COMODO Firewall Pro 3.0.23.364 Released and other minor change releases

[Coolio10]

Biggest bug fixing release since the official release!
Enjoy

Only 1 or 2 bugs should be left now so comodo can focus on some really nice innovations now :D.

-{ Quote: "NEW! COMODO SafeSurf Toolbar built on COMODO Memory Firewall technology " }-
This seems interesting but i haven't seen it yet so i will post screenshots tommorrow.
-{ Quote: "Hi Guys,

I would like to announce the availability of COMODO Firewall Pro 3.0.23.364. Previous versions should be able to update themselves through automatic updates.


Download locations:
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32-bit Setup(Available in English language only)
http://download.comodo.com/cfp/download/setups/CFP_Setup_3.0.23.364_XP_Vista_x32.exe
Size: 18.0 MB (18,932,992 bytes)
MD5: 1413477dd271f5992c8546b0495e36e4
SHA1: 95993ab27b62a9eb7f74004e8f6a3ae128578332

64-bit Setup (Available in English language only)
http://download.comodo.com/cfp/download/setups/CFP_Setup_3.0.23.364_XP_Vista_x64.exe
Size: 28.2 MB (29,597,440 bytes)
MD5: ddf3fe70c9f0f172fbdbd5ab44297295
SHA1: 3de3ca51348ca3ec8614aa17a3785b49e8c658e7


Whats New in 3.0.23.364?
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NEW! COMODO SafeSurf Toolbar built on COMODO Memory Firewall technology
FIXED! COMODO Firewall does not add files from network shares to pending list
FIXED! COMODO Firewall does not log incoming ICMP packets properly
FIXED! COMODO Firewall blocks everything when password protection is OFF and suppress options are ON
FIXED! COMODO Firewall does not terminate active connections properly
FIXED! COMODO Firewall firewall driver can not be installed properly in Vista operating systems
FIXED! COMODO Firewall can be terminated when Windows XP is being shutdown
FIXED! COMODO Firewall GUI does not appear properly on Windows Vista operating systems
FIXED! COMODO Firewall GUI can truncate texts in 120 DPI
FIXED! COMODO Firewall does not handle long filename properly
FIXED! COMODO Firewall does not update the version correctly after being updated
FIXED! COMODO Firewall crashes on exit
FIXED! COMODO Firewall can cause BSODs when gameprotect rootkit triggers its self defense
FIXED! COMODO Firewall can not verify digital signatures
FIXED! Small problems in GUI
IMPROVED! Clean PC Mode and Safe Mode: Improvements that lead to small number of alerts and pending files
IMPROVED! Default Security policy so that Windows Updates do not lead to significant alerts" }-

[EASTER]

Good Improvements and especially bug repairs, hopefully all of the remaining ones can be vanquished finally and it will then be settled once and for all.

EASTER

[3xist]

Excellent...

Great work on the Bug fixes, and Now includes COMODO Memory Firewall tech!

:thumb:

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "NEW! COMODO SafeSurf Toolbar built on COMODO Memory Firewall technology

+
and Now includes COMODO Memory Firewall tech!

" }-

Is it possible to opt out during the installation? I hope so.

[Fuzzfas]

Ok, i will answer to myself. From what i read in Comodo's forum, you can't opt out, you have to disable it after the installation.

The Comodo Memory firewall is incorporated in the toolbar, which also serves for shopping and if you use the toolbar for searching, shopping etc, Comodo will get some income.

As poster MikeH posted:

-{ Quote: "From the help file:

STEP 8: 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. Comodo developed the SafeSurf Toolbar explicitly to protect end-users from these kinds of attacks whilst they browse the Internet. After installation, the program will monitor and protect the memory space of all applications that are running on your system and immediately block any buffer overflow attacks. Apart from providing another essential layer of protection, the toolbar also provides one-click access to news, search, shopping; a built in pop-up blocker; is compatible with all major browsers and can be separately uninstalled or disabled at any time after installation.

After reviewing the EULA and installation options, click 'Next' to continue" }-

http://forums.comodo.com/feedbackcommentsannouncementsnews/comodo_firewall_pro_3023364_releasedegemen-t23124.0.html

Melih:
-{ Quote: "you have to uninstall and then install the new version to take advantage of the SafeSurf toolbar. Just updating from old version does not enable it I am afraid.

