates are going to provide configuration migration wizard to make the old configurations compatible with the new one <-QUOTE}

What does it mean?

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> You are suppose to use treat as trusted application. <-QUOTE}
Coolio10! Sorry but that will be a bad choice. I will never mark my browser trusted.

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> That will be a bad choice. I will never mark my browser trusted. <-QUOTE}
Trusted in D+. Make it a web browser in firewall settings.

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> So far I'm finding it a bit annoying. Using Firefox when I download anything at all as soon as I click the Save button Comodo always asks me if I want to allow Firefox to write a file or folder. It seems to do the same thing with other applications like extracting a zip file with 7-zip. It doesn't seem to remember the selection I make. Either that or it considers each attempt to save a file a seperate action. That's my main complaint so far. <-QUOTE}
Hi GideonD, it,s the file protection of Defence+. It does remembers rule but will alert u for every new file. So U need to make a rule with wildcard for ur browser specifying the allowed folder( where u download files via ur browser).

See my example. Computer Security Policy> Opera> Edit> Access Rights> Protected Files/ Folders> Modify> Allowed files and folders> Add.
I use Opear and added two allowed rules:

C:\Documents and Settings\Shahbaz\Desktop\*
C:\DocumentsandSettings\Shahbaz\ApplicationData\Opera\Opera\profile\cache4\*

So on my system Opera is allowed to create ANY file in two locations Desktop and its cache folder. For all other locations i will get a popup. Desktop is my default folder for Opera downloads. If you want to allow only creation of .exe files, u can use *.exe instaed of *.... so on and so forth.

For 7-zip- just go to its rules in Computer Security Policy and ALLOW 7zG.exe and 7zFM.exe to modify protected files and folders( default is ASK).

Hope it,s clear.

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> Trusted in D+. Make it a web browser in firewall settings. <-QUOTE}
No. I can,t mark browser trsuted in D+. It should be infact marked as Isolated if possible.

[Dieselman]

Everyone else uses that setting with no problem and I pass all leak tests. The way your doing it is too much work.

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> Everyone else uses that setting with no problem and I pass all leak tests. The way your doing it is too much work. <-QUOTE}
Not every one else ofcourse. Marking browser as trsuted is not a good idea.

[SystemJunkie]

Import of my blocked network zones doesn´t work.
All settings are lost before version 3.0.17.

[Diver]

I have to agree with agile. Just allowing protected file & folder access fixed web browsers and several other apps.

[aigle]

Hi Driver! in case of web browsers etc allow it only for specific folders as I mentioned. Otherwise if allowed globally, theoretically ur browser can even drop a file in system32 folder or start up folder.

It actually works a sort of sandbox for the browser.

[Gizzy]

I wouldn't trust my browser even though I sandbox it,

I don't have a single entry marked as trusted it gives a program too much freedom for my taste.

I haven't updated to the newest version yet I didn't even know there was a newer version until only a few hours ago.

[rogervernon]

I have to say that on my XP laptop the latest release of CPF, V3 is running as sweet as a nut.
I'm impressed how far it has come in user friendliness since the first versions.
Unless something dramatic and unforeseen happens, it's staying on my machine!
;D ;D ;D

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> I have to say that on my XP laptop the latest release of CPF, V3 is running as sweet as a nut.
I'm impressed how far it has come in user friendliness since the first versions.
Unless something dramatic and unforeseen happens, it's staying on my machine!
;D ;D ;D <-QUOTE}
LOL...............try installing something. I had to baby sit Comodo while installing Windows updates as well as many others.

[rolarocka]

{QUOTE-> LOL...............try installing something. I had to baby sit Comodo while installing Windows updates as well as many others. <-QUOTE}
thats the problem. you install a security software thinking that it protects you. but instead you are bombarded with popups asking for permission to run. so in the end the security is put on the users hand. so why do i install a security software if it doenst protect me the way i want but just keeps on asking what to do? it doesnt make the difficult decisions for me.

[Makav3l1]

Some of you guys are a bit anal on the whole protection thing. "I don't trust my browser even though I sandbox it." Come on, have you ever actually gotten a virus?

[SystemJunkie]

{QUOTE-> Come on, have you ever actually gotten a virus? <-QUOTE}
You sound like a typical zombie bot. Because you see and hear nothing you think you are clean, very clever.:isay:

{QUOTE-> so why do i install a security software if it doenst protect me the way i want but just keeps on asking what to do <-QUOTE}Because there is no other way to achieve at least a minimum level of security and Comodo actually the only tool that meet the needs.

