Isn't Norton 360 Blocking Chrome?
Introduction
If you've recently set up Norton Smart Firewall to limit access to the internet for your applications, you might be surprised to find that 95% of websites are being blocked. This article will discuss the key concepts related to this issue and provide a detailed context on the topic.
Norton 360 and Internet Access
Norton 360, a comprehensive security suite, includes Norton Smart Firewall. This feature is designed to protect your system by controlling the network traffic, allowing or blocking access to the internet based on your preferences.
Setting Access Levels
To set access levels for applications, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Norton 360 dashboard.
- Navigate to the 'Firewall' section.
- Click on 'Manage Access Rules'.
- Select the application you want to configure (in this case, Chrome).
- Set the access level to 'Low' to block the application from accessing the internet.
Unexpected Blocking of Websites
It's important to note that setting the access level for an application like Chrome may result in the blocking of a significant number of websites. This can be surprising, especially if you're not aware of how the firewall works.
Troubleshooting
If you find that too many websites are being blocked, you may need to adjust your settings. Here are some steps you can take:
- Check if the 'Low' access level is necessary for your use case. If not, consider increasing the access level.
- Add specific websites or domains to the 'Trusted Sites' list.
- Consider disabling the Norton Smart Firewall temporarily to access the blocked websites.
If you've set up Norton Smart Firewall to block Chrome and found that many websites are inaccessible, it's likely due to the 'Low' access level you've set for Chrome. You can troubleshoot this issue by adjusting your settings, adding trusted sites, or temporarily disabling the firewall.