Comodo firewall

Hi!

The resource usage is pretty high indeed. I left my laptop on last night and now usage is 27 megs and 20 megs VM. I am running utorrent at background, active connections about 30. Any ideas?

Otherwise this firewall seems pretty good. Thanks for the authors.

Tech

 

@Technic
They are aware of the recource usage and promised to lower this in the upcoming versions.

 

Thanks for the info Sputnik.

 

Can this firewall be set to block all inbound and allow all outbound traffic?

(without pop-up windows, for newbies)

 

"Can this firewall be set to block all inbound and allow all outbound traffic?"

Sort of....It has the Block All and Allow All options.But I think that's both inbound and outbound.

 

Hi Durad,

From the default "auto" config "minimal popups" installation of Comodo, the firewall will allow "All known good" applications direct access to the "network rules" which are by default, Allow outbound : Block inbound, So there will be no popups at all for known good applications.

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Stem

 

OK installed it but it look like that firewall does not save created rules. For example I allowed Antivirus and antispyware to update but after next restart it asked me again... yes i did place checkmark.

 

Hi Durad,
Which version have you installed? The later versions now have the option for the "auto_accept_application" and no application rules are required. These default to the "Network rules" which allow all outbound : block all inbound (connections)

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Stem

 

Version 2.2.0.11

 

Download the latest Beta, I think you will like this version for the lack of popups (It is still a little hungry for memory at the moment) but for what you are looking for,.. I think you will like. (What they are testing for in this Beta is not actually enabled,.. there is a need to make reg changes (for a speed increase) so this release is quite stable without the reg edit)

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Stem

 

Has anybody tried Comodo Personal Firewall in conjunction with a hardware dual firewall (NAT+SPI)/router? I'm wondering if it is compatible, and easy to set up/configure behind one.....

Also, how is the memory and CPU useage these days (since earlier reports seemed to indicate it was a hog)?

 

Hi JRCATES,

I have never seen any problems with Comodo and routers, there are rarely problems with any software firewall and routers, the only possibility of problems can come from any needed comms being blocked (example being such as DHCP (if your OS is set up for this) or ARP (address resolution) which if blocked can stop comms). Comodo on installation will "see" the network (router) and allow these comms.

The last install I made, this was 25-30mb, Melih reported that the next version release would be taking this to below 20mb

 

Thanks, Stem.....much appreciated

Just a quick follow-up: How can I check to see if my OS is set up for DHCP....as well as for ARP (address resolution) to make sure that nothing is blocked?

 

The need for DHCP is if the router (in this case) is issuing your PC with an IP. You can check your setting for the PC IP,. start / control panel / network connections / "right click your network adapter" properties / "in the window that opens, look down the list and select" Internet protocol (TCP/IP) then click the properties button. In the window that appears there are options, "Obtain an IP address automatically", if this is selected then your require, and are using DHCP.

This is not an option, this is needed as much by your router as by the PC, these comms run in the background.

 

Thanks again, Stem...you da man!

 

Your welcome,
I have installed Comodo on many different setups, with DHCP on/off. I never had any problems with internet connections.

 

So Comodo final or BETA?

 

Durad. There is a Beta out now, but Comodo 2.2 is available as the newest released version. At the moment this version can only can be accessed on one user account at a time by signing off one of the other accounts first. However it still protects the entire computer. If you haven't already done so, you can go to the Comodo Forums for much more information on this version, and of course the Beta. You can use the very stable Beta, but I personally am waiting for the final release due out soon. This Final Release promises to have Two User Account Usage along with lower memory. I found Comodo 2.2 very easy to use (It had a Learning Mode, and did a scan for known applications which stopped a lot of ask/deny questions). It was a bit high on memory usage though, which for me slowed down my CPU. Take care.

 

Greetings All,

I wonder if you could help myself with a decision at all. I'm currently using Eset NOD32 AntiVirus System 2.51 as my AntiVirus Protection, Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.0.5. as my AntiSpyware Protection and Windows XP's inbuilt Windows Firewall as my Personal Firewall although I'm currently browsing the Internet behind a NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Hardware Firewall Router with Firmware Version 3. I'm considering installing a Personal Firewall to replace Windows Firewall and filter outbound traffic from my system and I have a number of choices at my disposal.

The first is Jetico. I've never had experience with Jetico mysefl and so I'd find opinions useful. While reading the feature list it certainly looks extensive and withstands the Firewall LeakTester via Steve Gibson's GRC website although I'm not at all keen on the GUI. All in all it looks like a well-built easy to use Personal Firewall but are there unique features of this Firewall I should be made aware of?
Secondly I'm looking into Comodo Personal Firewall and again I'm impressed. The GUI looks clean, intuative and friendly and the resource usage looks excellent and on a par with Eset NOD32 Anti-Virus System which I'm attracted to. I'd like to know which section of Security Comodo Group specialises in as I realise not all companies are equal in specialization in terms of their specific proudcts; for example ZoneLabs specialise in Personal Firewalls and are weaker with their AntiVirus software in comparison to Eset. Again, are there unique features of this Firewall I should be made aware of? As it stands I may use Comodo outright, it looks very friendly.
Least, but by no means last, I have the choice of ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm Free Edition and if I'm blunt, I have had more issues with ZoneAlarm blocking access to my Router than I'd like to remember and as such, if at all, I'd like to not use ZoneAlarm and choose Comodo or Jetico in comparion, although in terms of functionality and unusual features, I think Comodo Personal Firewall has attracted myself the most; experiences with this software welcomed - I'm pleased it's recognised by Windows Security Center.

Does the Comodo installation still install the BHO into Internet Explorer and suchlike, I'd rather not use it nor have it installed on my system if this is the case and if it is then I may have to look to Jetico to replace Windows Firewall, I simply don't want the Toolbar installed on my system if it isn't a requirement that it won't operate correctly without the Toolbar in place. It would be useful if the Toolbar was an optional installation component only; certain users may not wish it to be installed like myself.

Regards,

Scott Sutton

 

Scott

Comodo firewall never (NEVER) installed any BHOs or whatsoever!
Its just a firewall, nothing more. ok ok, its a great firewall (but no other stuff)

Melih
Comodo

 

Can I ask will the registry hack mentioned for the latest beta help it to shut down windows faster. As on my Windows 2000 SP4 since installing the beta it is taking a good 2-3 minutes longer to shut down (my desktop goes, but it stays at the saving settings bar for this time before powering down).

Also i still get repeated popups for the same applications. It does get annoying.

 

Haven't heard much (or any) mention of Comodo in these forums for a while. Any word on when the latest (current) version is due out of beta, and if it has successfully addressed the memory and CPU issues that people were speaking of for earlier versions?

 

the new beta will be out in a week with less memory usage, but it will still be a bet.

 

I have just installed 2.3 beta and memory usage dropped from 40-50 MB to 15-30 MB.

 

It seems this is a really good firewall.

Can I just ask if it's worth me switching from Sygate Personal Firewall Pro - is there any benefit to me?