[Victek123]

{QUOTE-> thats the problem. you install a security software thinking that it protects you. but instead you are bombarded with popups asking for permission to run. so in the end the security is put on the users hand. so why do i install a security software if it doenst protect me the way i want but just keeps on asking what to do? it doesnt make the difficult decisions for me. <-QUOTE}

You have to find a balance you're comfortable with. Some security software, such as Norton Internet Security, make almost all the decisions for you - you almost never see a pop up from them. On the other hand CFP 3.0.17 can be very noisy depending on how you configure it. During install I selected the Firewall with Leak Proofing enabled and I have Defense+ in CleanPC mode. This makes it quiet enough for me to live with.

[GideonD]

Thanks for the input. I'm trying the allowed folders rules for Firefox to see how that works. I'm not overly comfortable with setting a browser as Trusted either.

[Diver]

{QUOTE-> Hi Driver! in case of web browsers etc allow it only for specific folders as I mentioned. Otherwise if allowed globally, theoretically ur browser can even drop a file in system32 folder or start up folder.

It actually works a sort of sandbox for the browser. <-QUOTE}

If running LUA the user may not write to system32, but start up is possible. Good advice anyway.

[Diver]

{QUOTE-> You sound like a typical zombie bot. Because you see and hear nothing you think you are clean, very clever.:isay:

Because there is no other way to achieve at least a minimum level of security and Comodo actually the only tool that meet the needs. <-QUOTE}


Aside from the fact that you are being mean, Comodo is hardly the only tool to provide a minimum level of security. Apparently, your idea of minimum is different from the mainstream, but not that different from many of the paranoids around here. Excellent security is possible with LUA/SRP. The problem with pop ups is not everyone can give the right response every time. Even those with the technical knowledge will make errors because they are trying to get some work done or are otherwise distracted.

[solcroft]

{QUOTE-> You sound like a typical zombie bot. Because you see and hear nothing you think you are clean, very clever.:isay: <-QUOTE}
And you sound like little green men are out to establish dominion over your computers, not bad either.

For one gullibly paranoid enough to believe hackers penetrating turned-off computers and cross-platform rootkits, you're sure one to talk.

[arran]

{QUOTE-> Those are not pop ups. You can disable those. That is a balloon message. Not a pop up for the firewall or D+.

Comodo has always done this when first installed. <-QUOTE}


How do you disable those balloon messages??

I can't find that setting.

[Pedro]

Right click the tray icon.

[SystemJunkie]

{QUOTE-> For one gullibly paranoid enough to believe hackers penetrating turned-off computers and cross-platform rootkits, you're sure one to talk. <-QUOTE}loool, but be sure that the system is really off. ;D ;D
@solcroft: I guess you won´t have any problems like that because you are likely not interesting enough for them,
so in your dimension this might be true what you are saying.

{QUOTE-> The problem with pop ups is not everyone can give the right response every time. <-QUOTE}
The problem with pop ups is: Full Kernel Level Unhooking of fwb rats gives them a nice freeze and Comodo becomes quiet in terms of popping up messages. (you can click whatever you want, it doesn´t matter if you once allowed the wrong file)

[tradetime]

I'm running version 3.0.13.268 in a test snapshot, but when I ask it to check for updates it tells me there are none, am I doing something wrong?

[sunking]

They changed the update process in later releases so earlier ones like 3.0.13 have to be updated manually.

[tradetime]

{QUOTE-> They changed the update process in later releases so earlier ones like 3.0.13 have to be updated manually. <-QUOTE}
Ah 0ok thanx, sunking, I suppose it would be best to uninstall the old one first rather than run an update over the top?

[SystemJunkie]

Can someone of you verify if you see this mutant:\BaseNamedObjects\oleacc-msaa-loaded in Comodo Firewall?

[Carver]

{QUOTE-> Ah 0ok thanx, sunking, I suppose it would be best to uninstall the old one first rather than run an update over the top? <-QUOTE}
I update via the firewall update, then download the exe incase the over the top update messes up.

[tradetime]

{QUOTE-> I update via the firewall update, then download the exe incase the over the top update messes up. <-QUOTE}
Ok thanx I have uninstalled the older version and have installed the new, all seems to be running smoothly.

[Alcyon]

I tested the new version and nothing changed since the initial v3 beta release. Always the same lame unfixed critical D+ security bug :thumbd: I'm so disgusted about this bug and the bowl of spaghetti teletube GUI that I had to uninstall it. The bug has been submitted to them a long time ago but nada. Same pile of excrements. Hopefully, there's better free alternatives...

[aigle]

What is that bug?

[Wordward]

Yeah what bug? And whats the matter with the GUI? I like it.

