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Comodo Firewall update addresses Windows Update problem

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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 12, 2008, 2:03:39 AM1/12/08
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Crossposted to Windows Update, Vista Security, Vista General, and Security
newsgroups.

Comodo says v3.0.15.277 fixes "the bug causing Windows Updates to fail in
Windows Vista."
Source: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/release_notes.html

Comodo users can download v3.0.15.277 from
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html
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MowGreen [MVP]

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Jan 12, 2008, 6:38:55 AM1/12/08
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Nice. Malware couldn't do a better job than Comodo could, could it ?

Mowmodo Green [MVP 2003-2008]
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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 12, 2008, 11:54:41 AM1/12/08
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Well, then there's Zone Alarm...

[Wonder how many Comodo users will see this thread?]
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MowGreen wrote:
> Nice. Malware couldn't do a better job than Comodo could, could it ?
>

Alias

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Jan 12, 2008, 12:08:16 PM1/12/08
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PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Well, then there's Zone Alarm...
>
> [Wonder how many Comodo users will see this thread?]

I did but I have Comodo on XP, not Vista, and it works just fine, as do
Windows Updates.

Alias

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 12, 2008, 12:36:45 PM1/12/08
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I'd recommend upgrading to the new version anyway as it includes other
fixes.

Alias

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Jan 12, 2008, 1:07:05 PM1/12/08
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PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>> Well, then there's Zone Alarm...
>>>
>>> [Wonder how many Comodo users will see this thread?]
>>
>> I did but I have Comodo on XP, not Vista, and it works just fine, as do
>> Windows Updates.
>
> I'd recommend upgrading to the new version anyway as it includes other
> fixes.

I ran an update with the console and it says none are available. That
said, I am running 3.0.13.268. Does the new version install over the top
or must one uninstall the current install?

Thanks,

Alias

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 12, 2008, 5:09:13 PM1/12/08
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Alias wrote:
>>> I did but I have Comodo on XP, not Vista, and it works just fine, as do
>>> Windows Updates.
>>
>> I'd recommend upgrading to the new version anyway as it includes other
>> fixes.
>
> I ran an update with the console and it says none are available. That
> said, I am running 3.0.13.268. Does the new version install over the top
> or must one uninstall the current install?

Dunno. What does Comodo Support say?

Looks like Comodo doesn't offer the update within the console.

Comodo users can download v3.0.15.277 from
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html

Alias

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Jan 12, 2008, 7:27:49 PM1/12/08
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PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>>>> I did but I have Comodo on XP, not Vista, and it works just fine, as do
>>>> Windows Updates.
>>>
>>> I'd recommend upgrading to the new version anyway as it includes other
>>> fixes.
>>
>> I ran an update with the console and it says none are available. That
>> said, I am running 3.0.13.268. Does the new version install over the top
>> or must one uninstall the current install?
>
> Dunno. What does Comodo Support say?

Can't find anything on their web site either way.

>
> Looks like Comodo doesn't offer the update within the console.

No, it doesn't.

>
> Comodo users can download v3.0.15.277 from
> http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html

I know.

Alias

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 12, 2008, 7:41:15 PM1/12/08
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Whaddya want for free? <eg>

Alias

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Jan 12, 2008, 8:00:28 PM1/12/08
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I guess that leaves uninstalling the present one and installing the new
one to be on the safe side. Sigh. That's easier than asking on their
forums ;-)

Alias

Alias

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Jan 13, 2008, 7:07:52 AM1/13/08
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I found a support article about the new version having problems if the
old version isn't completely uninstalled so I guess one has to uninstall
the older version before installing the new one.

Alias

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 13, 2008, 11:19:20 AM1/13/08
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URL to this article, please?

Alias

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Jan 13, 2008, 11:28:18 AM1/13/08
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http://forums.comodo.com/frequently_asked_questions_faq_for_comodo_firewall/i_cant_install_comodo_firewall_pro-t9508.0.html

Alias

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 13, 2008, 11:50:59 AM1/13/08
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Alias wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I did but I have Comodo on XP, not Vista, and it works just fine,
>>>>>>>>> as do
>>>>>>>>> Windows Updates.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'd recommend upgrading to the new version anyway as it includes
>>>>>>>> other
>>>>>>>> fixes.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I ran an update with the console and it says none are available.
>>>>>>> That
>>>>>>> said, I am running 3.0.13.268. Does the new version install over the
>>>>>>> top
>>>>>>> or must one uninstall the current install?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dunno. What does Comodo Support say?
>>>>>
>>>>> Can't find anything on their web site either way.
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Looks like Comodo doesn't offer the update within the console.
>>>>>
>>>>> No, it doesn't.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Comodo users can download v3.0.15.277 from
>>>>>> http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html
>>>>>
>>> I found a support article about the new version having problems if the
>>> old version isn't completely uninstalled so I guess one has to uninstall
>>> the older version before installing the new one.
>>
>> URL to this article, please?
>
> http://forums.comodo.com/frequently_asked_questions_faq_for_comodo_firewall/i_cant_install_comodo_firewall_pro-t9508.0.html

Well, that's an older post and it concerns Comodo Pro, not the free version.
It /may/ apply to Comodo Free but YMMV.

