CFP3/Help Guide/Introduction/Installation
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Comodo Firewall Pro > Installation
Before you install Comodo Firewall Pro, read the installation instructions carefully and also review the system requirements listed in this chapter.
Installation Process
To install, download the Comodo Firewall Pro setup
files to your local hard drive. (setup.exe can be downloaded from http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com )
Next, double click on the setup file 
to start the installation wizard and follow the
process as below.
STEP 1: Uninstall Other Firewall Programs
Before you install Comodo Firewall Pro, you must uninstall any third party Firewall programs installed in your PC. This is necessary as other firewall programs may interfere with the installation of Comodo Firewall Pro and reduce the protection offered by it. Click Yes.
STEP 2 : Welcome Dialogue box
The set up program starts automatically and the Welcome wizard is displayed. At this time, you may cancel the install process or continue with the Comodo Firewall Pro Setup program. Click Next to continue.
STEP 3: License Agreement
When Comodo Firewall Pro 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 Yes to continue installation. If you decline, you cannot continue with the installation.
STEP 4: Location Destination Folder
On the Destination Wizard page, confirm the location of the Firewall installation files.
To install the program in the default destination location, click Next. The default destination directory is the C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall.
If you do not wish to install the Firewall files in the default location, to install to a different folder, click BROWSE and select another folder. Click OK to continue with the installation process.
STEP 5: Set Up Status Box
A setup status dialogue box is displayed. You will see a progress bar indicating that files are being installed.
STEP 6: Welcome Screen
A configuration wizard dialogue box will open. Click "Next" to continue with installation.
STEP 7: Starting configuration
Next, the installer will begin configuring your system and copying the application signature database to your computer.
STEP 8: Install Defense+
Next you choose which type of installation (and protection level) you would prefer :
The choices explained:
Firewall with Defense+ (Recommended) - This
is the most complete option and offers the greatest level of security.
Choosing this will install Comodo Firewall Pro's Host Intrusion
Prevention System - "Defense+" - in
addition to the packet filtering firewall. Defense+ can stop
malware,
viruses, trojans and worms before they ever get a chance to install
themselves by blocking their ability to make changes to your
operating system, applications, registry, running processes and
important system
files. This extra layer of protection represents an significant
increase in security and is recommended for the vast majority of
users.
Firewall ('Leak Protection' option NOT checked)- This option is only recommended for experienced
firewall users that have alternative Host Intrusion Prevention software
installed on their systems. Choosing this option will install
ONLY the packeting filtering network and will not offer leak protection
- essential for blocking malicious software (like worms and trojans)
from making outgoing connection attempts. This isn't to say this option
is an unwise choice (the network firewall is one of the strongest
available - offering highly effective and configurable inbound and
outbound protection) but it is important to realise that, on it's own,
it does not offer the leak protection afforded by Defense+.
If you do not wish to install the full Defense+ option but still want leak protection then we advise you choose:
Firewall (with 'Leak Protection' option checked) - This option installs the packet filtering firewall as above and some, but not all, Defense+ functionality to provide effective leak protection against malware. Simplistically speaking, this option will monitor the activities of suspicious executables and will alert the user when an internet connection leak could occur. Certain monitoring and file/folder protection is, however, disabled under this configuration. This option will create a protection level that is similar to, but slightly more secure than, the protection offered by Comodo Firewall Pro 2.4.
STEP 9: A-VSMART Warranty.
All users are now offered the opportunity to purchase a Comodo A-VSMART warranty. For just $79 per year, Comodo experts will remotely diagnose and cleanse your system of malware and viruses if your machine should become infected. . After totally eradicating the malicious software using a range of specialist security tools , our experts will then reconfigure your firewall to set your computer up for maximum security. Users that take advantage of the A-VSMART warranty will enjoy the peace of mind afforded by having security experts on call 24 hours a day to help out in case of emergency. Each one year warranty covers 2 such incidents.
If you select 'Yes, I'm Interested...' then move onto step 10. (You will be directed to the Comodo website where you can find more details about the warranty and to complete the registration process. NOTE: Users that are interested in the warranty should complete the registration before continuing with the installation.)
If you select 'No, thanks' then you will skip the A-VSMART setup procedure and go straight to step 11.
