Comodo 3 Basic Setup Issues

[patio]

From Scott's Newsletter Forums :

I have learned directly from Comodo executives that the Basic Firewall installation option of Comodo 3 does not offer any outbound leak protection whatsoever. They may add that protection in a future version of Comodo 3.x. The Basic Firewall option turns off Comodo 3’s Defense+ HIPS module, which provides the leak protection for Comodo 3.

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[Broni]

Nice find. Thanks.

[evilfantasy]

Too bad about that. Might as well use Windows firewall instead of that.

Looks like it is time to start recommending PC Tools Free Firewall Plus. http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
I use it and like it alot.

I used Outpost for a short while. Didn't like it. Then uninstalling it almost drove me up a wall. Even though I had ran the uninstaller with Revo Uninstaller it would continue to block any other firewall from being installed. I had to use the HJT Delete an NT Service option to finally rid it from my computer. Thats just wrong for a legit product to be so hard to get rid of.

[dairyman]

So, it will only offer outbound protection if Defense+ is installed and enabled? I'm switching to another firewall. CFP 3.0 was a pain ever since installation. I liked 2.0, but this version pretty much sucks a##.

[evilfantasy]

I have seen a few disgruntled users since 3.0 came out. This will be the final straw I'm sure.

@Dairyman, looks like it might be time for a new signature lol.

[dairyman]

Just did it. Online Armor is going to be added to the signature soon (not)

But I'm going to use another firewall...

[dairyman]

Hey, Patio, are you using v1 or v2 of Jetico Personal Firewall?

Because I heard that you are using Jetico, right?

[Broni]

I'm running Comodo with Defense, so I'll want to run some leak tests, and I'll let you know, how it goes.
I tried Online Armor FREE version, but I didn't like it, because free version has number of options disabled.
As for PC Tools firewall, it caused problem with Vista authentication, and I had to uninstall it. Maybe, they had some updates, which fixed it.

[Broni]

I just finished running extended leak tests on Comodo+Defender.
I used:
http://www.grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm
and
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/
All together 27 tests, and Comodo passed ALL of them with flying colors.
Comodo stays with me.

BTW...TreatFire kicked in few times, as well.

[evilfantasy]

Great info Broni.

[Broni]

I ran the very same tests on Vista firewall, and it was a total failure.

[dairyman]

I was just about to uninstall Comodo, but then I read this.

[Broni]

You're hot-headed guy, aren't you?....LOL

[dairyman]

Sort of...

[dairyman]

Melih is pissed...

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