[argus tuft]

Really? The GUI is the only reason I won't use it. It looks nice enough, but in terms of actually using the thing, it is a nightmare.

There is no master list of processes, so if you want to edit a rule, you sometimes have to already know the parent application, and look under allowed executions for the parent. If you don't know the parent, you're screwed.

Creating / editing rules is incredibly cumbersome, the screenshots shown earlier in this thread are a perface example of this. Aside from the main comodo window, you need another 4 windows open just to allow firefox to write a file to the desktop. And then you need to click apply on every single one of the 4 windows, in order for the settings to stick.

No list of an applications parent processes, and no way of saying "let x execute y" from within the rules of y. Instead you have to go to x, and let it execute y in it's allowed execution settings.

[Pedro]

That's the main reason for me too. Not the only one, but the main.

[Alcyon]

Don't expect me to discuss about that again because I will not. The bug has already been submitted to them a long time ago and it's now their problem. What they did with the report, I could'nt care less. I flushed this crap. If people are happy with their software and feel secure, I'm glad to hear it.

[Pedro]

That's not constructive. We're not Comodo developers.
At least a link to your bug report thread..

[Alcyon]

Not even a link. I have nothing to resolve and don,t need help. The problem is in their hand.

[Pedro]

I didn't say i can help, and this isn't the place either.
So the reason for your "warning" is? Scaring newcomers?

[Alcyon]

This is not a warning at all but a constatation and an opinion. If people are scared because of what I wrote, that's not my goal and my problem.

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> Not even a link. I have nothing to resolve and don,t need help. The problem is in their hand. <-QUOTE}
lol, u are behaving like an angry kid!

[Alcyon]

;D A 34 years old kid. English isn't my native language so that's why I may sound weird. À la prochaine.

[Carver]

{QUOTE-> Not even a link. I have nothing to resolve and don,t need help. The problem is in their hand. <-QUOTE}
Without a link how do we know that the bug report isn't for 2.4 instead of 3.0. I doubt they comodo tech support will help someone who wont even discuss the bug report and just because you are 34 years old doesn't mean you can't act like like a brat. A 34 year old can still throw a temper tantrum. Why don't you just try to act more mature and give support constructive suggestions how to fix their software.

[Alcyon]

The report and discussion for v3 has already been done with them. For the rest, I'm not a programmer so I can't help further.

[fax]

{QUOTE-> The report and discussion for v3 has already been done with them. For the rest, I'm not a programmer so I can't help further. <-QUOTE}

This sounds like a troll post... anybody can come here and say... "this firewall is crap they did not fix a critical bug...." but then no bug is disclosed because it is in "their hands"... :blink:

If you do not want users feeback nor Comodo user help... why are you posting here? ::)

Cheers,
Fax

[pitzelberger]

{QUOTE-> À la prochaine. <-QUOTE}

fulfilling the French stereotype? 8)

[Alcyon]

{QUOTE-> why are you posting here? ::)

Cheers,
Fax <-QUOTE}
This has already been answered. It's called freedom of speech and opinion. You have the rights to believe what you want. If you aren't confortable with what was said, there's nothing I can do for you. I'll not repeat myself, elaborate or apologize.

[Wordward]

{QUOTE-> This is not a warning at all but a constatation and an opinion. If people are scared because of what I wrote, that's not my goal and my problem. <-QUOTE}

Here's an opinion. I feel this type of attitude is one of the main reasons we have many of the problems we do in our society today. Of course you are entitled to your assumptions that are basic to an argument and your opinions on this statement. However,as far as any you have about Comodo goes, I feel while causing fear may not be your goal, it does worry people needlessly. Having used Comodo Pro myself recently, although I was worried because of a few things, I may give it another try as it is one of the better security programs I have used. Unlike yourself, I don't feel that this statement is an assumption or an opinion, as there are reviews and millions of satisfied users that agree with that statement. Other than this all I will say is, good day sir. I said good day. LOL.

[fax]

{QUOTE-> This has already been answered. It's called freedom of speech and opinion. You have the rights to believe what you want. If you aren't confortable with what was said, there's nothing I can do for you. I'll not repeat myself, elaborate or apologize. <-QUOTE}

Of course, you can exercise your freedom of speech.
The fact is that your are exercising your freedom of speech by damaging a reputable software in a public forum without any proof.
Pretty pathetic and arrogant attitude. Sad overall...

Peace and love ;D

Cheers,
Fax

[Paul Wilders]

Folks, since Alcyon fairly certain won't provide more info other then s/he has, l'll suggest to move on with the overall discussion.

regards,

paul

[Wordward]

{QUOTE-> Folks, since Alcyon fairly certain won't provide more info other then s/he has, l'll suggest to move on with the overall discussion.

regards,

paul <-QUOTE}

Well since I agree, I will ask this. I see the Comodo forum is actually filled with posts about current problems with the latest release, so I'd like to know how well it is running for the people here at Wilders who are using it? Thanks.

