Norton 360(2) and Windows Advanced Firewall Settings

18 years ago

I haven't been here in a long long long long long time.

I did the inevitable...fried my computer playing games...but now, I am at work and using a computer here... and subsequently have a few questions concerning the laptops used.

I am currently using a Dell Inspiron 6400, Intel CPU @1.60 with 512MB of RAM. (At least 1 of the other laptops has a 1GB.)

The 3 laptops and 1 desktop are connected to AT&T high speed internet via a router.

While installing 360 (version 2) on the laptops, I thought I saw a description (under a promo flash) stating that 360 had router coverage. I can't seem to find out anything in the time I have with the computers.

Windows Firewall is turned off...but under the Advanced Tab ... 1394 Connection, Local Area Connection and Wireless Network Connection are all checked.

Is this a conflict? Should I leave the advanced settings alone?

marf

Here is a link that might be useful: Norton 360 V2 product page

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zep516
18 years ago
Norton 360 provides a firewall so windows firewall should be turned off, Local Area Connection and Wireless Connection should be checked for those options to work, leave them as they are, on the laptop with 512 MB Ram, I would consider adding more ram Norton will need it, Norton Anti Virus are big programs and use plenty of ram, it is also a known fact Norton products do not run well on SOME machines if you should experience odd behavior and slowness and Norton is installed that is the first thing to consider as a problem area, when uninstalling Norton products always use the Norton removal tool that can be downloaded on line, Remember use only 1 Anti Virus, 1 Firewall, and 1 Anti Spyware program running at the same time. If you do not want to upgrade the Laptop with more ram, consider a free Anti Virus for that machine also available for download. I am not sure what you mean by Router coverage and you need not worry about it the router with proper settings will take care of it self..
marthapartha
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks zep for the fast reply...but I am aware of firewall conflicts (as mikie and Jane NY may vaguely remember)...and these aren't my computers, they are my bosses.

I want to know specifically if Norton 360 Version 2 covers 1394 connections...and if it does...should I turn off Windows coverage under the Advanced Tab. This is quite a slick program for Norton (compared to its previous offerings)and I'm not familiar with it.

I was a big supporter for 2GB of Ram for even little ol' XP, on this forum about a year ago. I understand about the 512...its not the best, but they aren't my computers and I work for a non-profit organization at United Way...and I doubt seriously if they are going to spring for more RAM...especially since the floods.

So, does anybody know if this program handles router connections or was Symantec advertizing something else on the flash promo during the install?

marf
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zep516
18 years ago
Ok thanks for your help also, I'll have to read more on Norton to be more familiar with ther current products I have also heard there products are getting better, others will also add there knowledge..
breenthumb
18 years ago
Just saying Hi, Marf. Nice to see you back. Sandy
jane__ny
18 years ago
Hi Marf, good to see you again. Don't know what happened to Mikie, he disappeared!

Wish I could help, but this is outside my league,

Jane
marthapartha
Original Author
18 years ago
I'm back at work. Gawd do I miss my computer.

I will leave well enough alone for now.
The 360-V2 disks were through a donation program that Norton participates in for non-profit participants.

When I went to support and did a search ... they told me to click on "Tasks & Settings" and then on 'Advanced something or other' and my menu had only "Tasks" or "Settings" and 'Advanced something or other' was nowhere to be found under either category. So I dunno.
Hi Janie!
So...mikie either is hiding out, got married or died?

Gotta goooo...I have another question about a possible scam...later -

marf
marthapartha
Original Author
18 years ago
Hey Sandy...did not mean to overlook you.

Its getting near quitting time, but - while having huge difficulty with the desktop (an AT&T support tool set-up request screwed up the first attempt) the flash player said something on the order of 'Helps secure router something or other signals'. "Helps" isn't quite enough...so the Windows Firewall Advanced 1394 coverage is remaining checked along with the other checked boxes on that menu.

I don't know if I made a mistake or not, but watching grass grow would be faster than the 'backup files' feature. The transfer for 1GB of files has been almost 2 hours.

I selected the 'turn off computer upon completion' button and am heading for home.

Tomorrow I will ask about another subject...my boss got a bill from an internet provider for dial-up service that she doesn't have...the company has a site ...but I'm not sure what to do. I don't know if its legitimate and/or if responding will only make things worse. No one around here has ever heard of this company.

marf