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Comodo Client Security for Windows - User Guide 12.10

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Containment Tasks - Introduction > The Virtual Desktop > The Main Interface
  • Introduction To Comodo Client Security
    • Special Features
    • System Requirements
    • Install Comodo Client Security
    • Start Comodo Client Security
    • The Main Interface
      • The Home Screen
      • The Tasks Interface
      • The Widget
      • The System Tray Icon
    • Understand Security Alerts
    • Password Protection
  • General Tasks - Introduction
    • Scan And Clean Your Computer
      • Run A Quick Scan
      • Run A Full Computer Scan
      • Run A Rating Scan
      • Run A Custom Scan
        • Scan A Folder
        • Scan A File
        • Create, Schedule And Run A Custom Scan
      • Automatically Scan Unrecognized And Quarantined Files
    • Instantly Scan Files And Folders
    • Process Infected Files
    • Manage Virus Database Updates
    • Manage Blocked Autoruns
    • Manage Quarantined Items
  • Firewall Tasks - Introduction
    • Configure Internet Access Rights For Applications
    • Stealth Your Computer Ports
    • Manage Network Connections
    • Stop All Network Activities
    • View Active Internet Connections
  • Containment Tasks - Introduction
    • Run An Application In The Container
    • Reset The Container
    • Identify And Kill Unsafe Running Processes
    • Open Shared Space
    • The Virtual Desktop
      • Start The Virtual Desktop
      • The Main Interface
      • Run Browsers Inside The Virtual Desktop
      • Open Files And Run Applications Inside The Virtual Desktop
      • Pause And Resume The Virtual Desktop
      • Close The Virtual Desktop
    • Containment Statistics Analyzer
  • DLP Tasks - Introduction
    • Run Data Loss Prevention Scans
    • Manage DLP Quarantined Files
  • Advanced Tasks - Introduction
    • Create A Rescue Disk
      • Download And Burn Comodo Rescue Disk
    • Remove Deeply Hidden Malware
    • Manage CCS Tasks
    • View CCS Logs
      • Antivirus Logs
      • VirusScope Logs
      • Firewall Logs
      • HIPS Logs
      • Containment Logs
      • Website Filtering Logs
      • Device Control Logs
      • Autorun Event Logs
      • Alert Logs
      • CCS Tasks Logs
      • File List Changes Logs
      • Vendor List Changes Logs
      • Configuration Change Logs
      • Virtual Desktop Event Logs
      • Data Loss Prevention Event Logs
      • Search And Filter Logs
    • Submit Files For Analysis To Comodo
    • View Active Process List
  • CCS Advanced Settings
    • General Settings
      • Customize User Interface
      • Configure Virus Database Updates
      • Log Settings
      • Manage CCS Configurations
        • Comodo Preset Configurations
        • Personal Configurations
    • Antivirus Configurations
      • Real-time Scanner Settings
      • Scan Profiles
    • Firewall Configuration
      • General Firewall Settings
      • Application Rules
      • Global Rules
      • Firewall Rule Sets
      • Network Zones
        • Network Zones
        • Blocked Zones
      • Port Sets
    • HIPS Configuration
      • HIPS Settings
      • Active HIPS Rules
      • HIPS Rule Sets
      • HIPS Groups
        • Registry Groups
        • COM Groups
    • Protected Objects
      • Protected Objects - HIPS
        • Protected Files
        • Blocked Files
        • Protected Registry Keys
        • Protected COM Interfaces
      • Protected Objects - Containment
        • Protected Files And Folders
        • Protected Keys
    • Data Loss Prevention
      • DLP Monitoring Rules
      • DLP Discovery Rules
      • DLP Keyword Groups
    • Containment Settings
      • Containment Settings
      • Auto-Containment Rules
      • Virtual Desktop Settings
      • Containment - An Overview
      • Unknown Files - The Scanning Processes
    • File Rating Configuration
      • File Rating Settings
      • File Groups
      • Submitted Files
    • Advanced Protection
      • VirusScope Settings
      • Scan Exclusions
      • Device Control Settings
      • Script Analysis Settings
      • Miscellaneous Settings
    • Web Filter Settings
      • Website Filtering Rules
      • Website Categories
  • Appendix 1 - CCS How To... Tutorials
    • Enable / Disable AV, Firewall, Auto-Containment And VirusScope Easily
    • Set Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Block Internet Access While Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access
    • Block / Allow Specific Websites To Specific Users
    • Set Up HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Create Rules To Auto-Contain Applications
    • Run An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
    • Create An Antivirus Scan Schedule
    • Run Untrusted Programs Inside The Container
    • Run Browsers Inside The Container
    • Restore Incorrectly Quarantined Item(s)
    • Submit Quarantined Items To Comodo Valkyrie For Analysis
    • Enable File Sharing Applications Like BitTorrent And Emule
    • Block Any Downloads Of A Specific File Type
    • Disable Auto-Containment On A Per-application Basis
    • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus Updates
    • Suppress CCS Alerts Temporarily
    • Control External Device Accessibility
  • Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Server
    • Router - Manually Enable Or Disable Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Windows - Enable Comodo Secure DNS
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The Main Interface


  • Click 'Tasks' > 'Containment Tasks' > 'Run Virtual Desktop'
  • Click the 'Start Virtual Desktop Session' button
  • The start menu has application shortcuts, and also lets you pause and close the virtual desktop.
  • The start menu has application shortcuts, and also lets you pause and close the virtual desktop.
  • You can add your own application shortcuts and start menu items at 'Settings' > 'Containment' > 'Virtual Desktop'.
  • The tool box at bottom-right also has controls to pause and close the virtual desktop.




The 'Start' menu

  • Click the red 'C' icon to open the start menu:


The menu has the following options:

  • Browsers and other applications – The start menu contains shortcuts for Windows Explorer and the default browser on the endpoint. You can also add shortcuts for other browsers and applications at 'Settings' > 'Containment' > 'Virtual Desktop'. See Add applications to virtual desktop in Virtual Desktop Settings for more details. 
  • Click the item to open it inside the virtual desktop. 
  • Pause Virtual Desktop Session - Temporarily close the virtual desktop. If PIN protection is enabled, you need the PIN to resume a paused session. See Pause and Resume the Virtual Desktop for more details.
  • Close the Virtual Desktop Session - Exit the virtual desktop and return to Windows. If your virtual desktop is password protected, you have to enter the password to exit. See Close the Virtual Desktop for more details.
  • Show PIN - Displayed only if PIN protection is enabled for the virtual desktop. Shows the code generated for the current session. This is required to resume a paused session. See Pause and Resume the Virtual Desktop for more details.

Tools and Taskbar

  • Keyboard layout - Click the language button  at bottom-right and select the language of your keyboard.




  • Note 1 - This list only shows languages that are already enabled in Windows.
  • Note 2 - You can use Windows 'On-Screen Keyboard' (OSK) as virtual keyboard in virtual desktop.
  • Enable OSK - Click the Windows 'Start' button > 'Settings' > 'Ease of Access' > 'Keyboard' > enable 'Use On-Screen Keyboard'.
  • The settings above are for Windows 10. The procedure may vary slightly for other Windows versions.
  • Tools Box - The tools box at the bottom-right contains controls for pausing and closing the virtual desktop.


  •  - Pauses the virtual desktop session. If PIN protection is enabled, you need the PIN to resume a paused session. See Pause and Resume the Virtual Desktop for more details.
  •  - Closes the session.

  •   - Displayed only if PIN protection is enabled for virtual desktop. Shows the PIN number generated for the current session. This is required for you to resume a paused session. See Pause and Resume the Virtual Desktop for more details.

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