[Paul Wilders]

{QUOTE-> Well since I agree <-QUOTE}

That's good to hear ;)

{QUOTE-> ...I will ask this. I see the Comodo forum is actually filled with posts about current problems with the latest release, so I'd like to know how well it is running for the people here at Wilders who are using it? Thanks. <-QUOTE}

That's perfectly fine. All I'm saying is, there's no use in discussing a (possible) issue with someone who refuses to provide more info. In this case: Alcyon.

regards,

paul

[Wordward]

I agree once again, and while I realize it isn't my place to post things in the nature of which I did, I was only having fun. I do however, wish some people would lighten up a bit in here. Although I doubt I truly need anything more than an AV and some common sense, I do enjoy using different security software and conversing about them, and it helps when others have fun as well. Some do mind you, but a few lately have been a little.. well you know. LOL. Take care.

[Alcyon]

Fax, you may use whatever adjectives you want, I'm not affected by it. Not an ounce.

[Paul Wilders]

{QUOTE-> Fax, you may use whatever adjectives you want, I'm not affected by it. Not an ounce. <-QUOTE}

...and that ends the personal remarks - from all. Either discuss the software at hand from a technical point of view, or don't contribute at all.

regards,

paul

[arran]

I personally don't like the new comodo, sure it has become a better host intrusion prevention but all the xtra pop ups and alerts is unbearable. there is much better user friendly host intrusion prevention software around. I am sticking with just using the 2.4 version.

[Coolio10]

{QUOTE-> I personally don't like the new comodo, sure it has become a better host intrusion prevention but all the xtra pop ups and alerts is unbearable. there is much better user friendly host intrusion prevention software around. I am sticking with just using the 2.4 version. <-QUOTE}
Did you try the new mode?

[pitzelberger]

{QUOTE-> so I'd like to know how well it is running for the people here at Wilders who are using it? <-QUOTE}

At least it is (to my best knowledge) the only firewall that's offering its own skinning tool. :what:

So I guess that all serious bugs have bee resolved recently; or else I am wondering how they have the time to invest in such efforts ???

[Joliet Jake]

{QUOTE-> Really? The GUI is the only reason I won't use it. It looks nice enough, but in terms of actually using the thing, it is a nightmare.

There is no master list of processes, so if you want to edit a rule, you sometimes have to already know the parent application, and look under allowed executions for the parent. If you don't know the parent, you're screwed.

Creating / editing rules is incredibly cumbersome, the screenshots shown earlier in this thread are a perface example of this. Aside from the main comodo window, you need another 4 windows open just to allow firefox to write a file to the desktop. And then you need to click apply on every single one of the 4 windows, in order for the settings to stick.

No list of an applications parent processes, and no way of saying "let x execute y" from within the rules of y. Instead you have to go to x, and let it execute y in it's allowed execution settings. <-QUOTE}


You can modify the rule to allow Firefox to create folders on the desktop, or anywhere else for that matter. Takes about 8 seconds.

-----------

Alcyon, you have spent the same time posting that you couldn't be bothered posting about the problem as you would have posting the problem.:P

OK, it may not help you since you've said you don't use Comodo any more but it may be helpful to other users and forum members here.

Hope you reconsider.

[arran]

The other thing too is that comodo doesn't prevent Dll loading
http://wiki.castlecops.com/HIPS/IDP_programs/services

I'm currently trying out safensec hips pro it is much easier to use than comodo.

[Wordward]

I want to install Comodo again, but every time I look in their forum it worries me a little bit. I know there can be troubles with any new software and that's the place where people are going to post about them. But I think because of all the hype surrounding Comodo, it makes me feel there should be far less troubles troubles than what I see. I have ThreatFire and Spyware Terminator installed right now, and from what I see in their respective forums, they have relatively few problems. I imagine many more people are using Comodo though, so that could be a big factor in having more problems, but I will add that the level of the problems is what worries me.

[sturgisrun]

I installed Comodo a couple of days ago (after it was reccomended by CNET.com) on my main computer-> (XP Pro)& yesterday on an older machine-> (XP Home) & I was happy with it ->UNTIL<-I clicked to update it today to -> 3.0.14.276_XP_Vista_x32.

