Unable to access secure pages (continued...)

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[pooksahib]

second attempt at attaching...

[pooksahib]

Well, it's a new day and to start it off I've done another reinstall (making sure to disable all startup programs first and using the special batch file to clear up any traces of CFP).
Incidentally, I was asked previously about how I did my uninstall - via Vista or CFP.  The only way I can see to do it is via Vista.  I can't see an uninstaller in CFP unless someone cares to enlighten me...
To recap last night's reinstall, I ended up with the 'Network firewall is not functioning properly' message but I COULD access that secure/encrypted page on nsandi.com. Point of interest: during that reinstall I had a Windows message about unsigned driver but did I want to install it anyway?  That's the first time I've had that choice to make.  Although it may have occurred before as I saw something flash up and disappear in a nanosecond during previous installs.
With this morning's reinstall, I had no 'install driver anyway?' choice to make, no 'network firewall' error messages but now I'm back to being locked out of secure webpages.  Also, I'm getting no CFP or D+ popups despite Alert frequency being Very High.  That can't be right, surely?  Or is it because of being in training mode?  (Tell a lie, I had one popup at the very start regarding WmiPRVse.exe which I allowed.)  Both browsers (FF and IE) are stored in NSP and CSP along with my modem and antivirus (AVG) (although Superantispyware isn't there despite being active).  Like I said, I've not been asked by CFP how these apps should be treated...
Another observation: Network Security Policy shows the browsers being treated as Custom even AFTER I've edited them to Web Browser.  Problem there maybe?
My conclusion: when this 'network firewall' is not functioning properly, I can access secure pages.  When 'all systems are active and running' (the opposite message to the network firewall error warning) I'm unable to surf properly. If anybody can solve this riddle for me, I'd be extremely grateful.

[Dennis2]

If you have the alerts set at high in the firewall  it will be custom as you are asking for alerts for ports and address you usually use this level only if you set the firewall to Custom Policy Mode and only set it at this level if you want a very strict set of rules.
Dennis

[pooksahib]

Thanks Dennis2.  Just to confirm, for the benefit of those trying to help me out (thanks again...) it's not ALL secure sites I'm having trouble with.  I can go to my main bank account no problem.  Tiscali is another problematic site for me (can't view my bill) but the nsandi.com page (to log on to their Direct ISA page takes two clicks and I 'hang' on the second) is the only example I can give where I don't need to post up my passwords!
If we can determine what KIND of page/link this is would it help us?

[Matty_R]

Hi M8,im sorry to say this but i think you have run into THIS bug.I can offer one suggestion which you may not have tried.
When installing have you tried shutting down Windows Defender,this is an issue with inspect.sys file which the Devs are working on.I see from your script it says there is a problem with it.

Sorry again to be the bearer of bad news.

Regards,Matty

ps if you do try again look under C:\Documents and settings\(every folder listed) and C:\Program Files  for anything relating to Comodo Firewall even after running the "Batch File"

[sded]

You can access the secure sites when you get the"network" message because it really isn't functioning and doing its job; not good.  And Dennis2 is right, should have told you to go to custom mode to get all the popups-too long since I have done it myself.    But training mode should have made rules for you that allow the secure sites anyway without the popups.  Checked on nsandi.com but found nothing unusual-standard port 443 for the secure part, port 80 for regular part.  Don't know why you can't access it when others seem to have no problems with the same settings if you are not using a proxy.  But a proxy would block all https access.

[pooksahib]

Hello all.  Matty, thanks for that link.  Thirteen pages long and people are still having problems?  I was going to give up there and then but decided to give it one more go with Windows Defender shut down too.  (Interesting point: it SHOULD have been shut down during previous reinstalls of CFP as it's included in the list produced by msconfig.exe.  But on checking Security Centre, it was still on.  Had to shut it via Services - was quite pleased with myself for working out how to do that...).
So how did I get on?  I didn't.  During the reinstall there were two cases of that nanosecond flash which I imagine was the alert about unsigned drivers.  There was a blog I read yesterday about how CFP 'hijacks' Windows when it comes to drivers so maybe there's something in that.  I installed fine - no 'network firewall' warnings but, as feared, those secure sites are still off limits for me.
I also read yesterday that the Windows firewall is now two-way whereas I was always lead to believe it was one-way - that's why I went looking for a new one. Perhaps I'll just stick with Windows or have a look at Download.com for some other recommended firewalls.  To everyone here who's taken the time to help me, thank you so much.  If I knew who the hell you were and where you lived, I'd buy you a pint.  Cheers.

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