We have some clever patent pending technology that we have been able to incorporate into this toolbar that puts BO protection right inside the browser - Where you need it most!!! So with this toolbar we have been able to enable BO protection for distribution with CFP." }-

Melih:
-{ Quote: "we get money if you search/buy stuff using this. Its like an affiliate deal.
this way, only if you want to, you can help Comodo generate some money from searching and buying you already do, by choosing to do it via Comodo. Its a way to generate money so that we can keep bringing you even better security and products!" }-


Salmonela:
-{ Quote: "Hmmm... Kaspersky said for toolbar: "not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.aw"" }-

Kail:
-{ Quote: "Looks like both Kaspersky (above) & now NOD32 (here) report the toolbar as an "AdTool"." }-


Well, i would have prefered to opt-out during installation. The marketing model of Comodo is a bit weird for my taste. I guess one must trust Comodo that the toolbar won't act as adware or spyware, because having it inside your firewall, would make it unstoppable.

[EASTER]

Well, personally i never been a fan of adding any ad encourgement toolbar in a security app unless it's purpose is strickly to serve as protection purposes only, but will monitor it closely should it consider to pose a nusance of any kind like tracking and such.

Besides i NEVER buy anything advertised from any toolbars because i seen too many of them take away attention from users to entice them to bug up their PC's with rotating advertisements.

I'm not indicting Comodo's choice to include it, but toolbars have long been a source of problems when i was Moderator at Lavasoft Support Forums, but i'm relatively confident this just isn't the case with Comodo's decision on it, and i think their well aware of that fact and history of them.

EASTER

[keith_thfc]

Pretty sure Comodo could have found a way to give users BO protection without using a toolbar - the main purpose of which is usually to provide sponsored searches.

I certainly won't be installing it.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "Pretty sure Comodo could have found a way to give users BO protection without using a toolbar - the main purpose of which is usually to provide sponsored searches.

I certainly won't be installing it." }-

I agree. And i don't think that they chose by accident to put the toolbar in the versions with the "most bugfixes yet" either. The same happened with the first version that included the on demand scanner (pretty useless since it doesn't update the definitions). In both cases they selected a major bugfix release, to include a new "feature" that would bring them money. In this way, most users installed the new version in order to get the bugfixes (together with the 20MB bloat of the AV scanner).

Of course it's their right to do whatever pleases them, but although i do respect their product as a firewall-HIPS, i don't appreciate much their general marketing policy and behaviour.

If i decide to install Comodo, i will certainly disable this toolbar as fast as i can.

In the meatime, i will stick with Returnil and PCTools firewall.

[keith_thfc]

I would have expected to see a thread in the Comodo forums discussing this new toolbar but couldn't see anything.....

(edit - sorry - am a dumbass - just found it).

[aigle]

I hate the toolbars. Very bad that there is no option to opt out during install. It,s a wrong move, tottaly wrong by Comodo. I think I will wait until they release a version with ioption to opt out.

:thumbd: :thumbd: :thumbd:

[3xist]

You CAN opt out during installation!!

-{ Quote: "

Users can opt out during installation

Toolbar is ONLY available with a fresh CFP installation. If you are updating from previous version you do NOT get the toolbar!

We would never force anything on our users!

This is just giving our users a choice in their search engine choice and making Comodo some money. It is totally optional at installa
eg: type New Jersey as a keyword and see the results.. Of course Google is a great search engine but doesn't hurt to have an alternative search engine that you can check. Also, we are building our own version of a toolbar that will have UserTrust built in along with Search Engine Overlays (bit like site advisor) and this is the starting point of it. Of course as always we will always try to give our users a choice!

thank you

Melih

PS:the toolbar is NOT available to anyone just updating. Its only available if you are installing CFP fresh (eg: no updating from older versions). This might cause confusion to some people thinking that they will get the toolbar yet they are not getting the opt out during that update process. Again: you don't get the toolbar during update... only with a fresh install!
" }-

Also, The Malware Scanner in Defense+ (Scan My System), Now checks for definition updates before scanning.

[acr1965]

A couple questions-

1. So if I want to install Comodo without having to get the toolbar installation it is best to find an older version of Comodo, install and upgrade? (I am assuming just go to filehippo);

2. I have DEP enabled as well as an option under IE7 tools, internet options, advanced--> "Enable memory protection to help mitigate online attacks". So does the Comodo Memory Firewall really offer any benefit to me? I kinda doubt it.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "A couple questions-

1. So if I want to install Comodo without having to get the toolbar installation it is best to find an older version of Comodo, install and upgrade? (I am assuming just go to filehippo); " }-

No, based on what 3exist wrote, which wasn't written yet when i went to Comodo's forum today, you can use the current version and during installation opt-out. So the toolbar won't be installed.

So, i wasn't right to judge them before. I was misled by this: "is compatible with all major browsers and can be separately uninstalled or disabled at any time after installation."

Apparently, based on Melih's comments, you can also not install it at all.

