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Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

Comodo Antivirus is a versatile security solution that safeguards computers from viruses, spyware, malware, and emerging online threats. It combines real-time protection, cloud-based updates, and behavioral analysis to detect and neutralize attacks effectively. Its unique Auto-Sandbox Technology isolates suspicious files in a secure environment, allowing safe applications to run uninterrupted while preventing infections and ensuring system reliability for all users.

Comodo Antivirus offers advanced web filtering, email protection, and anti-phishing tools to safeguard personal data during online use. Its intuitive dashboard provides quick access to scans and reports, while cloud-assisted intelligence keeps protection current against evolving digital threats.

Layered defense and intelligent scanning

Comodo Antivirus integrates advanced defense technologies such as heuristic analysis, behavioral detection, and containment, ensuring even zero-day threats are swiftly identified. Its real-time monitoring continuously scans applications, downloads, and processes, flagging suspicious behavior often missed by traditional antivirus software. The cloud-based threat database keeps definitions current, minimizing performance impact while maintaining strong, adaptive protection for both online and offline system security.

The user interface is clean, organized, and easy to navigate, catering to users of all experience levels. Beginners benefit from automatic protection, while advanced users can adjust detailed settings for greater control. The software manages resources efficiently, reducing slowdowns during active scans. With scheduled scans, game mode, and customizable alerts, it fits seamlessly into both work and entertainment environments without disrupting performance.

While powerful and highly reliable, the software can occasionally trigger false positives, especially when handling lesser-known programs or utilities. Some users may find the frequent alerts distracting until properly configured. Its extensive settings, though valuable for experts, might overwhelm beginners seeking a simple setup. Additionally, full system scans on larger drives can take noticeably longer than those performed by lighter antivirus solutions.

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  • Pros

    • Advanced sandbox and containment technology
    • Strong real-time and behavioral protection
    • Frequent cloud-based updates
    • Customizable interface and settings
  • Cons

    • Occasional false positives
    • Slightly complex configuration for beginners
    • Longer full-scan duration

Bottom Line

Reliable protection for modern users

Comodo Antivirus remains a reliable and trusted choice for individuals and small businesses prioritizing layered, proactive security. Its combination of sandboxing, behavior monitoring, and cloud intelligence creates a strong defensive framework that protects against both known and emerging threats. Despite a few usability quirks, it delivers dependable performance and peace of mind for users seeking flexibility without compromising system safety.

What’s new in version 12.2.2.8012

  • Improved malware detection speed and accuracy
  • Enhanced sandbox stability and performance
  • Updated user interface for clearer navigation
  • Reduced system impact during active scanning


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
12.2.2.8012
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
662,801
Downloads Last Week
14

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Developer’s Description

Detect and destroy malware and viruses.
Comodo Antivirus is a free security solution for Windows that uses a powerful combination of antivirus, sandboxing and behavior analysis to quickly protect your computer from known and unknown malware. Our real-time scanner constantly monitors your computer for threats, protecting your from the moment you start Windows. Our AV is also the most accurate around because we scan files with our fast, cloud-based servers. These contain the very latest virus blacklists, so you don't have to download updates before you receive protection against newly discovered threats. But did you know traditional antivirus software can only detect around 40% of the viruses in circulation? Comodo Antivirus protects you against the other 60% by automatically isolating all unknown files in a secure container called the sandbox. The sandbox is a security hardened environment for unknown applications (those that are neither definitely safe nor definitely malware). Applications in the sandbox run under a carefully selected set of privileges and write to a virtual file system and registry. Put simply, zero-day malware is locked away from your data instead of being allowed to run amok as it would in other antiviruses. So our auto-sandbox provides unrivalled protection against zero-day threats, but what do we do to test the behavior of these files? Enter Viruscope. Viruscope is an advanced behavior analysis technology that monitors sandboxed processes and alerts you if they take actions that could threaten your security. It uses a sophisticated set of behavior 'recognizers' to determine whether or not the actions of a file in the sandbox are malicious.

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