Latest Version of Comodo Firewall Released

[Brink]

Latest Version of COMODO Firewall Free Released​

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Version: 6.0.260739.2674
Release Date: December 19th 2012

   Note

Also available through the program's updater option.

COMODO Firewall Free Download Home Page Link​

Release notes:

IMPROVED! The desktop widget now has common tasks pane and status pane which shows # of sandboxed apps, unrecognized files etc.
IMPROVED! Killswitch now shows the traffic per process by default (should be run as admin)
IMPROVED! Maximize window support added to relevant dialogs such as advanced settings, Quarantined items windows etc.
IMPROVED! Right click menu has been added to grids in relevant dialogs such as advanced settings
IMPROVED! Sound effects are used in alert windows to grab users' attention
IMPROVED! Log viewer has been redesigned to for CIS 6 theme
IMPROVED! Offline virus database update functionality - Import Virus Database feature has been introduced
IMPROVED! File submission and lookup operations have been introduced
IMPROVED! Reboot reminder alert has been introduced to various places
IMPROVED! Diagnostics download missing files from the Internet
IMPROVED! Error log in updater is now accessible for more information
IMPROVED! Web Browser Data Folders file group has been created so that it could be added to sandbox exceptions to preserve various browser data e.g. downloads, bookmarks, chrome apps etc (not added by default currently).
IMPROVED! Configuration editor and virus scanning operations can now be performed in safe mode
IMPROVED! Better keyboard support (press and hold ALT key to see options)
IMPROVED! Non-blocking grids with progress (e.g. trusted files, submitted files etc.)
IMPROVED! Trust connect integration reintroduced
IMPROVED! Upgrade to paid products is now possible
IMPROVED! Browse processes dialog has been improved
IMPROVED! Verbose mode for HIPS alerts added to configuration list
IMPROVED! Added an option to disable cache builder for antivirus
IMPROVED! Help buttons added to all dialogs
FIXED! Killswitch consumes too much CPU
FIXED! Killswitch does not exit properly
FIXED! Virtual Kiosk hangs in some computers
FIXED! Submission status dialog is shown during cloud scanning
FIXED! Browser home pages are changed to Yahoo after opting out
FIXED! Kiosk does not fit VMWare screen
FIXED! KillSwitch doesn't handle rating for processes which launched from network location
FIXED! Ping command doesn't work inside sandbox
FIXED! No 'Run in COMODO Sandbox' function in right-click menu before reboot
FIXED! KillSwitch doesn't allow blocking files
FIXED! Various fixes in Russian language translation
FIXED! CLT.exe running as 'Sandboxed application' is not placed in the list 'Show only Sandboxed Processes'
FIXED! cmdagent constantly accesses disk
FIXED! Behavior Blocker does not intercept some COM related operations for autosandboxed apps such as PCFlank leak test
FIXED! Windows 8 black screen of death on some computers
FIXED! Computer freezes after resetting sandbox
FIXED! Sandboxed bittorent doesn't function properly
FIXED! Sandboxed IE cannot browse certain web pages with flash support
FIXED! Sandboxed browsers leak memory on some flash based web sites
FIXED! Cannot sandbox Dragon/Chrome if an instance is already running
FIXED! Password protection doesn't work in UI and Kiosk
FIXED! Firewall creates popup alerts in Game mode
FIXED! It is not possible to set Chrome/Dragon as default browser when they run in sandbox
FIXED! CIS consumes too much CPU while applying actions in scan windows
FIXED! Smart screen window closes automatically in Kiosk on Windows 8
FIXED! HIPS does NOT stop screen capturing/keylogging when unknown apps run outside the sandbox
FIXED! CIS can't be started if cmdagent is disabled
FIXED! Web Browser option is missing in firewall alerts
FIXED! CIS alerts for shell32.dll after hibernation
FIXED! CIS shows undefined popup alert
FIXED! BSOD while running backup with shadowprotect
FIXED! AV alert freezes while applying some actions or being shown
FIXED! BSOD in kiosk during firefox update
FIXED! Firewall creates alerts with random process names for IGMP

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[not so gray matter]

Thanks for the notice, just downloaded the update.

 

[Brink]

You're welcome Al.

 

[hackerman1]

thanks !

i can´t update ?
oh, i´m already using it...

 

[eldinv]

wow there still around, i stop using them back when vista first came around, whats wrong with windows 7 firewall and microsoft essentials.

 

[Brink]

Hello Eldinv,

Nothing is wrong with Windows 7 Firewall if you are comfortable using Windows 7 Firewall with Advanced Security to manually setup Inbound and Outbound rules. This can be hard for people that are not experienced in doing this. Comodo Firewall just allows you to do this automatically by asking you whenever anything tries to access the network. Comodo Firewall is one of the best free firewalls that you can use.

MSE is a malware/antivirus program though, and is not the same type of program as a firewall program. These cannot be compared with each other.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[Samcro]

Thanks!
I was running 3.xx and didn't know they had upgraded to a 4.xx versuin.
I like the new icon: fits better with Win 7.
And it seems to run smoother than the old version.