[aigle]

-{ Quote: "You CAN opt out during installation!!



Also, The Malware Scanner in Defense+ (Scan My System), Now checks for definition updates before scanning." }-
Nothing in his comments that u can opt out even in a fresh install. I always do a fresh install, updates are not so reliable for me.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "Nothing in his comments that u can opt out even in a fresh install. I always do a fresh install, updates are not so reliable for me." }-

Aigle, read Melih's reply No. 48 here:

http://forums.comodo.com/feedbackcommentsannouncementsnews/comodo_firewall_pro_3023364_releasedegemen-t23124.45.html

They could have made it clearer to understand, but give the question to which Melih is replying, i think that we can safely say that during installation you can opt-out.

[aigle]

Ok, I will check it myself to be sure.

Thanks

[Fuzzfas]

I 'm installing it now. Here it is:

200126

[etech]

I must admit that I was surprised and do not like it. What will be next? I like the Comodo a lot and recommend the product to others.

I have always seen Comodo as ""Free forever, no catch no kidding"-software, but now - i don't realy know.???

I still have confidence in Comodo, but I am afraid that the next step will be a some form of payment.

I hope that i'm wrong, but I am concerned about it.:)

[aigle]

I don,t think payment is bad. Infact I like it to be paid rather than this fishy model of toolbars and malware free warranty etc( watever it is)! Paid or free. Nothing in between.

[aigle]

-{ Quote: "I 'm installing it now. Here it is:

200126" }-
That,s releiving.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "I don,t think payment is bad. Infact I like it to be paid rather than this fishy model of toolbars and malware free warranty etc( watever it is)! Paid or free. Nothing in between." }-

I agree. Personally i don't care about the memory firewall, but some folks out there really want it as an extra protection. For those folks, i think it would be nice to have the opportunity of getting the memory firewall without the "search and buy" stuff incorporated in the same firewall. And i think many would actually pay for it.

Anyway, running fine. It is actually running better on my system than the previous version. Everything feels more quick. And yes, they fixed the recognition of digital signatures which was broken in the last version and was a major annoyance!

[etech]

I'think payment is bad if you can get the same kind of functionality for free. ;) Like HIPS or other stuff that you can get with Comodo Pro.

But, i can see two problems here. One, sneaky transition to payment end two, as you say, the way they are introducing new "features".

[etech]

-{ Quote: " For those folks, i think it would be nice to have the opportunity of getting the memory firewall without the "search and buy" stuff incorporated in the same firewall. And i think many would actually pay for it.

" }-

Why would they do that, when they can get it for free?:)
http://www.memoryfirewall.comodo.com/

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "Why would they do that, when they can get it for free?:)
http://www.memoryfirewall.comodo.com/" }-

I know there was/is(?) the standalone version too, but since they decided to incorporate it to Comodo Firewall, i would think that the standalone version won't be updated anymore? Or not?

If they intend to keep updating the standalone CMF, then why would someone prefer to have that ugly toolbar instead of installing the "clean" CMF? ???

[etech]

-{ Quote: "I know there was/is(?) the standalone version too, but since they decided to incorporate it to Comodo Firewall, i would think that the standalone version won't be updated anymore? Or not?

If they intend to keep updating the standalone CMF, then why would someone prefer to have that ugly toolbar instead of installing the "clean" CMF? ???" }-

Yes, that's something that i'm concern about, too. Are we going to get some kind of new MyWebComodoSearch or what?;)

[disinter1]

Norton has the same toolbar type thing with yahoo, or used to have it, so I don't see the big deal.

[Zeena]

Hi disinter1 :)

-{ Quote: "Norton has the same toolbar type thing with yahoo, or used to have it, so I don't see the big deal." }-

I don't use Norton anymore :(
Had to give it up 3 weeks back!
Had The Dreaded : Symantec Service Framework Stopped Working

However...
Norton's Toolbar was nothing like the Comodo Toolbar.

The Norton Toolbar was for a Security functionality only!
e.g..
Anti-Phishing
Identity Safe

I think you are getting confused with the new toolbar in AVG 8 :-\

AVG 8 is what I'm using now!

I don't much like the rather ugly Yahoo! - AVG 8 Toolbar.
However...
Even the AVG 8 Toolbar doesn't go as far as the Comodo Toolbar.
e.g..
The AVG 8 Toolbar does have a Yahoo Search box
But that's it!
The other things on it are to do with AVG itself.

It certainly doesn't have a Shopping Button :o

I still think both AVG and Comodo are way out of order :(

[Coolio10]

I think its fair.

