Hi, just got a new computer (HP Envy laptop) with Windows 8.1. Uninstalled Macafee and installed Norton 360 as I have a subscription. A few days later, got a "Open Actions Center" notification (red flag right corner of computer) telling me both Norton firewall and Windows defender are turned off. Checked Norton 360: Smart Firewall and antispyware is switched on, but I run every possible update and scan, and everything is fine. In Control Panel found Windows Defender under Security, and it is marked off. When I try to change it I get this error message: "these settings are being managed by vender Norton 360."
What the heck is going on? In Win 7 I never saw any language about Norton controlling Windows Firewall. After an explanation could someone offer a fix? It is really unnerving to have an error message telling you your brand new computer has no firewalls. Thanks!