Comodo Programs Manager

What is Comodo Programs Manager?

Comodo Programs Manager (CPM) is an easy to use utility that gives you the power to completely remove unwanted software, drivers and Windows features from your computer.

Usually, to remove a program, we click 'Control Panel' then 'Add/Remove remove programs', find the software and click 'Uninstall'. The program specific uninstaller starts, runs its course and we believe the application is gone from our computer with everything associated with it.

Unfortunately this isn't true.

Program specific uninstallers can often leave behind a slew of unwanted files, folders, settings and registry keys on your system. The more programs you install then uninstall, the more clutter gets left behind. Over time this build up may lead to your computer taking a serious performance and stability hit – your PC can become sluggish and experience unexpected crashes.

CPM is capable of purging all traces of an application from your computer - even those stubborn programs that appear impossible to completely remove. It's monitoring functionality keeps track of the sometimes intricate and obscure changes that are made during the installation and usage of a program. When you uninstall using CPM, it's as though the software was never there in the first place.

CPM also creates a backup of the files, folders, data and registry entries when a program is uninstalled – allowing you to easily restore any program you uninstalled by mistake.

Comodo Programs Manager Features

• Monitors and records every change made by an application so the changes can be totally undone at uninstallation time
• Can eradicate any program, driver or Windows update with a few mouse clicks
• On-access scanner alerts you if a setup file contains a virus, worm or Trojan horse
• Dedicated modules allow you to easily manage programs, drivers, services and Windows features
• Fast, free and simple to use
• Includes free 30 day trial for LivePCSupport

Comprehensive and Complete – CPM monitors and records even the smallest, most intricate changes that a program makes to your system and totally undoes them when you choose to uninstall

Designed around functionality – Sleek and intuitive interface allows users to quickly accomplish common tasks

No learning curve – Simple setup and clearly designed menus means users of any skill level will be at home with CPM within minutes

Custom installer Packages – Create self-extracting packages of any software along with the settings you specified for it. You can then reinstall the program, with the same configuration on any other computer with the same operating system

Removes partial uninstalls – CPM's robust uninstaller detects and removes failed and partially uninstalled applications

Automatic Backup – Uninstalled an application by mistake? No problem. A backup is automatically created so you can easily restore it with the same settings as before

Built in scanner – On access virus scanner warns you if you are about to install malware

Frequent Questions

Why should I use Comodo Programs Manager?

• Because its the fastest and most efficient way to get rid of unwanted programs that clog up your hard drive and system resources. Removing a program using program-specific uninstallers often leaves a slew of unwanted files, folders, settings and registry keys on your system
• Because it can detect the leftovers of unsuccessful or partially uninstalled programs and remove them
• Because it allows you to create self-extracting installation files of your favorite software that also remember your custom settings – meaning you can install the program on another computer without having to configure it all over again
• Because it contains a built in virus scanner that warns you if you are about to install malware

I uninstalled a program by mistake. Can I reinstall it using Comodo Programs Manager?

Yes. CPM creates a backup of any program that is being uninstalled. If you have removed any program by mistake, you can easily restore it.

I plan to format my hard-drive then re-install Windows. Can CPM help me restore all my applications and their settings?

Yes. CPM allows you to create a self-extracting installation package of any application and its configuration. After re-installing Windows, you can restore the applications and it settings with a single click on the package file. Note – this only works only if you reinstall the same version of Windows as before.

Can CPM completely remove programs in my computer that were installed before I installed CPM?

Yes. Ideally, for CPM to completely track a program's activity, it needs to monitor its installation. This means CPM needs to have been installed before the target software. However, Comodo maintains an online database of the 'uninstall paths' of thousands of applications. These paths are a record of the typical changes made to a particular operating system by a certain application. They can be downloaded by the local installation of CPM and used to remove software that was installed prior to CPM.

I want to add a Windows feature/component through CPM. Do I need the Windows installation CD?

Windows 7 or Windows Vista – No - the installation CD will not be required.
Windows XP – Yes - CPM will not ask for the installation CD while removing a component, but will prompt you to insert the CD when you are adding a component.

Support for Comodo Programs Manager

User Guide
Detailed technical information and operating instructions can be found in our online user guide

Comodo Forums
Find the answers to your questions online at http://forums.comodo.com
You'll benefit from the expert contributions of developers and fellow users alike and can find answers to any questions you may have. Join the forums now

Visit the knowledgebase
Our support and ticketing system contains easy-to-find answers to many common questions. Visit it at http://support.comodo.com

Email Support
If you are unable to find a solution in either the help guide or the forums, then please email support at desktopsupport@comodo.com for further assistance.

*Please note that phone support is not available for our free products