My main computer is almost unusable now:
#1-> I can open Nod32-but it will not run.
#2-> I cannot open Palm Desktop (tells me I am"not authorized")
#3-> " " " System Restore " " " " " " "
#4-> " " " notepad " " " " " " "
#5-> I have the same problem with many other programs
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So far I have tried the following:
#1-> Deleted Comodo thru 'Add/Remove' in Control panel. It is gone from there but the file is still in Windows Explorer. When I tried to delete the file from there it would not let me, also will not let me end the PROCESS in Windows Task Mgr.
#2-> The computer will NOT boot into 'SafeMode'- I have tried this 5-6 times & she just boots up in normal mode.
#3-> I seem to have gotten it off my older machine & have run several SpySweeper/Ad-Aware/Avira Anti-Virus scans with clean results.
------------

Can someone PLEASE help me- a this point I have no other ideas EXCEPT doing a format of my HD & reinstall Windows XP Pro.

I will await a reply . . .THANK YOU !!!for any help you can give me-

Terry
From the High Desert of New Mexico

[Dieselman]

You do not need to reformat. Of course you cannot stop the process. That would defeat the purpose of a firewall. That would mean that any malware or hacker could stop the Comodo process. You did not say which version you installed. If it was from Cnet then thats an old version. The new version should be downloaded straigght from the Comodo site. As far as your problem. You say you deleted it. Do you mean uninstalled it? You can boot up in safe mode and do a system restore back to before you updated Comodo. You can also uninstall Comodo in safe mode. If non of that works go here.

http://forums.comodo.com/help_for_v3/comprehensive_instructions_for_completely_removing_comodo_firewall_pro_3_info-t17220.0.html

[sturgisrun]

Dieselman:

THANK YOU for your reply.

I uninstalled Comodo using 'Ad/Remove' in Control Panel. Comodo does NOT show there when the list is populated.

Comodo file folder still shows when I Right Click 'Start'->'Explore' - I have Right Clicked the folder-then selected 'Delete'. I then get "Error Deleting File or Folder" with message->'Cannot delete cmdagent.exe:Access denied. Make sure the disk is not full or white-protected and that the file is not in use.'

I have also tried going to TASK MGR.->Applications->End Task to close Comando & nothing happens. I have also gone to Processes tab in TASK MGR.& tried to "End Process"


Comodo is still in Start->All Programs. When I select the 'Uninstall' option there I get a Window with the heading in the blue bar at the top-
"C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\cfponfg.exe" Below a "X" inside a red circle saying -> "Windows cannot access the specified device,path,or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access them"

I get the same message when I try to open "System Restore" with a different heading in the blue bar at the top of this window/message.

I am the only user of this machine & have always had Adminstrator access to it.

I cannot boot to'SafeMode'- I have triedto several times (both holding the F8 key & tapping it over & overtill machine boots up) & the computer boot up to normal mode.

I havetaken a quick look at the link you sent me & I am afraid it looks like it may be over my head.

Terry

[arran]

{QUOTE-> .
#2-> The computer will NOT boot into 'SafeMode'- I have tried this 5-6 times & she just boots up in normal mode.
<-QUOTE}


aha this is why my pc wouldn't boot in safe mode before. Comodo >:(

[sturgisrun]

arran:
Did you fix it ???
If so How????

Terry

[sturgisrun]

I just had another idea-

Can anyone tell me how I get Comodo to give me permission to open these files that it wil not let me into (i.e. SafeMode,etc).

If I can get into these I could configure the program or UnInstal lit.

Please help me if you can.

Terry

[sturgisrun]

--> Or <--
How I can get into 'System Restore' ???????

Terry

[Dieselman]

You need to do that complete uninstall link I sent you from the Comodo forums. I have never heard about anyone not being able to get into safe mode. You can try reinstalling Comodo then uninstalling it.

[arran]

{QUOTE-> arran:
Did you fix it ???
If so How????

Terry <-QUOTE}

no I'm sorry I cauldn't fix it, the reason why I cauldn't fix it was because I cauldn't start it in normal mode either, and the reason why I cauldn't start my pc in normal mode was because at the same time I was trying out Comodo I was also trying out "Defense wall Plus" which was making my pc continuesly reset it self, hence going around in circles restarting.

I don't know why "defense wall plus" did that.

So any way the only option I had left was to reformat.

[sturgisrun]

Dieselman:
I am unable to use that link since:
#1-> I cannot get into System Restore to set a "Restore Point''.
#2-> I do not know which Processes I can stop in Task Mgr.

However-
Thanx for your suggestion to try re-Installing Comodo & then trying to un-Install it using it's Uninstall mode - or - trying it thru Add/Remove in Control Panel. Since my only other option seems to be ReFormat&reinstall XP Pro- I don't think I have mush to lose by trying it. I had not thought of that -> THANK YOU for the idea.

