I can't connect to the internet when I have my firewall on

leroy_yorel · 12-17-2005, 12:45 PM

I have Norton Personal Firewall but I have to keep it disabled because I can't connect to the internet with it on. I've tried messing with the settings but it still wouldn't let me connect. I also turned off Windows Firewall and just used Norton but that didn't work, either. I have a cable connection, by the way.

**jgvernonco** · 12-18-2005, 06:54 PM

Hey!
There is a stuck thread in General Security about how to remove Norton Products. I would follow those instructions, then reinstall and check the results.

Let us know your progress.

leroy_yorel · 12-22-2005, 04:56 PM

Alrighty, I read the sticky about uninstalling it. What good would that do? To uninstall it just to install it again? And if I do install it again, I'll have to pay for it.

I've got this other security package that I bought not too long ago. Defender Pro. Ever heard of that? Could I just uninstall Norton and use Defender Pro? It has Firewall/Antivirus/Antispyware, too.

johnwill · 12-23-2005, 07:36 AM

After you get Norton totally installed, go pick up the Free ZoneAlarm firewall, and the free AVG or Avast! anti-virus packages and enjoy your freedom from Norton's bloated and buggy products.

**leroys1000** · 12-23-2005, 09:41 AM

You need to make sure your browser is in the allowed programs list,
and add you computers IP to the trusted zone.

leroy_yorel · 12-25-2005, 03:17 PM

Cool Beans! I've removed all Symatec software and now have AVG and Zone Alarm. Thanks, gang!

johnwill · 12-25-2005, 04:25 PM

Works for me!

CbrMas1 · 12-29-2005, 12:21 PM

Theres a way to have the strong Norton Firewall and get on the internet, you have to go into options and set it from there, I can help you if you want

12-17-2005, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
leroy_yorel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 17 OS: XP	I can't connect to the internet when I have my firewall on I have Norton Personal Firewall but I have to keep it disabled because I can't connect to the internet with it on. I've tried messing with the settings but it still wouldn't let me connect. I also turned off Windows Firewall and just used Norton but that didn't work, either. I have a cable connection, by the way.

12-18-2005, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,957 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	Hey! There is a stuck thread in General Security about how to remove Norton Products. I would follow those instructions, then reinstall and check the results. Let us know your progress. __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

12-23-2005, 07:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	After you get Norton totally installed, go pick up the Free ZoneAlarm firewall, and the free AVG or Avast! anti-virus packages and enjoy your freedom from Norton's bloated and buggy products. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-23-2005, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
leroys1000 Tech Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 770 OS: Windows XP	You need to make sure your browser is in the allowed programs list, and add you computers IP to the trusted zone. __________________ There is a madness to my method.

12-25-2005, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Works for me! __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-22-2005, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
leroy_yorel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 17 OS: XP	Alrighty, I read the sticky about uninstalling it. What good would that do? To uninstall it just to install it again? And if I do install it again, I'll have to pay for it. I've got this other security package that I bought not too long ago. Defender Pro. Ever heard of that? Could I just uninstall Norton and use Defender Pro? It has Firewall/Antivirus/Antispyware, too.

12-25-2005, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
leroy_yorel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 17 OS: XP	Cool Beans! I've removed all Symatec software and now have AVG and Zone Alarm. Thanks, gang!

12-29-2005, 12:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
CbrMas1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United States of America Posts: 24 OS: Windows XP SP2	Theres a way to have the strong Norton Firewall and get on the internet, you have to go into options and set it from there, I can help you if you want