COMODO Internet Security Beta
What is COMODO Internet Security Beta?
Comodo Internet Security (CIS), developed by Comodo Group, is an Internet security suite available for Microsoft Windows. It offers anti-malware (antivirus) protection, a personal firewall, a sandbox and a Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) called Defense+. Comodo Internet Security (CIS) is available in four editions: Comodo Internet Security (the standard edition), Comodo Internet Security Plus, Comodo Internet Security Pro and Comodo Internet Security Complete.
About (from COMODO)
Comodo Internet Security is the free, multi-layered security application that keeps hackers out and personal information in. Built from the ground upwards with your security in mind, Internet Security offers 360° protection by combining powerful Antivirus protection, an enterprise class packet filtering firewall, adva... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 6.0.56221.2560, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 39 files and is usually about 267.41 MB (280,397,571 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/free-internet-security.php
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{0E9AFD45-C3BA-41D1-B54B-495A22CB3409}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 267.41 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by COMODO Internet Security Beta
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cavscan.exe - COMODO Internet Security Beta
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cavshell.dll
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cavwp.exe
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cavwpps.dll
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cfpconfg.exe
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cis.exe
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cisbf.exe
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cisbfps.dll
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cisresc.dll
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CisTray.exe
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cmdagent.exe
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cmdaruns.dll
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cmdavcen.dll
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cmdboost.dll
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cmdcloud.dll
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cmdcomps.dll
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cmdinstall.exe
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cmdlogs.dll
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cmdtrust.dll
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cmdupd.exe
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cmdupdps.dll
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cmdvirth.exe
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msica.dll
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recognizer.dll
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virtkiosk.exe
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autoruns.exe - COMODO Internet Security
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cce.dll
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cce.exe
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cmdcfg.dll
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framework.dll
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killswitch.exe
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platform.dll
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signmgr.dll
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7za.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Plugin)
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cmdhtml.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- cavshell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Comodo Antivirus' with a class of {4255A182-CAD9-4214-A19B-7BA7FB633BBD}.
3 Scheduled Tasks
- cfpconfg.exe is scheduled as a task named 'COMODO Scan {D73746CF-F045-487B-A3D9-4E4FAA46C463}' (runs daily at 01:00 AM).
- cistray.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9321426D-6A6F-4774-B938-F208778EA554}' (runs on registration).
- cmdupd.exe is scheduled as a task named 'CSU Updater' (runs daily at 3:08 PM).
3 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- cis.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named COMODO Welcome {CEB54B45-2B5E-4FF5-9223-6735CD80FE69}.
- cistray.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task with the class {31DDBD37-5DB7-4030-8064-10B0CAA806C3}.
- cfpconfg.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named COMODO Update {A6D52E4F-569B-4756-B3D8-DF217313DA85}.
2 Services
- cmdagent.exe runs as a service named 'COMODO Internet Security Helper Service' (cmdAgent) "COMODO Internet Security Helper Service".
- cmdvirth.exe runs as a service named 'COMODO Virtual Service Manager' (cmdvirth).
Startup File (User Run)
- cis.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'COMODO Internet Security' and executes as C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMODO\COMODO INTERNET SECURITY\cis.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- cistray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'COMODO Internet Security' which loads as C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cistray.exe.
Network connections
- cmdagent.exe connects to downloads.comodo.com (178.255.82.1 port 80).
- cmdagent.exe connects to downloads.comodo.com (178.255.82.1 port 80).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| cavwp.exe |
| Memory: | 9.73 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0002455143% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00007870% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00016681% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 4,271,573 | |
| Switches/sec: | 1 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 20.49 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 14.45 KB | |
| cis.exe |
| Memory: | 11.85 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0006626059% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00055217% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00011043% | |
| Switches/sec: | 5 | |
| cistray.exe |
| Memory: | 5.26 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0006575891% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00047353% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00018406% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 1,829,470 | |
| Switches/sec: | 8 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 155 Bytes | |
How do I remove COMODO Internet Security Beta?
You can uninstall COMODO Internet Security Beta 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 Internet Security Beta, 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 Internet Security Beta.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 60%
Win 10 20%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
20.00% |
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Geography
55.56% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
55.56% |
| Brazil |
33.33% |
| India |
11.11% |
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