1. It can be disabled at installation and after installation.
2. You are told exactly what it does at installation.
3. This is a completely free product and comodo deserves some income for it.
4. You get the protection and are not forced to use its other features.
5. It may actually be helpful for some.

-{ Quote: "try to answer few questions all in one post

phishing toolbar: Our technology is yet to be mature. As soon as it is, it will be incorporated into our toolbar. Please bear in mind, this is the first version. We have many improvements on the way.


As i said before: users have the choice NOT to install during installation process. No one is being forced into installing anything...

Q:What happens if you install the toolbar and then just hide it from the browser view?
A: You still get the BO protection.

I just want everyone to understand please, this is our first version of getting a toolbar into browser. We have many very innovative and interesting features being built as we speak that will be in the next versions of this toolbar. And this, for the people who want to support Comodo, will act as a means to make money for Comodo. Its totally optional and you can help Comodo by using a 2nd search engine when searching for stuff.

So, get extra security for the browser, get a nice 2nd search engine and help Comodo, all optional! where's the harm?

Melih" }-

[_ab]

-{ Quote: "Excellent...

Great work on the Bug fixes, and Now includes COMODO Memory Firewall tech!

:thumb:" }-

hmm, really? I have Memory Firewall installed, so i should uninstall it now?

[ThePheonix]

I feel CFP is an excellent program, and I place it second only to Online Armor. Now there is a money making program that uses the old idea of a free version to lead people into buying the paid product. Nothing hidden, no doubts. Just a clean and "safe" program that is easy to undrstand and enjoy.










ThePheonix always rises.

[Killtek]

Is it wrong for COMODO to make some money? I'm sure they have to pay salaries and benefits for all those talented programmers. Obviously COMODO had to change business plans to generate money.

They should offer a free version and a paid version (with more features). If the software is good and delivers on functionality then I don't have a problem paying.

Can't wait for this generation of FREE FREE FREE loafers to get over with. People do have to make a living.

[twl845]

-{ Quote: "I feel CFP is an excellent program, and I place it second only to Online Armor. Now there is a money making program that uses the old idea of a free version to lead people into buying the paid product. Nothing hidden, no doubts. Just a clean and "safe" program that is easy to understand and enjoy.










ThePheonix always rises." }-
I second your comments on OA. Keep it simple. I use the paid copy. Too bad CFP is going in the opposite direction.

[Fuzzfas]

I am not sure if this was already present in previous versions, since i didn't bother scanning before, but in this one, it seems that the on demand scanner tries to actually download updates before scanning. It didn't, since it's up to date i suppose, but that's nice!

200145

This is the second time that this version proves me wrong. And i am happy about it!

The bad thing is that i tried twice till now and the scanner hangs at a certain point, but that's a minor detail compared to a scanner that actually updates itself.

[etech]

-{ Quote: "Is it wrong for COMODO to make some money? I'm sure they have to pay salaries and benefits for all those talented programmers. Obviously COMODO had to change business plans to generate money.

They should offer a free version and a paid version (with more features). If the software is good and delivers on functionality then I don't have a problem paying.

Can't wait for this generation of FREE FREE FREE loafers to get over with. People do have to make a living." }-

You can buy Comodos paid version Comodo Firewall Pro Plus if you really want to spend some money.

[Nebulus]

Toolbars in a security product? Very dissapointing...

[sunking]

I'm quite disappointed by this whole toolbar thing. The main reason I'm using a firewall in the first place is to protect my privacy and a toolbar which generates income for a third company with things I'm buying isn't exactly my definition of private.
To be fair: it can be disabled upon installation. Still, it has a fishy smell...

[dmenace]

The sad thing about toolbars is that vulnerabilities will eventually be found in them so they are essentially reducing your security and adding another attack vector for malware.

[sunking]

-{ Quote: "The sad thing about toolbars is that vulnerabilities will eventually be found in them so they are essentially reducing your security and adding another attack vector for malware." }-
Another good point.

[Coolio10]

-{ Quote: "I'm quite disappointed by this whole toolbar thing. The main reason I'm using a firewall in the first place is to protect my privacy and a toolbar which generates income for a third company with things I'm buying isn't exactly my definition of private.
To be fair: it can be disabled upon installation. Still, it has a fishy smell..." }-
I guess knowone read the part i bolded.

-{ Quote: "Q:What happens if you install the toolbar and then just hide it from the browser view?
A: You still get the BO protection." }-
So its not fair for comodo to generate some income for a firewall which surpasses many paid ones in features?

I just found another way...