 

[Brink]

You're welcome Samcro.

 

[eldinv]

Hello Eldinv,

Nothing is wrong with Windows 7 Firewall if you are comfortable using Windows 7 Firewall with Advanced Security to manually setup Inbound and Outbound rules. This can be hard for people that are not experienced in doing this. Comodo Firewall just allows you to do this automatically by asking you whenever anything tries to access the network. Comodo Firewall is one of the best free firewalls that you can use.

MSE is a malware/antivirus program though, and is not the same type of program as a firewall program. These cannot be compared with each other.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

i dont know how to set that up. i thought windows 7 does all the work lol... i mentioned i use windows firewall and MCE as my security center solution.

in the past i used nod32 and avira but i feel that MCE works fine and i always trusted the windows firewall to do the job.. i dont visit many sites, my activities online seem to be the same. so i think this is fine for me

 

[Brink]

Windows Firewall (default) is good for basic firewall protection. Of course a router with a good built-in hardware firewall would be much better.

I think MSE is great and use it along with Avast Antivirus. They work great together.

You should be fine though as long as you stay away from dodgy sites.

 

[smiths22]

Wow! only comodo passed the leaked test app.
Avast internet security, eset smart security, windows 7 firewall, outpost....all failed.....

 

[mitchell64]

Program update 4.1.149672.916 is available;

What's New in COMODO Internet Security 4.1.149672.916?

NEW! Sandbox button in elevated privilege alerts: Privilege elevation alerts now include a sandbox button to run installers in limited mode
IMPROVED! Default security policy is modified so that outbound firewall connection alerts are shown for the unknown applications
IMPROVED! Online Lookup: Defense+ now checks the applications online in real-time before automatically sandboxing them
FIXED! The vulnerabilities related to certain hooks reported by
Matousec.com(Multiple Vendor Argument Switch Security Bypass Vulnerabilities)
FIXED! Incompatibility problems with many applications(e.g. HD Speed, Autocad etc)
FIXED! Already submitted files can be submitted again under certain conditions
FIXED! Defense+ does not show protected registry key modification alerts for sandbox applications in Windows XP 64
FIXED! Windows System Restoration fails because of file sfi.dat
FIXED! Cfp.exe freezes while showing real-time virus detection dialog
FIXED! Antivirus crashes while scanning certain files

This is available through your existing program updater

I am unsure if the installers are available yet for download from the Comodo Website as they appear to wait a few days before releasing the installers to try and avoid Server overload

You may also find this blog of interest;

http://www.melih.com/2010/05/25/comodo-internet-security-v41premium/

Just to confirm; The optional addons HOPSURF & ASK have been removed and are no longer optional extras in the new Installers.

 

[Brink]

Thank you Darryl. First post updated.

 

[hackerman1]

psikofunkster: do you mean Comodo´s Leak-Test (CLT) ?

Online Armor also passes CLT.
And it also passes CPIL, which btw. Comodo FREE firewall doesn´t...

i haven´t tested the latest version, as i switched to Online Armor a few days ago,
after discovering serious securityproblems with Comodo.

more info: http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/87225-security-problem-comodo-s-firewall-defence.html

 

[Nem]

Program update 4.1.149672.916 is available.

   Information

Hi Guys,

We made a small update today to address some of the issues you might be facing. It will be a two phase update.

First phase which is today(9th June) addresses the following issues:

* Windows start menu can not be clicked if Defense+ is enabled
* Antivirus identifies some files as Corrupted

Second phase which is tomorrow(10th June) addresses the following issue:

* COMODO Antivirus decreases the performance of file downloads if installed as standalone

You should be receiving the automatic updater messages already and do not need to reinstall.

More here

 

[Brink]

New 4.1.150349.920 version of Comodo Firewall released. See first post for more details.

 

[madtownidiot]

I've been using Comodo for years. Their free internet security suite is very good and their commercial version is even better. I have never seen a vista or windows 7 computer with a properly configured commercial version of Comodo internet security infected by anything.

 

[glennc]

Hello,
Good to hear of so many successful users of Comodo firewall. I have used Comodo for years, but some small percentage of users have issues with it. In my case it would cause me to loose connection with my ip or not connect to the correct ip. Troubleshooting always showed improper ip address. Had to sadly remove it and the problems instantly disappeared. Tried Zonealarm and it caused faults with my usb and harddrives, so had to dump that. Tried AVG and it seemed to work well and maintain connection. There has to be losers so there can be winners.
glennc

 

[G1LLY]

I'm a user of Comodo also but only use the Firewall along with MSE, don't think I've come across a better Firewall as Comodo.

I've tried Outpost Firewall Free & Online-Armor but always go back to using Comodo.

I use KIS on my second computer but only because my bank gives it away with online banking, otherwise all my computers would have MSE & Comodo Firewall installed.

Really like what they've done in V4.

Keep up the excellent work.

 

[DeepUnknown]

Just Tried it it's amazing thnx