Alias

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Jan 13, 2008, 12:01:06 PM1/13/08
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PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

I'm running Comodo Pro on two machines and paid absolutely nothing. Pro
*is* the free version. See http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ where
it states:

"Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version
but is the full, completely functional product. Updates and upgrades are
also free."

Alias

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 13, 2008, 12:13:54 PM1/13/08
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Alias wrote:
<snip>

>>>>>>>> Comodo users can download v3.0.15.277 from
>>>>>>>> http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html
>>>>>>>
>>>>> I found a support article about the new version having problems if the
>>>>> old version isn't completely uninstalled so I guess one has to
>>>>> uninstall
>>>>> the older version before installing the new one.
>>>>
>>>> URL to this article, please?
>>>
>>> http://forums.comodo.com/frequently_asked_questions_faq_for_comodo_firewall/i_cant_install_comodo_firewall_pro-t9508.0.html
>>>
>>
>> Well, that's an older post and it concerns Comodo Pro, not the free
>> version. It /may/ apply to Comodo Free but YMMV.
>
> I'm running Comodo Pro on two machines and paid absolutely nothing. Pro
> *is* the free version. See http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ where
> it states:
>
> "Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version
> but is the full, completely functional product. Updates and upgrades are
> also free."

OK, I sit corrected. So we've come to the conclusion that it's probably
best to uninstall your current version before installing the new one.

Alias

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Jan 13, 2008, 1:03:30 PM1/13/08
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PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Which is what I will do. That said, Comodo Pro running in XP is similar
to UAC in Vista. I'm impressed.

Alias

Michael Jennings

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Jan 13, 2008, 3:48:40 PM1/13/08
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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABe...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Alias wrote:
>>>>> URL to this article, please?
>>>> http://forums.comodo.com/frequently_asked_questions_faq_for_comodo_firewall/i_cant_install_comodo_firewall_pro-t9508.0.html
>>> Well, that's an older post and it concerns Comodo Pro, not the free
>>> version. It /may/ apply to Comodo Free but YMMV.
>>
>> I'm running Comodo Pro on two machines and paid absolutely nothing. Pro
>> *is* the free version. See http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ where
>> it states:
>>
>> "Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version
>> but is the full, completely functional product. Updates and upgrades are
>> also free."
>
> OK, I sit corrected. So we've come to the conclusion that it's probably best
> to uninstall your current version before installing the new one.

I had Alias bozoed for a couple of weeks. Now I have unbozoed Alias.


PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Jan 13, 2008, 5:06:37 PM1/13/08
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Michael Jennings wrote:
<snip>

> I had Alias bozoed for a couple of weeks. Now I have unbozoed Alias.

Perhaps he made a New Year's resolution to be more civil? <w>

Alias

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Jan 13, 2008, 8:47:25 PM1/13/08
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PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Something like that.

Alias

Michael Jennings

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Jan 13, 2008, 9:03:17 PM1/13/08
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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABe...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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The thread in which PA Bear seemed to be talking to himself bothered me.
I know how those resolutions usually work out - I guess you do too.
Would-be leaders are furnishing crap heaving examples - nastiness works?


John

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Jan 14, 2008, 5:26:01 AM1/14/08
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You are bloody JOKING???

Guess where it is located in the matousec.com firewall leaktest results.

http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/leak-tests-results.php#firewalls-ratings

I use v3 and don't have any problems.
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occam

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Jan 15, 2008, 2:53:17 AM1/15/08
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Alias wrote:
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> Alias wrote:
>> <snip>
>>>>>>>>>> Comodo users can download v3.0.15.277 from
>>>>>>>>>> http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html

>

> Which is what I will do. That said, Comodo Pro running in XP is similar
> to UAC in Vista. I'm impressed.

Comodo Pro in XP = UAC in Vista is a /recommendation/ ? (I recomend you
consult a psychiatrist about your masochistic tendencies.)

Alias

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Jan 15, 2008, 6:19:20 AM1/15/08
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It's not as intrusive as UAC and after it learns, it shuts up.

Alias

MowGreen [MVP]

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Jan 15, 2008, 3:01:47 PM1/15/08
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Yes. I love joking but don't include those emoticon things.
ANY software that will not allow the OS to update and replace system
files ** IS a joke ** in my opinion. That is *specifically* how malware
operates.

A hardware firewall plus the native Windows firewall provides sufficient
protection and will not hamper the OS nor it's ability to be updated.
Case, closed. Next !

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John

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Jan 17, 2008, 8:22:01 PM1/17/08
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Correct, and I don't want to start an argument here, but that's only when
Defense+ is installed. You have a choice to disable Defense+ when you setup
the firewall. If it was malware, do you think you would have a choice? No.

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