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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #29,315
United States Rank #24,482
Reach 0.0050%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 37.06 days
506.97 days >
Average installed length: 266.38 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.3.39949.2976 9.09%
6.3.39106.2972 5.05%
6.3.35694.2953 6.06%
6.3.32439.2937 13.13%
6.2.23257.2860 36.36%
6.2.20728.2847 7.07%
6.1.14723.2813 13.13%
6.1.13008.2801 10.10%

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COMODO Internet Security Pro 2013

What is COMODO Internet Security Pro 2013?  (from COMODO)

Comodo Internet Security Complete 2013 guarantees protection against viruses and malware by focusing on prevention not simply detection. Our patent pending prevention based technology creates an impenetrable shield that identifies safe, unsafe and questionable files. Comodo Internet Security Complete 2013 offers real-t...  Read more

Overview

COMODO Internet Security Pro 2013 is a program developed by COMODO. The most used version is 6.2.23257.2860, 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 43 files and is usually about 424.59 MB (445,209,855 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 57% of users of COMODO Internet Security Pro 2013 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.

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: 424.59 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by COMODO Internet Security Pro 2013

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:
  • 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
  • cisresc.dll
  • cmdagent.exe
  • cmdaruns.dll
  • cmdavcen.dll
  • cmdboost.dll
  • cmdcfg.dll
  • cmdcloud.dll
  • cmdcomps.dll
  • cmdinstall.exe
  • cmdlogs.dll
  • cmdscope.dll
  • cmdstat.dll
  • cmdtrust.dll
  • cmdupd.exe
  • cmdupdps.dll
  • cmdurlflt.dll
  • cmdvirth.exe
  • framework.dll
  • KillSwitch.exe
  • msica.dll
  • platform.dll
  • recognizer.dll
  • signmgr.dll
  • virtkiosk.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}.
4 Scheduled Tasks
  • cfpconfg.exe is scheduled as a task named 'COMODO Scan {71FEA800-C69B-4287-A8C2-547ACC2C1BAF}' (runs weekly on Mondays at 4:00 PM).
  • cistray.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B1B084E8-2B55-485E-A8F7-10ADA7FA1F4B}' (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 named Comodo Startup.
  • cfpconfg.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named COMODO Update {A6D52E4F-569B-4756-B3D8-DF217313DA85}.
  • cis.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named COMODO Welcome {CEB54B45-2B5E-4FF5-9223-6735CD80FE69}.
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).
3 Startup Files (User Run)
  • cistray.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'COMODO' 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 'COMODO Internet Security' 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)
  • 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.
  • 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".
  • CCE.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CCE' which loads as "C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cce.exe" -showlog.
  • 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 cima.security.comodo.com (199.66.201.27 port 80).
  • cmdagent.exe connects to downloads.comodo.com (178.255.82.1 port 80).
  • 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 Pro 2013?

You can uninstall COMODO Internet Security Pro 2013 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 Pro 2013, 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 Pro 2013.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win Vista 1%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 73.74%
Windows 10 14.14%
Windows XP 8.08%
Windows Vista 4.04%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 45.45%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.13%
Windows 7 Professional 11.11%
Microsoft Windows XP 8.08%
Windows 8 Pro 5.05%
Windows 8 3.03%

Distribution by countryGeography

57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 57.14%
  United Kingdom 11.76%
  Canada 7.56%
  Australia 4.20%
  Turkey 3.36%
  Netherlands 2.52%
  Italy 2.52%
  France 1.68%
  South Africa 0.84%
  Brazil 0.84%
  Thailand 0.84%
  Belgium 0.84%
  New Zealand 0.84%
  Argentina 0.84%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 31.17%
Hewlett-Packard 20.78%
Acer 11.69%
ASUS 9.09%
Toshiba 6.49%
Sony 6.49%
GIGABYTE 5.19%
American Megatrends 2.60%
Samsung 2.60%
Medion 2.60%
Intel 1.30%
Common models
HP G71 Notebook PC 3.66%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.66%
Dell Studio 1558 3.66%
Gigabyte X58A-UD3R 2.44%
Acer AO725 2.44%
Gateway NV77H 2.44%

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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