I also have never heard of anyone being unable to get to SafeMode- but I cannot & I am sure I have tried it correctly(both holding & then tapping F8 while booting up) I have tried both at least 5 times each.

In any event thanx for your replies & ideas & help !!!!!

[sturgisrun]

arran:
Thanx for your reply & info.

I am going to try reinstallint & then try Uninstalling Comodo ( see my above post).

If that does not work & guess I will have to do the Format/install

[sturgisrun]

arran:
Thanx for your reply & info.

I am going to try reinstalling & then try Uninstalling Comodo ( see my above post). Dieselman suggested that & it soundslike the best last shot befor formatting the HD.

If that does not work & guess I will have to do the Format/install.

Thanx again . . .

[Dieselman]

You do not have to format. That is a last resort. Manually delete all entries of Comodo like it says in there forums. Minus the system restore. You need to follow that step by step. Melih will even tell you that.

[Carver]

{QUOTE-> Dieselman:
I am unable to use that link since:
#1-> I cannot get into System Restore to set a "Restore Point''. <-QUOTE}
Can you get here:C:\WINDOWS\system32\Restore\rstrui.exe, I once tried to uninstall a program, and it didn't go well. I couldn't go any farther than the desk top nothing from the start menu. I have on the desktop a shortcut for My Computer, so I went looking for the restore .exe and dragged it to my desktop as I couldn't go to start/Help and Support.

[sturgisrun]

Dieselman:
I have tried mnually deleting all Comodo files- got all that showed in search EXCEPT one of them (the Program folder).

When I try to delete that one it says "access denied to cmdagent.exe''.
I have found this in Task Mgr. & tried to end it- but again "access denied".

[sturgisrun]

Carver:
Thanx for the idea- found that file- put it on Desktop- but I still get "access denied" when I click it.

[pitzelberger]

{QUOTE-> Dieselman:
I have tried mnually deleting all Comodo files- got all that showed in search EXCEPT one of them (the Program folder).

When I try to delete that one it says "access denied to cmdagent.exe''.
I have found this in Task Mgr. & tried to end it- but again "access denied". <-QUOTE}

I had that problem once. what you have to do is: use a program like autoruns (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx) to remove the autostart entry of cmdagent.exe. After that you reboot, and then you will be able to remove it :lurking:

To verify that, you may check all running processes using task manager, and you may realize that cmdagent.exe is still running in the background each time you start your PC. Therefore you can not delete it ....

[Dieselman]

Go to the Comodo forums. Do not reformat. You do not have to. Ask Melih for help.

[the insider]

{QUOTE-> thats the problem. you install a security software thinking that it protects you. but instead you are bombarded with popups asking for permission to run. so in the end the security is put on the users hand. so why do i install a security software if it doenst protect me the way i want but just keeps on asking what to do? it doesnt make the difficult decisions for me. <-QUOTE}

Maybe so but this what I miss in the current version of comodo ! I doesn't ask me enough.. I mean in version 2 you could say allow - ask - block to every app that wanted to connect to internet. Now it doesn't ask me whether a certain app is allowed to connect: when it's trusted it can do whatever it feels like. I am not even able to find back the module which controls all this let alone change the rule.... that's why backed down on Comodo and choose OA Free. If anybody wants to show me were I can change EVERY app's rule : feel free (a picture says more than a thousand words)!;D

[arran]

All comodo is really good for atm is preventing software allready on your pc from accessing the internet ie "passing leak tests"

this new Comodo 3 version all it is, is it is just a Marketing spin to try and keep up with other products on the internet.

sure it has a better hips protection thats only if you can work how to configure it properly, but there is lots of other user friendly hips software on the net which is way easier to use with a lot less pop ups and alerts.

So I fail to see any point from upgrading on ours pcs from 2.4 to the 3.0 versions ?

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> Maybe so but this what I miss in the current version of comodo ! I doesn't ask me enough.. I mean in version 2 you could say allow - ask - block to every app that wanted to connect to internet. Now it doesn't ask me whether a certain app is allowed to connect: when it's trusted it can do whatever it feels like. I am not even able to find back the module which controls all this let alone change the rule.... that's why backed down on Comodo and choose OA Free. If anybody wants to show me were I can change EVERY app's rule : feel free (a picture says more than a thousand words)!;D <-QUOTE}
The reason for this is that Comodo has very large whitelist. This happens with OA also and Zone Alarm. Firewall companies are increasing there whitelist to make firewall installs easy for users.

