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Should I remove COMODO Internet Security Premium?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Poor
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,157
United States Rank #2,557
Reach 0.2975%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.64 days
225.30 days >
Average installed length: 118.38 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
12.0.0.6882 0.05%
12.0.0.6818 0.07%
11.0.0.6606 0.05%
10.2.0.6526 1.76%
10.2.0.6514 0.15%
10.1.0.6476 0.92%
10.1.0.6474 0.03%
10.0.2.6420 0.68%
10.0.2.6408 0.05%
10.0.2.6396 0.02%
10.0.1.6294 0.03%
10.0.1.6258 0.05%
10.0.1.6254 0.05%
10.0.1.6246 0.15%
10.0.1.6223 2.49%
10.0.1.6209 0.65%
10.0.0.6092 0.95%
10.0.0.6086 0.10%
8.4.0.5165 1.42%
8.4.0.5076 2.39%
8.4.0.5068 0.84%
8.2.0.5027 1.62%
8.2.0.5005 0.46%
8.2.0.4978 0.70%
8.2.0.4792 4.14%
8.2.0.4703 4.62%
8.2.0.4674 2.00%
8.2.0.4591 2.64%
8.2.0.4508 4.08%
8.1.0.4426 3.34%
8.0.0.4344 3.60%
8.0.0.4337 2.32%
7.0.55655.4142 14.39%
7.0.53315.4132 3.65%
7.0.51350.4115 1.09%
6.3.39949.2976 13.25%
6.3.39106.2972 1.09%
6.3.38526.2970 0.22%
6.3.35694.2953 1.43%
6.3.32439.2937 6.21%
6.2.23257.2860 2.58%
6.2.20728.2847 7.42%
6.2.17227.2825 0.02%
6.1.14723.2813 4.33%
6.1.13008.2801 1.89%

Other programs by COMODO

COMODO Internet Security Premium

What is COMODO Internet Security Premium?  (from COMODO)

Comodo Internet Security is the free, multi-layered, security application that offers complete protection from viruses, Trojans, worms, buffer overflows, zero-day attacks, spyware and hackers. Built from the ground upwards with your security in mind, Comodo Internet Security combines powerful Antivirus protection, an e...  Read more

Overview

COMODO Internet Security Premium is a program developed by COMODO. The most used version is 7.0.55655.4142, 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 programs's main executable is cistray.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 6.77 MB of memory. The software installer includes 53 files and is usually about 247.91 MB (259,953,624 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 42% of users of COMODO Internet Security Premium come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
COMODO Internet Security Premium has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.comodo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{F1EC4151-805B-4097-B9BB-7D71A417AAF1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 247.91 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by COMODO Internet Security Premium

