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...

Read this

[Broni]

Interesting reading...

[patio]

In all farness...His Reply

[tpolcha]

OK you guy's, I hope you have this all settled.  I try my best to learn about you alls advise and put it to use. 

This thread about Comodo has just completely lost and confused me.  I am using CFP v3 (free / I guess that constitutes 'Basic').  Now, am I or am I not completely protected by a firewall?  Should I run those leak tests?  I'm not sure I will know what I am looking at when the tests are done unless at the end it just show a green highlighted OK.

Is the issue settled?  Am I protected with good firewall?

I will wait till all of you have the chance to reply.  Thanks, T.

[Deerpark]

I am using CFP v3 (free / I guess that constitutes 'Basic').

No, there is only one version of CFP and that is the free version.
The issue here is how you choose to install it. During the install you have to choose between Advanced Firewall and Basic Firewall. If you choose the advanced firewall you get the whole protection package, if you choose basic firewall you get just that... a basic firewall.
Even if you have installed CFP in basic firewall mode you can still activate the advanced part later on by enabling Defense+.