[SOLVED] Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall

67GTA · 12-28-2007, 06:41 PM

I installed Comodo firewall since it was the only 3rd party firewall available when I first got my new PC. I got tired of it not remembering rules, and decided to uninstall it. Upon rebooting, my internet connection did not work. Vista said no connection was detected. I checked in the device manager for my network adapter. Comodo had created three entries in the network adapters section. I didn't tell it to.

NVIDIA nforce Networking Controller(default)
NVIDIA nforce Networking - Comodo Firewall Miniport
WAN Miniport (IP) - Comodo Firewall Miniport
WAN Miniport (IPV6) - Comodo Firewall Miniport

The default device says it is still working. The other three entries won't let me remove them. I deleted every file and registry entry that had to do with Comodo with no luck. I reinstalled the nforce drivers from Nvidia, and they didn't change. I reinstalled Comodo, and then uninstalled again with no luck. I tried to let Vista diagnose the problem, and it said that the drivers/hardware were having problems but offered no solution. My ethernet is integrated , and can't be removed. How do I get rid of this crap and get my connection back?

jjjustinnn · 01-10-2008, 10:28 AM

Exactly the same thing has happened to me!!!!

I have Vista Business but never understodd where the problem was. I manually uninstalled it just like you (removed everything in the registry that had to do with the word "comodo") - since Comodo couldn't uninstall itself for some reason - and now none of my internet connections work; pcmcia-broadband modem, LAN/Ethernet or my WLAN!
This is very frustrating and I were contemplating reinstalling Vista before I read that I wasn't the only one who had experienced this.

Have you solved this? I am very anxious to get my internet working as I'll be moving soon and really need the internet to work for me.

**nickster_uk** · 01-10-2008, 10:47 AM

Hi 67GTA & jjjustinnn...welcome to TSF and apologies for not responding sooner.

Have found the following information which should help completely remove the software:

http://forums.comodo.com/help_for_v3...-t17220.0.html

Hope it helps..but take care following the instructions.

jjjustinnn · 01-19-2008, 05:25 AM

I tried everything in that thread but sadly it didn't work for me.
I really don't want to reinstall some bootleg Vista on my nice Vaio. Isn't there any way that I can diagnose my drivers or protocols (3rd party program) to know where the problem really is?
According to my Device Manager, all the drivers are up to date. And when I check my settings everything is there. It just wont connect. I see all the WLANs, and I can connect to the remote computer with my Huawei-modem. But I can't log on to it. It's really wierd.
And also if I plug in a LAN-cable that I know works, my computer doesn't recognize it.
When I click "diagnose" Vista says that there could be some problems with my IP4 and IP6, and that I should check online for a solutions..... Catch-22.

I really don't know what to do. :(

67GTA · 01-19-2008, 08:36 AM

Nothing worked for me. I finally had to reinstall.

**jcgriff2** · 01-19-2008, 02:31 PM

When REGEDIT'ing, don't forget the {CLSID}'s. Every time I change a file permission, a small C.O.M.O.D.O. installation window appears. I have yet to find it.

andrewx · 02-01-2009, 07:42 AM

Had the same problem, used an app called "Registrar Registry Manager 5.56 Professional Edition". Did a search for "comodo" right clicked on all the returns and then deleted them. Then did a search for "nt_Inspectmp" same deal as with comodo. No more problems. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 as my OS. I know, poor bugger

andrewx

12-28-2007, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
67GTA Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	[SOLVED] Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall I installed Comodo firewall since it was the only 3rd party firewall available when I first got my new PC. I got tired of it not remembering rules, and decided to uninstall it. Upon rebooting, my internet connection did not work. Vista said no connection was detected. I checked in the device manager for my network adapter. Comodo had created three entries in the network adapters section. I didn't tell it to. NVIDIA nforce Networking Controller(default) NVIDIA nforce Networking - Comodo Firewall Miniport WAN Miniport (IP) - Comodo Firewall Miniport WAN Miniport (IPV6) - Comodo Firewall Miniport The default device says it is still working. The other three entries won't let me remove them. I deleted every file and registry entry that had to do with Comodo with no luck. I reinstalled the nforce drivers from Nvidia, and they didn't change. I reinstalled Comodo, and then uninstalled again with no luck. I tried to let Vista diagnose the problem, and it said that the drivers/hardware were having problems but offered no solution. My ethernet is integrated , and can't be removed. How do I get rid of this crap and get my connection back?

01-10-2008, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
jjjustinnn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall Exactly the same thing has happened to me!!!! I have Vista Business but never understodd where the problem was. I manually uninstalled it just like you (removed everything in the registry that had to do with the word "comodo") - since Comodo couldn't uninstall itself for some reason - and now none of my internet connections work; pcmcia-broadband modem, LAN/Ethernet or my WLAN! This is very frustrating and I were contemplating reinstalling Vista before I read that I wasn't the only one who had experienced this. Have you solved this? I am very anxious to get my internet working as I'll be moving soon and really need the internet to work for me.

01-10-2008, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,009 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall Hi 67GTA & jjjustinnn...welcome to TSF and apologies for not responding sooner. Have found the following information which should help completely remove the software: http://forums.comodo.com/help_for_v3...-t17220.0.html Hope it helps..but take care following the instructions. __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

01-19-2008, 05:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
jjjustinnn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall I tried everything in that thread but sadly it didn't work for me. I really don't want to reinstall some bootleg Vista on my nice Vaio. Isn't there any way that I can diagnose my drivers or protocols (3rd party program) to know where the problem really is? According to my Device Manager, all the drivers are up to date. And when I check my settings everything is there. It just wont connect. I see all the WLANs, and I can connect to the remote computer with my Huawei-modem. But I can't log on to it. It's really wierd. And also if I plug in a LAN-cable that I know works, my computer doesn't recognize it. When I click "diagnose" Vista says that there could be some problems with my IP4 and IP6, and that I should check online for a solutions..... Catch-22. I really don't know what to do. :(

01-19-2008, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
67GTA Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall Nothing worked for me. I finally had to reinstall.

01-19-2008, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 9,873 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall When REGEDIT'ing, don't forget the {CLSID}'s. Every time I change a file permission, a small C.O.M.O.D.O. installation window appears. I have yet to find it. __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread My availability will be limited through ~ October 2009

02-01-2009, 07:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
andrewx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Australia. Posts: 1 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate SP1	Re: Networking screwed after uninstalling Comodo firewall Had the same problem, used an app called "Registrar Registry Manager 5.56 Professional Edition". Did a search for "comodo" right clicked on all the returns and then deleted them. Then did a search for "nt_Inspectmp" same deal as with comodo. No more problems. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 as my OS. I know, poor bugger andrewx