COMODO Firewall Pro
What is COMODO Firewall Pro? (from COMODO)
This ground-breaking method of protecting your PC means that only trusted applications are allowed to run. Malware and untrusted files get nowhere near anything important AND you get to use your computer without interruption from nagging alerts. The software also boasts a powerful packet filtering firewall that helps y... Read more
Overview
COMODO Firewall Pro is a program developed by COMODO. The most used version is 2.4.1.92, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is cfp.exe. The software installer includes 28 files and is usually about 124.01 MB (130,029,039 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 38% of users of COMODO Firewall Pro come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.comodo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\comodo\firewall
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cfpconfg.exe -u
Estimated size: 124.01 MB
Files installed by COMODO Firewall Pro
| Program executable: | cfp.exe |
| Name: | COMODO Firewall Pro |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\comodo\firewall\cfp.exe |
| MD5: | 7539877b69a4931e455d77d9a53e2e20 |
Additional files:
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inspect.sys - COMODO Firewall Pro Firewall Driver
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Quar.dll - Quardll Dynamic Link Library (Quardll DLL)
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cavscan.exe - COMODO Internet Security
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cfpconfg.dll
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cfpconfg.exe
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cfplogvw.dll
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cfplogvw.exe
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cfpsbmit.dll
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cfpsbmit.exe
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cfpupdat.dll
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cfpupdat.exe
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cmdagent.exe
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crashrep.exe
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framework.dll
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cfpres.dll - COMODO Firewall Pro
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cfpupgra.exe - COMODO Firewall Pro Upgrade Application
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cpf.exe
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cpfsubmit.exe - Files submission utility for COMODO Firewall Pro
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cpfupdat.exe - COMODO Firewall Pro Updater Component
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fwconfig.exe - COMODO Firewall Pro Configurator
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cpfres.dll - Comodo Firewall (Resource dll for Comodo Firewall)
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cavscan.dll
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cavshell.dll
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cfp.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- cmdagent.exe runs as a service named 'COMODO Firewall Pro Helper Service' (cmdAgent) "COMODO Firewall Pro Helper Service".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- cfp.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'COMODO Firewall Pro' which loads as "C:\Program Files\COMODO\Firewall\cfp.exe" -s.
- cpf.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'COMODO Firewall Pro' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\CPF.exe" /background.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- cpf.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\cpf.exe'.
How do I remove COMODO Firewall Pro?
You can uninstall COMODO Firewall Pro from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program COMODO Firewall Pro, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove COMODO Firewall Pro.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 54%
Win Server 2003 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
60.98% |
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| Windows Vista |
26.83% |
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| Windows 7 |
9.76% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
2.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
61.54% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
25.64% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.13% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.56% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
2.56% |
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| Microsoft Windows Server ... |
2.56% |
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Geography
38.30% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.30% |
| Canada |
10.64% |
| United Kingdom |
8.51% |
| Italy |
4.26% |
| France |
4.26% |
| Ireland |
4.26% |
| Germany |
4.26% |
| Brazil |
2.13% |
| Finland |
2.13% |
| Greece |
2.13% |
| Venezuela |
2.13% |
| Belgium |
2.13% |
| RS |
2.13% |
| Russia |
2.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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| Intel |
20.00% |
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| Dell |
17.14% |
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| American Megatrends |
8.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.71% |
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| Toshiba |
5.71% |
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| Samsung |
2.86% |
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| Acer |
2.86% |
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| Lenovo |
2.86% |
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| ASUS |
2.86% |
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| Medion |
2.86% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
3.23% |
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| LENOVO 7668CTO |
3.23% |
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| INTEL DG31GL |
3.23% |
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| HP-Pavilion KA911AA-UUW a... |
3.23% |
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| HP-Pavilion FQ527AA-AB0 a... |
3.23% |
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| Dell Computer Dimension 2... |
3.23% |
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About COMODO
Comodo groups provides computer software and SSL digital certificates as well as offers many products as freemium, but additional features or more featured editions are available for a fee.
Publisher URL: www.comodo.com