I’m using Avast AV v5 + Comodo Internet security FW (Firewall + defense+) and I think it’s the best couple for security. They play nice together. I use to have CIS full (because comodo has now better detection rate than avast! ;D) but Comodo’s AV was slowing down my pc (browsing the explorer) so i removed the av . On that point, avast is faster and i like it’s web shield…
For comodo, if you’re not very familiar with pcs, you can leave the sandbox “on” (even if it’s not perfect yet) . If you’re a geek, then disable the sandbox and your security will be allmost perfect.
Anyway, the detection rate is not the key point anymore in AV or security suites, thats why i stick to avast av + a good firewall (with a hips ans an online in the cloud lookup) like cis FW.
I think Comodo av has improved a lot in detection of binary files, but is still far behind avast in detections of exploits, which are the most common way of infections at the moment.
The test you linked did not test the AV’s by themselves. To my knowledge, there has never been a test done of the Comodo AV by itself and not as part of the Internet Security Suite. Of course Comodo scores higher than Avast in those tests but that doesn’t mean that the detection rate was strictly from the AV. From other published tests, it’s clear that the majority of malware blocking is done by the HIPS and not by the AV and it’s impossible to tell how much the AV has actually contributed. They would have to either install the AV only or test CIS with both the HIPS and the sandbox disabled and I have never seen anyone do either one.
HIPS can be highly effective but it comes at too high a price in usability of my machine to suit me. I want a good AV with good heuristics and behavior checking and just a basic 2 way firewall. I also want to see everything on a web page so I do not block ads, Flash, or Java. I will not let the actions of a collection of pond scum diminish my enjoyment or utilization of my computer. If I do that, they have won. It’s like giving in to terrorists.
These are all great replies and I like some of you has Avast 5 Pro and Comodo Firewall working together. I have used the Sandbox on Comodo but currently have it off. I have not been using the Defense +. I do live the firewall though and besides a couple 3-4 pop ups the first two days about stuff I was running and connecting to the internet it has now been flawless and absolutely Zero pop ups. I guess it learns your system and stuff. All in All, I support Comodo’s Firewall. Thanks for the replies.
Exactly Tech. I have always said that Comodo’s AV would not fare well outside of the suite when measured against other AV’s. It does a pretty decent job working within the framework of the entire suite and that’s what it was designed for. It’s really only there to try to reduce the number of annoying D+ HIPS alerts and also to enhance the marketability of the suite to people who would be put off by there being no AV included. With the way that CIS works, there really might not be a need for any AV product if you are willing to put up with HIPS behavior and have enough knowledge to distinguish the good from the bad on your own when you get an alert.
Personally my favorite for a security suite is still Norton but I’m not willing to pay the $50 a year any more.
They don't "want" the AV to be tested without the suite.
As avast doesn't "want" the firewall (AIS) to be tested without the antivirus.
And they are right ! A signature based AV is not enough nowadays. Even a hips is not enough anymore and can be abused by trusted signatures, msi installers etc…(some start talking of behavior blocking, IDS and IPS) cf Mamutu, threatfire, appdefend…
How right you are! That’s the reason why many people prefer behaviour blocking to pure HIPS and also why Avast needs to improve a lot its behaviour shield that is pretty useless right now.
I think the AV in CIS is better than you give it credit for. Also, if you like Norton, you can regularly get it between $10-$20 online through eBay, Amazon, newegg, buy.com, Fry’s, etc…
Nothing but problems with Comodo.
In the early days i used the firewall which was very good but as it grew there became more and more problems.
I did ,however,try latest version in part and in whole.Nothing but problems so much so that i had to reformat my hard drive.
Comodo is the biggest load of rubbish i have ever used.
I would advise to stay clear and use Avast Free and the Windows Firewall or another 3rd party firewall of which there are many.Just try each one in turn until you find one that runs perfectly on your computer.
Regards
I think it provides awesome protection, especially for a free product, but it can be annoying with too many popups for safe programs. They need to work on that. In its current state, I will not install it on most peoples computers.
Pop ups is not the problem.
But when you have to reformat that is.
The whole world is paranoid about anti virus etc,etc,etc
Just find an anti virus and firewall that runs on your computer without any problems and you have the perfect security.
For me the best is Avast Free and the Windows 7 firewall and i have tried everything but this setup is the best.
The problem with Comodo is they are more interested in adding more bells and whistles rather than concentrating on getting the application to run without any problems.
Regards
Well, I have a lot of problems also… But I’m troubleshooting them side by side with the developers.
They need to improve their whitelist database indeed. Popups is the annoying part of the “deny all” policy. They’re developing cloud technology to reduce that.
I have heard horror stories about all programs. I think your issue with Comodo Internet Security, that caused you to reformat your hard drive, is fairly isolated. I have not heard of anyone else having such a severe issue.
