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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
- Date added: May 13, 2009
- Total Downloads: 881,645
- Downloads last week: 6,717
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1501 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Comodo Firewall Pro gets a major revision from its publisher, upgrading to Version 3 with some significant changes. Most importantly, user complaints about resource hogging when Version 2 came out have been all but eradicated with the new model.
The program still provides a smorgasbord of information and options for advanced users, but it's simple enough for beginners, and runs smoothly and silently in the background. The most obvious new features include support for Windows Vista at the expense of Windows 2000 support, although the older v2.4 with Windows 2000 support is still available.
The other big change is the new interface. This new UI isn't exactly an improvement on the old one. However, the blue color scheme has been toned down in favor of basic white, and there's more empty space between the various options. Old terminology has been replaced with more intuitive terms. The new main tabs are Summary, Firewall, Defense , and Miscellaneous. In each, though, there are links to relevant security issues so users can drill down to learn more about how the firewall is performing.
There's a new feature called the Host Intrusion Prevention System that supposedly protects against unknown threats. Obviously, it's hard to tell if it works unless an unknown threat gets in, but it didn't seem to affect system performance negatively. Mostly, Comodo rears its head most often soon after installation when Security Alerts ask about new Internet connections as the program "learns" your computer's behavior.
Don't be fooled by the name, either. Comodo is labeled Pro but it offers up its dragon-sized treasure of features for free.
Publisher's description
From Comodo :Comodo Firewall Pro is aimed to secure your system against internal attacks such as Trojan viruses / malicious software and external attacks by hackers. Safeguard your personal data through a simple user friendly single click interface offering full immunity to attack. Comodo Firewall Pro helps you connect in a secure way to the internet and global networks.
Version 3.9.81003.508 includes Multilingual Support, Stateful File Inspection for Realtime Virus Scanner, Integrated In Memory Virus Scanner, and LivePCSupport is provided as a 30 Day Trial.
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Version 3.9.81003.508 includes Multilingual Support, Stateful File Inspection for Realtime Virus Scanner, Integrated In Memory Virus Scanner, and LivePCSupport is provided as a 30 Day Trial.
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User reviews of Comodo Firewall Pro 3.9.81003.508
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 1501 votes
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Version: Comodo Firewall Pro 3.9.81003.508
Pros: Comodo Firewall is good at what it does. It has a ThrteatCast library of users telling what the majority of users pick when choosing to allow or block a program.
Cons: Some features are hidden and it takes some time to get used to.
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Version: Comodo Firewall Pro 3.9.81003.508
"Bit More Complex Than ZoneAlarm, But Much More Capable!"
Pros: * Passes several tests, including leak testing (if properly configured)
* Alerts when a programs try to do unusual things (e.g. intercept keystrokes directly).
* Beats out ZoneAlarm, the "free" and paid "pro" versions (especially the "free" one).Cons: * More complex to manage permissions compared to ZoneAlarm
* Slightly more complex to install than other firewalls
* Comes with A-V package (use AVG or Avast instead)
* A-V scan during install produced false alertsSummary: Installed and uninstalled Comodo twice before doing a final install a third time. I was unfamiliar with some of the options and experimented with a couple of them. Even so, this is an extremely powerful and effective, free firewall. Much better (... read more >>
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Version: Comodo Firewall Pro 3.9.81003.508
Pros: Seems to be a good firewall
Cons: This is not Comodo Firewall Pro 3.9.81003.508 but when you download the Setup is CIS 3.9.81003.508 (Comodo Internet Security).
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Updated on May 20, 2009
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Version: Comodo Firewall Pro 3.9.81003.508
Pros: 1) light on sys resource
2) strong Host Intrusion and firewallCons: iu can be a pain
host intrusion can be confusingSummary: This firewall , is well worth a look at and its free
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Updated on Oct 21, 2009
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