Full Removal of Comodo Firewall Pro 3 with SafeSurf Toolbar (If Regular Uninstall Method Fails)

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[Liron Jan]

I found some mistakes in the batch file, which have been corrected now. It includes a missing '/', which caused a registry key to not be removed, and another one that made the temporary file created to remove individual registry entries to not be deleted (cmd.exe would report that the file didn't exist).
If you have questions or feedback, please PM me.

Cheers,
Ragwing

Thanks for this great tool and for the update. (I was the first who downloaded it!  )
Liron Jan.

[blw1084]

I went through the comprehensive step by step and then used the batch file as well just to be sure I did it correctly.
Everything is gone except FirewallPro\Data\Resfile
I know this was a file I got to going through and maually removing as well and it refused to let me. (although I forget how I got there-three aclock in the morning and my memory don't mix to well lol)
Reasoning both thru the batch file and the pop-up message I get is "Process cannot access file because it is being used by another process"
Does anyone know what to do about this?
Thanks in advance for any help!

[3xist]

I went through the comprehensive step by step and then used the batch file as well just to be sure I did it correctly.
Everything is gone except FirewallPro\Data\Resfile
I know this was a file I got to going through and maually removing as well and it refused to let me. (although I forget how I got there-three aclock in the morning and my memory don't mix to well lol)
Reasoning both thru the batch file and the pop-up message I get is "Process cannot access file because it is being used by another process"
Does anyone know what to do about this?
Thanks in advance for any help!

Use This Tool to unlock it! :-)

Josh

[Vettetech]

Fileassassin is also great which comes pack into Malware Bytes Anto Malware.

[frogger]

wow are these issues fixed yet as i was going to install the firewall but from what i read here if i have to uninstall for any reason i'm going to have a headache uninstalling it please tell me this is fixed so i can use this firewall thanks.

[USSS]

wow are these issues fixed yet as i was going to install the firewall but from what i read here if i have to uninstall for any reason i'm going to have a headache uninstalling it please tell me this is fixed so i can use this firewall thanks.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

To minimize any problems that may occur, either installing or uninstalling, follow these simple steps:

1.  Back up your system and/or create a System Restore point.
2.  Completely remove all traces of any previously installed firewall.  Visit the firewall vendor's site for any special removal tools that may be available.
3.  Familiarize yourself with the system requirements and suggested configurations for CFP.  Check the Bug Reports section for possible conflicts with software that may already be installed on your system.
4.  Download the latest version of CFP 3 from http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html
5.  Disable your Internet connection and shut down all unnecessary applications and processes.  In particular, disable any anti-virus and related security software.
6.  Follow the prompts during the installation routine.  Settings may be changed after you reboot your system.

[frogger]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

To minimize any problems that may occur, either installing or uninstalling, follow these simple steps:

1.  Back up your system and/or create a System Restore point.
2.  Completely remove all traces of any previously installed firewall.  Visit the firewall vendor's site for any special removal tools that may be available.
3.  Familiarize yourself with the system requirements and suggested configurations for CFP.  Check the Bug Reports section for possible conflicts with software that may already be installed on your system.
4.  Download the latest version of CFP 3 from http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html
5.  Disable your Internet connection and shut down all unnecessary applications and processes.  In particular, disable any anti-virus and related security software.
6.  Follow the prompts during the installation routine.  Settings may be changed after you reboot your system.

um thats all Greek to me i know how to shut off my av and now other firewall installed so good there what is best setting for it to work with a router? and should i run my system in  selective startup or something? threw the msconfig thing?

[USSS]

I need some clarification from you.

Are you running another brand of firewall?  If so, I can't help you with it.  If you want to install Comodo, any other firewall (except for Windows Firewall) must be completely removed first.

As for your hardware router, you should enable its firewall (if it has one) and NAT service (Network Address Translation).  Generally, the default settings for it should work fine.

Unless you are experiencing other issues on your PC, there is no need for selective startup or to modify the startup list of programs in msconfig.  Just allow your system to boot up normally each time.  If you have Comodo installed, your PC will be protected during the bootup routine.

[frogger]

no other firewall on this pc other then windows one. and yes should i run a firewall with a router and dose it need to be on all my systems.

[Vettetech]

no other firewall on this pc other then windows one. and yes should i tun a firewall with a router and dose it need to be on all my systems.

Keep in mind you ONLY need to use this procedure if Comodo fails to uninstall properly. 90% of the people never need to do this. I myself have never needed to do this. I use Revo Uninstaller in advanced mode for all my programs and it does the job just fine.

[USSS]

Yes, as an integral part of a layered security scheme, you should run a software firewall in conjuction with your router.  Generally, the software firewall should be installed on each PC connected to the router.

[frogger]

may i ask a question before i do this wont my pc and web browser be slow to start if it has a software firewall to go threw ow will it not slow my pc down at all?

[Vettetech]

Your misunderstanding  what Comodo does. Comodo doesnt have a web shield. It does not slow down your browsing. Most software firewalls do slow down web browsing either unless they have a web shield. A software firewall simply asks you if you want a certain program to access the internet. It does not filter that program.

[frogger]

oh ok right on will this interfere with avast antivirus and its protection scheme?

[Vettetech]

No. Not at all. Avast and Comodo with D+ active make for a great free security set up.

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