[tlu]

{QUOTE->
sure it has a better hips protection thats only if you can work how to configure it properly, but there is lots of other user friendly hips software on the net which is way easier to use with a lot less pop ups and alerts.
<-QUOTE}

Which are ???
In my experience, CFP is much easier to use and produces considerably fewer popups (when used in clean mode as recommended) than other HIPS I've tried, like ProcessGuard, SSM, Reg-/Appdefend. If you're getting a lot of popups you must be doing something wrong.

[the insider]

{QUOTE-> The reason for this is that Comodo has very large whitelist. This happens with OA also and Zone Alarm. Firewall companies are increasing there whitelist to make firewall installs easy for users. <-QUOTE}

OK but what if I feel the need to have the ultimate "yes" or "no" say in all this? Is there a possibility to do so ?

[pitzelberger]

{QUOTE-> OK but what if I feel the need to have the ultimate "yes" or "no" say in all this? Is there a possibility to do so ? <-QUOTE}

CFP asks you during installation whether you want to automatically allow trusted applications to access the Internet or not (that was at least up to version 3.0.16, not sure how about 3.0.17). And if I remember right, you could also change that later in the general firewall settings menu.

[aigle]

{QUOTE-> Maybe so but this what I miss in the current version of comodo ! I doesn't ask me enough.. I mean in version 2 you could say allow - ask - block to every app that wanted to connect to internet. Now it doesn't ask me whether a certain app is allowed to connect: when it's trusted it can do whatever it feels like. I am not even able to find back the module which controls all this let alone change the rule.... that's why backed down on Comodo and choose OA Free. If anybody wants to show me were I can change EVERY app's rule : feel free (a picture says more than a thousand words)!;D <-QUOTE}
Kepp FW security level at custom policy mode.

To edit, go to FireWall> Advaned> Network security policy.

See example of Opera!

[arran]

{QUOTE-> Which are ???
In my experience, CFP is much easier to use and produces considerably fewer popups (when used in clean mode as recommended) than other HIPS I've tried, like ProcessGuard, SSM, Reg-/Appdefend. If you're getting a lot of popups you must be doing something wrong. <-QUOTE}


like Safe n sec which I am using, it only has about 1 popup when you install something. where as comodo would have about 20 popups when you install or uninstall other software. and safe n sec is so much easier to configure than comodo.

also Anti-Executable is much easier as well.

[Whitey]

Hello everyone!
Could u tell me please the "right" rules for Skype..
I think that's not good to give him all promissions for all incoming and outgoing..

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> like Safe n sec which I am using, it only has about 1 popup when you install something. where as comodo would have about 20 popups when you install or uninstall other software. and safe n sec is so much easier to configure than comodo.

also Anti-Executable is much easier as well. <-QUOTE}
Very true. There are several issues with Comodo and installing something. Head on over to there forums. I could not install me 7 Windows XP updates without literally baby sitting Comodo. I had to keep clicking allow,allow even after click into install mode.

[Coolio10]

You need to make sure your selecting the main installer. I mean the .msi not .exe because the .msi launches the .exe

[Whitey]

{QUOTE-> like Safe n sec which I am using, it only has about 1 popup when you install something. where as comodo would have about 20 popups when you install or uninstall other software. <-QUOTE}

You can switch Comodo to Installation Mode and you'll get less pop ups during the installation. Or you can thread application that you r goin' to install as Installer or Update in first pop up and after you'll get less pop ups..

I know that first of all you must trust this application and be sure that this application can't do smth. wrong in your system. If you trust it you can swith Comodo to installation mode.

[Dieselman]

Installer mode still doesn't work right. Even a modder found a bug.

[Whitey]

{QUOTE-> Installer mode still doesn't work right. Even a modder found a bug. <-QUOTE}

Excuse me...but what do you mean? More particularly...
Everything is ok in my case or I missed smth.:what:

[Wordward]

Getting the itch again to install Comodo 3.0, but I was wondering if anyone has tried it with Mamutu yet? I got Mamutu from GOTD and since I like it a lot I want to keep using it. I know some people are using Comodo with Defense+ enabled and ThreatFire together with no problems so I guess it would be all right?

[rolarocka]

{QUOTE-> Getting the itch again to install Comodo 3.0, but I was wondering if anyone has tried it with Mamutu yet? I got Mamutu from GOTD and since I like it a lot I want to keep using it. I know some people are using Comodo with Defense+ enabled and ThreatFire together with no problems so I guess it would be all right? <-QUOTE}
i used mamutu with defense + here and had no problems

[Wordward]

Thanks rolarocka. Also is Comodo's stealth and self protection working now with default settings? I read this wasn't the case with the last build.

http://www.tech-faq.com/blog/comodo-firewall-pro-30-a-powerusers-dream-come-true.html

[Dieselman]

Comodo version 309 working flawlessly now for over 2 weeks for me.

