You can allow apps through Norton Firewall by following these steps:
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Open Norton Firewall:
- Click the Norton icon in your system tray.
- Select Firewall.
- Click Settings.
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Navigate to the "Apps" section:
- In the left-hand menu, click Apps.
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Add a new rule:
- Click Add.
- Select the app you want to allow from the list or browse to find it.
- Choose the type of access you want to grant:
- Full Access: Allows the app to access the internet and your network without restrictions.
- Limited Access: Allows the app to access the internet but restricts its network access.
- Blocked: Prevents the app from accessing the internet or your network.
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Set the rule's name and description (optional):
- This will help you identify the rule later.
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Save the rule:
- Click Apply to save the changes.
Example:
Let's say you want to allow your gaming app to access the internet without restrictions. You would:
- Select Full Access in step 3.
- Save the rule.
Now, your gaming app can access the internet and your network without being blocked by Norton Firewall.