Advice Request Is Comodo Internet Security Premium better than Windows Defender?

[Marac]

Is Comodo Internet Security Premium better than Windows Defender?

 

[Evjl's Rain]

yes, it's definitely better than Windows Defender
However, I recommend you to use the free version because the premium version just simply adds:

• 24/7 Malware Removal Support
• $500.00 Virus Free Guarantee

Free and paid are basically the same for every user, except the paid version includes guarantee when you are infected

The only con of Comodo internet security is it has very poor signatures + the antivirus component may slow down your system
Comodo itself is very light but adding the AV component makes it not as light anymore

I recommend you to use Comodo Firewall (= Comodo internet security free without the AV module) with Cruelsister's settings and a cloud antivirus for better signatures if you want

 

[Nestor]

I use CIS for about 20 days, it's extremely light on my system, although i keep every component ON (HIPS,Antivirus,Viruscope etc.)Proactive Mode.Not a single conflict until now with Windows or any other programm, it's an excellent choice and IMO the safest.I guess not for someone downloading cracks, torrents or things like that, will sandbox or flag everything.

 

[shmu26]

It's better because of the advanced protections from HIPS and/or Autocontainment, etc.
It's worse if you compare the AV component to Windows Defender.
So get the best of both: use Comodo Firewall, at CruelSister settings, and use the AV of your choice. Windows Defender is not bad. Or use another AV, as you wish.

 

[Itachi Sempai]

i just dont get why does comodo have AV? i think it would be better if they focused on other products and make it better rather then spent energy on antivirus that does not work well... especially when there are dozens of better antiviruses on the market

 

[illumination]

This depends on whether you are asking if CIS is better then WD protection wise, or for the system, because if it is the latter, then no.

 

[shmu26]

i just dont get why does comodo have AV? i think it would be better if they focused on other products and make it better rather then spent energy on antivirus that does not work well... especially when there are dozens of better antiviruses on the market

Without AV, Comodo will not be embraced by the masses.

 

[dJim]

they always will add some interesting option to Av in nearly futureim sure their Av will improve alot this year

 

[Ink]

This depends on whether you are asking if CIS is better then WD protection wise, or for the system, because if it is the latter, then no.

What's the verdict for a novice Windows user?

 

[Mahesh Sudula]

COMODO recently seem to improved on static detections
Databases are being freqently updated 3-4 times a day r even more from last 6 months after latest AV-Test
GREAT!

 

[Deleted member 178]

What's the verdict for a novice Windows user?

get away from comodo.

 

[shmu26]

If a geek sets up Comodo for a novice, it can work.
I put it on my wife's laptop, and so far so good.
But I am talking about a super-novice, the kind that wouldn't even know how to download and install new software, even if they wanted to.
For the more ambitious novices, well, I am afraid there is no known solution...

 

[Deleted member 178]

If a geek sets up Comodo for a novice, it can work.

then at the first issue , she will be lost and will call you, so my point is valid.

it is not because a expert military setup a mine field in my garden that i know how to use mines.

 

[shmu26]

then at the first issue , she will be lost and will call you, so my point is valid.

it is not because a expert military setup a mine field in my garden that i know how to use mines.

Agreed. You need to be on call for troubleshooting issues. But you are probably on call anyways, for other issues, so...