Program executable:cistray.exe
Name:COMODO Internet Security
Signed by:Comodo Security Solutions
Path:C:\Program Files\comodo\comodo internet security\cistray.exe
MD5:0ff9fe7146b089224a7bd88d36d8f775
Additional files:
  • cmderd.sys - COMODO Internet Security Eradication Driver
  • inspect.sys - COMODO Internet Security Firewall Driver
  • cmdguard.sys - COMODO Internet Security Sandbox Driver
  • cmdhlp.sys - COMODO Internet Security Helper Driver
  • framework.dll - COMODO Antivirus Scan Engine
  • platform.dll
  • signmgr.dll
  • Autoruns.exe - COMODO Internet Security
  • cavscan.exe
  • cavshell.dll
  • cavwp.exe
  • cavwpps.dll
  • CCE.dll
  • CCE.exe
  • cfpconfg.exe
  • cis.exe
  • cisbf.exe
  • cisbfps.dll
  • cisevlog.dll
  • cisresc.dll
  • cmdagent.exe
  • cmdaruns.dll
  • cmdavcen.dll
  • cmdboost.dll
  • cmdcfg.dll
  • cmdcloud.dll
  • cmdcmc.dll
  • cmdcom32.dll
  • cmdcomps.dll
  • cmdfile.dll
  • cmdinstall.exe
  • cmdlogs.dll
  • cmdres.dll
  • cmdscope.dll
  • cmdstat.dll
  • cmdtrust.dll
  • cmdupd.exe
  • cmdupdps.dll
  • cmdurlflt.dll
  • cmdvirth.exe
  • KillSwitch.exe
  • msica.dll
  • recognizer.dll
  • virtkiosk.exe
  • bsm_chrome.exe
  • 7za.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Plugin)
  • cmdhtml.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Context Menu Handler
  • cavshell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Comodo Antivirus' with a class of {4255A182-CAD9-4214-A19B-7BA7FB633BBD}.
5 Scheduled Tasks
  • cfpconfg.exe is scheduled as a task named 'COMODO Scan {DBB22600-F6F5-41E4-866D-B11CBC208853}' (runs weekly on Sundays at 10:00).
  • cis.exe is scheduled as a task named 'COMODO Telemetry {18AD3DFA-30C0-4B5F-84F7-F1870B1A4921}' (Next runs on 29/01/2018 at 20.34).
  • CisTray.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F533530B-90CD-4A0D-BE0C-5676B84616AF}' (runs on registration).
  • cmdinstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{854B5144-FE2B-4F7A-96E9-764575ECB0DE}' (runs on registration).
  • virtkiosk.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F9C03A61-D8DF-42BC-8677-28A28CBC2FD4}' (runs on registration).
3 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • CisTray.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task with the class {31DDBD37-5DB7-4030-8064-10B0CAA806C3}.
  • cis.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named COMODO Telemetry {18AD3DFA-30C0-4B5F-84F7-F1870B1A4921}.
  • cfpconfg.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named COMODO Update {A6D52E4F-569B-4756-B3D8-DF217313DA85}.
2 Services
  • cmdvirth.exe runs as a service named 'COMODO Virtual Service Manager' (cmdvirth).
  • cmdagent.exe runs as a service named 'COMODO Internet Security Helper Service' (CmdAgent) "COMODO Internet Security Helper Service".
3 Startup Files (User Run)
  • cistray.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\CisTray.exe.
  • cis.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'COMODE Firewall 10' and executes as "C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cis.exe".
  • KillSwitch.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'KSBootLog' and executes as "C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\KillSwitch.exe" -b.
4 Startup Files (All Users Run)
  • cmdinstall.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'COMODO Internet Security Installer' which loads as "C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cmdinstall.exe" -log -type "local" -camevent "install-end".
  • 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.
  • cfpconfg.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'COMODO Update {A6D52E4F-569B-4756-B3D8-DF217313DA85}' which loads as "C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cfpconfg.exe".
  • cis.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'New Application' which loads as C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cis.exe.
Network connections
  • cmdagent.exe connects to cima.security.comodo.com (199.66.201.27 port 80).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

cistray.exe
Memory:6.77 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0019286205%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00090963%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00101899%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:2,812,741
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:119 Bytes
435.61 KB average
cavwp.exe
Memory:54.67 MB
Total CPU:0.0077683093%
Kernel CPU:0.00306264%
User CPU:0.00470567%
CPU cycles/sec:101,700,769
I/O reads/min:403.77 KB
I/O writes/min:230.27 KB
cis.exe
Memory:15.41 MB
Total CPU:0.0020381768%
Kernel CPU:0.00065299%
User CPU:0.00138518%
CPU cycles/sec:2,530,331
I/O reads/min:14.19 KB
I/O writes/min:0 Bytes

How do I remove COMODO Internet Security Premium?

You can uninstall COMODO Internet Security Premium from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program COMODO Internet Security Premium, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove COMODO Internet Security Premium.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win 8 0%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 47.86%
Windows 10 43.82%
Windows XP 5.22%
Windows Vista 3.05%
Windows Server 2003 0.05%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 22.57%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.24%
Windows 10 Home 11.49%
Windows 8.1 11.03%
Windows 7 Professional 8.71%
Windows 10 Pro 6.52%

Distribution by countryGeography

41.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 41.75%
  Germany 8.77%
  United Kingdom 6.44%
  Italy 4.48%
  France 3.50%
  Netherlands 3.21%
  Poland 2.64%
  Canada 2.30%
  Brazil 2.05%
  Russia 2.03%
  Australia 1.79%
  Sweden 1.20%
  Czech Republic 1.08%
  Austria 1.05%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 24.75%
Acer 19.29%
Dell 17.08%
ASUS 13.34%
GIGABYTE 6.98%
Toshiba 6.86%
Lenovo 5.69%
Samsung 3.21%
American Megatrends 1.14%
Medion 0.85%
Sahara 0.82%
Common models
ASUS All Series 6.80%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.94%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.41%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.21%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.68%
HP 15 Notebook PC 2.39%

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

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MatthewHinton74over a year ago
Great Program. best FREE Antivirus program out there. I own and operate a computer repair business and have this installed on my personal pc and customer pc's. Recently removed Norton's from customer pc and installed Comodo,and Comodo found 49 viruses that Norton's missed.