-{ Quote: "Here's a trick... If you go to Addd/Remove programs and uninstall the ask toolbar only, the SafeSearch remains installed and still on your systray and your still protected just without the toolbar. Then again, I don't see what all the fuss is about. Toolbar or no toolbar, still brilliant protection with Comodo products!

Eric" }-

You do understand comodo sells other products? They need to make money to fund this FREE project.

TONS of free products give you the choice to install yahoo toolbar/google toolbars at install. Comodo does the same thing yet its different just because its a security product. Comodo is a company just like ccleaner which does the same thing, just a lot bigger....

All you want is FREE FREE FREE.

With all these ways to disable it some people are just being greedy.

[031]

-{ Quote: "I think its fair.

1. It can be disabled at installation and after installation.
2. You are told exactly what it does at installation.
3. This is a completely free product and comodo deserves some income for it.
4. You get the protection and are not forced to use its other features.
5. It may actually be helpful for some." }-

Nicely said :thumb: :thumb:
Comodo is an excellent product and believe me for 64 bit environment it is probably the best . Sometimes i can't believe this product is a freeware . Good luck to them .

[3xist]

We need to give COMODO some credit... They are "the new kids on the block" and have gone a long way with Comodo Firewall Pro.

IMO don't like Toolbars either...

[aigle]

-{ Quote: "
TONS of free products give you the choice to install yahoo toolbar/google toolbars at install. Comodo does the same thing yet its different just because its a security product. Comodo is a company just like ccleaner which does the same thing, just a lot bigger....

All you want is FREE FREE FREE.

With all these ways to disable it some people are just being greedy." }-

What is done by CCleaner, AVG or some others is no excuse for Comodo. Where is their old model of revenue, they used to boast that by making users secure, ther encourage more bussiness, more bussiness means more money for comodo. ::) It was a BIG LIE I am sure.

Let them make it paid and i will not mind. But adding a toolbar and a fishy model being paid by users searches and shopping is a big NO NO for a security vendor.

:thumbd: :thumbd: :thumbd: :thumbd: :thumbd: :thumbd:

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "What is done by CCleaner, AVG or some others is no excuse for Comodo. Where is their old model of revenue, they used to boast that by making users secure, they encourage more business, more business means more money for Comodo. ::) It was a BIG LIE I am sure.

Let them make it paid and I will not mind. But adding a toolbar and a fishy model being paid by users searches and shopping is a big NO NO for a security vendor.
" }-

Maybe Comodo realized over time that the original model didn't generate enough revenue, so they needed to make a change? There's no need to think it's a conspiracy. And regarding your suggestion that Comodo start charging for CFP, I say be careful what you ask for. Why would you prefer that over just not installing the toolbar?

[Chubb]

3.0.24.368 was released:

FIXED! COMODO Firewall activation fails under some circumstances.

[Nebulus]

-{ Quote: "
All you want is FREE FREE FREE.
" }-

Actually I'd preffer open source for a security product, but free is OK too. :)

[Makav3l1]

You guys upset over the OPTIONAL toolbar in a FREE product are ridiculous. End of story.

[aigle]

-{ Quote: "You guys upset over the OPTIONAL toolbar in a FREE product are ridiculous. End of story." }-
And such Toolbars are more radiculous... and ....

It may be just the start of story.

[aigle]

-{ Quote: "Maybe Comodo realized over time that the original model didn't generate enough revenue, so they needed to make a change? There's no need to think it's a conspiracy. And regarding your suggestion that Comodo start charging for CFP, I say be careful what you ask for. Why would you prefer that over just not installing the toolbar?" }-
That way I don,t smell anything fishy or uncomforatble. Just my feeling. I know without toolbar it,s clean but I don,t feel warm and fuzzy for the developer. >:(

Just my opinion.

[Einsturzende]

-{ Quote: "And such Toolbars are more radiculous... and ....

It may be just the start of story." }-
What story?

[3xist]

Version 3.0.24.368 : 24th May, 2008

* FIXED! COMODO Firewall activation fails under some circumstances.

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/release_notes.html

3xist.

[3xist]

New version released:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=1248747#post1248747

3xist.

[Pseudo]

I remember them including in their website that they can offer free software because they sell certificates. :P

[Coolio10]

Supposedly this new version has the toolbar removed.

I believe it was because someone reported a bug which caused an unbootable system when a BO occured since there was no allow/deny buttons.

[aigle]

-{ Quote: "What story?" }-
Let,s see what more comes out with time!

[cabang]

hey guys.. can any1 make a optimization(COMODO v3) guide for new ppl like me?

thank you.

[3xist]

* Fixed! Windows Vista 64 UI Problems.
* Fixed! SafeSurf crashes applications on x64 based operating systems.

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/release_notes.html

3xist.