[ethan_arends]

Two days ago i installed the last version of Comodo 3 and let 2 ports wide open.

[Pedro]

Did you select the option to block unsolicited inbound on install? If not, your configuration is probably wrong, not CFP.

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> Two days ago i installed the last version of Comodo 3 and let 2 ports wide open. <-QUOTE}
If your behind a router check that first. Shields Up is not an accurate test of a software firewall but more so a hardware firewall. I have a post about it. Run the stealth wizard in Comodo.

[ethan_arends]

I'm not behind a router.
I didnt noticed that option. But when i'll be home, since i was intented to reinstall windows and now i only have windows firewall and av, i will install again Comodo 3.

[Makav3l1]

There are still annoying bugs in this new version, like it failing to boot up because of an error in application data.

[Dieselman]

No errors here. None as far as boots in the forum either.

[Wordward]

{QUOTE-> Comodo version 309 working flawlessly now for over 2 weeks for me. <-QUOTE}
Thanks Dieselman. I have PC Tools on board at the moment and itls a nice firewall. But I miss Comodo.

[ethan_arends]

~12 hours with Comodo 3 (last version) and blocked 0 intrusion.
With windows firewall on, stealth.
With windows firewall off, ports 139 & 445 open, 1033 closed.
Rules are allow to any IP and any port. These are rules that Comodo makes. For all kind of software. That's the main reason i don't like/trust Comodo.
In other words: this firewall is like Svaiter cheese.
Outpost and Online Armor for example, for Opera makes rule for 80 port. If Opera want conection for other port, Outpost will ask you.

So good bye Comodo 3. I thing it was the last try.

[Pedro]

Did you try my suggestion?..

[Dieselman]

I have "0" intrusions but thats cause I am behind a fully stealthed hardware firewall with echo ping off. If I turn off my hardware firewall off then Comodo kicks and I have alot of intrusions. Do you really want intrusion alerts? I used Zone Alarm in the past and I never got alerts either. Doesnt mean the firewall isnt working.

[ethan_arends]

for Pedro: There wasn't such option.
for Dieselman: I'm not behind a hardware firewall, just a modem.

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> for Pedro: There wasn't such option.
for Dieselman: I'm not behind a hardware firewall, just a modem. <-QUOTE}
I have a modem also but its a 2Wire DSL modem with a built in hardware firewall. Have you checked you modem settings? Have you tried to run the stealth port wizard built into Comodo?

[ggf31416]

{QUOTE-> ~12 hours with Comodo 3 (last version) and blocked 0 intrusion.
With windows firewall off, ports 139 & 445 open, 1033 closed.
Rules are allow to any IP and any port. These are rules that Comodo makes.
<-QUOTE}

I suggest you to run the "stealth Ports Wizard" and select "Block all incoming connections". The default mode since several releases is "Alert to incoming conections" but seems be causing many troubles.
Also increase the firewall alert level (Firewall -> Advanced -> Firewall behaviour Settings -> Alert Settings)

[Wordward]

If Comodo is set to block all incoming, will it prevent my PC and router from comunicating or will I still able to refresh my IP address if needed? I'm on wireless and sometimes I have to renew my IP to get a stronger signal. Thanks.

[ggf31416]

{QUOTE-> If Comodo is set to block all incoming, will it prevent my PC and router from comunicating or will I still able to refresh my IP address if needed? I'm on wireless and sometimes I have to renew my IP to get a stronger signal. Thanks. <-QUOTE}

The only thing the stealth wizard does is change some global rules. If you need to allow incoming connections from a IP/network use "define a new trusted network" or create the rules by yourself. If you have any device that blocks incoming connections do not bother with the stealth wizard.

[Dieselman]

{QUOTE-> ~12 hours with Comodo 3 (last version) and blocked 0 intrusion.
With windows firewall on, stealth.
With windows firewall off, ports 139 & 445 open, 1033 closed.
Rules are allow to any IP and any port. These are rules that Comodo makes. For all kind of software. That's the main reason i don't like/trust Comodo.
In other words: this firewall is like Svaiter cheese.
Outpost and Online Armor for example, for Opera makes rule for 80 port. If Opera want conection for other port, Outpost will ask you.

So good bye Comodo 3. I thing it was the last try. <-QUOTE}

I figured out your problem. I now get intrusion building up in my log and showing up in thr GUI. Simply run the stealth port wizard and selecting the "block all incoming connections" . Run this and reboot. You should have intrusions building up after that cause I do now everytime I launch Yahoo Messenger.