Issue abstract:
i have 2 pc’s & and a laptop on my local network. Norton 360 blocks my other PC but not the laptop
Detailed description:
I have a win10 pro PC, a wim11 Pro PC and a win11 family laptop on the same network. Norton 360 repeatedly blocks the Win10 laptop (File & printer Sharing), but not the win11 family laptop.
I want to know how to allow this connection
Product & version number:
Norton 360 24.10.9535 (build 24.10.9535.882)
OS details:
Windows 11 Pro
What is the error message you are seeing?
We’ve safely blocked an attempt to connect to your computer using File and Printer Sharing
If you have any supporting screenshots, please add them:
Hi paulsauve46,
Have you had any success with this issue? It is most annoying! I have the same issue with my 5 Win11 Pro peer to peer network, one of which is acting as a file server. The only way I can get around it is to reboot my server and since I have bitlocker password protected drives, increases the frustration. In a former version of Norton 360 there was a way to trust local network devices, but this latest recreation doesn’t allow this that I can find. I’ve already added the IP addresses to the screen that promises “Add exclusions for IP addresses . . . that you don’t want us to block.” but that had NO EFFECT.
Everyone!! Not taking things lightly with this recommendation. My recommendation is to revert back to version 22.24.8.36 and doing so disable automatic updates as soon as the clean install is done. You can keep your definitions updated with the Intelligent Updater as I am doing. I had 9 machines on version 24.xx, things go so messed up that even my account began showing installed Norton under serial numbers that I didn’t have and without a subscription for that serial number. Being labeled as a “trial subscription” I never initiated. More over, my device installs were incorrectly labeled under Norton Security Ultra ( this was my correct version ), some were Norton 360 Ultra and others were under Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton Security. Going back to the previous version my devices are now correct as is my account. I am now eagerly awaiting version 24.xx to become ready for prime time, enough with the frustration, workarounds that don’t work. Just my dime and suggestion for everyone who are looking for an alternative.
