NextPreviousHomeNorton Internet Security Problem

michiel | 15 years ago | 3 comments | 2,604 views

Since the last update of Norton Internet Security, Norton does not allow BluffTitler to download files from the internet.

To fix this:
-start Norton
-go to the SETTINGS / WEB BROWSING / PERSONAL FIREWALL / CONFIGURE page
-answer the question HOW TO RESPOND WHEN A PROGRAM ATTEMPTS TO COMMUNICATE TO THE INTERNET with: ASK ME WHAT TO DO

Now when BluffTitler tries to download a file from the internet, Norton pops up a dialog asking you if you would like to allow this connection. Answer: ALLOW ALWAYS.




Share this on FacebookShare this on X

Other firewalls make the distinction between outgoing and incoming connections.

BluffTitler only needs outgoing connections.

michiel, 15 years ago


Note that you can instruct BluffTitler itself never to connect to the internet. To do that choose SETTINGS / INTERNET OPTIONS and mark the NEVER CONNECT TO THE INTERNET radio button.

michiel, 15 years ago


Heh, so before Norton just allowed all kinds of stuff to be downloaded? Doesn't sound like security to me :)

Per, 15 years ago

Comment to this article

You must be logged in before you can comment to this article. Login | Register

More by michiel

About michiel

Michiel den Outer is the founder and lead coder of Outerspace Software. He lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

If he isn't busy improving BluffTitler, he is playing the piano or rides the Dutch dikes on his bikes.

779 articles 3,830,093 views

Contact michiel by using the comment form on this page or at info@outerspace-software.com