STEP 10: A-VSMART Warranty Program options.
If you selected 'Yes, I'm interested in the A-VSMART warranty' then Comodo Firewall Pro will open your internet browser and connect to the Comodo website to complete the ordering process. Simultaneously, you will be presented with the following message:
Interested users should complete the warranty registration before clicking 'Next >' .After completing sign-up, click 'Next' to continue installation.
STEP 11: Malware Scanning Setup
Next, Comodo Firewall Pro 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 firewall.
Click Next to begin the scan. If you don't wish to scan at this time then un-check the 'Scan My System for Malware' box and click 'Finish'.
STEP 12: Scanning Progress and Results
Comodo Firewall Pro will now scan your fixed drives for the presence of known viruses and trojans.
At scan completion, you will see a list of any discovered malware.
The example above shows a typical list of discovered malware. By default, all discovered malware is selected (green checkmark). Clicking 'Delete All' will instruct Comodo Firewall Pro to attempt to delete the selected malware. (This is the recommended option). If you click 'Exit' WITHOUT deleting the listed malware, you will be given the following reminder:
Click 'No' to skip malware deletion and proceed to the last stage - Restarting Your System. Click 'Yes' to return to the scan results screen to delete the discovered malware.
Step 13: Malware Deletion
If you selected 'Delete All' during the scan at the scan results window, then Comodo Firewall Pro will attempt to remove the malware.
- If all malware is succesfully deleted, then the installer will automatically move to the final stage of the installation, Restart Your System
- If any malware could not be automatically deleted (because doing so would be harmful to important files or to your computer) then you will see the following dialog box:
Instead of outright deletion, the malware discovered by the scan will be placed into the quarantine section of Comodo Firewall Pro. Placing files in quarantine disables their ability to do any harm by completely denying them any access rights to and from other users or processes. The installer presents three options:
What are my options?:
- I have an A-VSMART subscription and would like to use it - For existing warranty holders only. Selecting this option (and clicking OK) will connect to the Comodo servers so you can begin placing a request to remove the malware on your machine. Comodo Firewall Pro will automatically link the malware scan results to the account you set up in step 9. After professionally removing the malware, our experts will also configure your firewall for optimal security. Simultaneously, you will be presented with the following message:
Warranty holders that wish to engage and deploy our experts to remove the malware should should verify that the account information presented on the website is correct before clicking OK at the dialog box.
- I do not have an A-VSMART subscription but would like to subscribe - Register for an A-VSMART warranty and get Comodo experts to remove the malware for you before professionally installing and configuring your firewall for optimal security. If you select this option Comodo Firewall Pro will open your internet browser and connect to the Comodo website to complete the ordering process. Simultaneously, you will be presented with the following message:
Interested users should complete the warranty registration before clicking 'Next >'.
After completing sign-up, click 'OK' to continue installation.
- Keep them quarantined and close this window: Clicking 'No' at this dialog will skip the warranty application/service engagement process and restart your computer. The identified malware will automatically be rendered harmless and can be manually reviewed and/or removed at a later time by visiting the quarantine section of Comodo Firewall Pro.
STEP 14: Restart your system
Your system must be restarted in order to finalise the installation. Please save any unsaved data and Click Finish to reboot. Uncheck the 'Restart Now' option If you would rather reboot at a later time.
STEP 15: After you restart your machine:
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 the internet. (this is usually displayed in the Step 1 text field as you network card). Most users should accept this 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 select OK to confirm your choice. If you click on 'Close' button, all the network connections will be blocked.
Comodo Firewall Pro management interface
After installation, the Comodo Firewall Pro shortcut will be displayed on the Windows desktop:
To start Comodo Firewall Pro, double-click on the shortcut (or the tray icon) and the management interface will open.
Your computer is automatically protected by the firewall every time you start it. You do not have to explicitly start the firewall to protect your computer.
Closing this window will exit the Comodo Firewall Pro management interface. The firewall will remain active, protecting your computer, in the background.
To completely shut the program down, right-click on the Comodo Firewall Pro and select 'Exit'. If you choose to exit, you will see a dialogue box confirming whether you want to exit or not.
If you choose to exit , the Firewall will be disabled and will not protect your PC.
