Comodo Reviews

Containment is a big aspect of Comodo Free Antivirus, which is to say its ability to find, isolate, and annihilate threats. Files can be opened and programs executed in a safe virtual environment until they are proven to be issue-free and therefore unaffecting the security of your device. Its default deny approach is also interesting, a unique method that can automatically prevent all files from getting into the system until they are found to be harmless. The so-called VirusScope, meanwhile, is unique technology that helps you to undo any threatening-looking changes that the device or devices could have registered as being malicious.

When it comes to the usability of the software, it manages to delight the more knowledgeable user and could perhaps be intimidating for the average person, especially since there are many options and settings that can be adjusted. For this reason, Comodo has designed two interfaces: the Basic View that only has five toolbar options, and the Advanced View, which is designed for the more specialized user.

Thanks to its use of heuristic detection, technology which is not so common in free antivirus solutions, Comodo is able to study the behavior of unidentifiable viruses to ensure they don’t slip through the net. In addition to automated real-time protection that continually verifies the device for any type of malware threat and manually activated scans mean that there’s plenty of ways to keep yourself safe with Comodo. These scans even enable you to pick a certain location of a file or a device, like a USB drive.

When it comes to the automated defense, the program has a range of general settings that are able to increase its usability, the number one being how the user interface’s theme can be changed. It also allows for record logging, where the user can customize how the software tracks crucial actions like firewall alerts or malware detection. Even the automatic updates can be customized, meaning the user can control the frequency of when the software will update itself.

Comodo Free Antivirus utilizes the Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), which represents a fix against keyloggers, rootkits, or other types of digital threats. There are different options presented in this section, which affects the commands that the solution will follow in case of any malware detection.

Our test manual scan proved just how rapid the scanning process is without putting any additional strain on our systems and with minimal interaction required. Comodo Free Antivirus utilizes cloud-based scanning technology that is fast and updates by itself in order to keep up with the latest malware definitions, therefore making it able to protect against the latest threats.

One of the most interesting protection features of this free software is its spyware scanning, which identifies and removes all spyware threats from a PC. Spyware communicates your personal data to a hacker without you knowing about it, so having an edge against it is essential.

This free spyware removing tool comes as part of Comodo’s slew of extras, which includes the likes of sandbox software execution and containment methods so that your PC can be protected from any kind of installable malware threat. It also has the ability to send unknown files into quarantine, those that might be suspected of this type of malware.

The feature that particularly caught our attention was the virtual desktop. This functionality creates a virtual environment where you are kept safe while browsing the internet and from malicious software. It basically enables you to run apps in a safe sandbox, and it’s a simple process that just requires picking an app to run from within the relevant virtual desktop screen.

Comodo Free Antivirus is only compatible with devices running on the Windows 7/8/10 operating systems. For the mobile user, Comodo has instead designed the separate Antivirus for Android app, which is designed to secure Android devices against malware, risky settings, and even against theft. It’s free to download, so a worthwhile option for users hoping to protect their privacy and maintain a well-optimized system.

This antivirus has three upgrades:

• Advanced Antivirus 11 and comes at a price of only $19.99 for one device per year.
• Internet Security Pro 11, which costs $29.99 for a maximum of three devices yearly, and reduces the price from $39.99.
• Internet Security Complete 11, which is priced at $59.99 and reduced from $89.99.

These paid versions bring with them additional features like secure shopping, a firewall, web filtering, or 50GB online storage and backup. These upgrades have a 30-day free trial and offer 24/7 malware removal support.

Payments can be made via credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. And by choosing to purchase the cheapest upgrade, Advanced Antivirus 11, for a three-year plan, then you’ll earn yourself a discount of approximately 20%.

The majority of the customer service options on Comodo’s website is delivered through a support center, live chat, or a contact form. The support center provides different email addresses and telephone numbers for direct support for both the paid and free versions. When we contacted the customer service representatives via live chat, the GeekBuddy was not so quick to answer our questions, and we didn’t get a response from the company’s Facebook page, either, even though the page is updated and informative about the company’s latest news. The blog is an interesting section, however, where you can inform yourself on different aspects of the antivirus industry.

But it’s the extended features that it provides that really makes Comodo standout, especially the features it provides bundled in that aren’t common with free antivirus solutions. In this regard, the spyware scanning protection that keeps you safe from hidden threats and the virtual desktop for safely navigating the internet and executing potentially risky programs are most noteworthy. For home users, Comodo Free Antivirus represents a viable solution that offers basic protection with a powerful range of advanced features.