NORTON IS 2011

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  1. beckyk9

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    I formerly used Windows Defender and Windows Firewall on my Windows 7 laptop but recently upgraded to Norton IS 2011.

    After installing NIS, I ran GRC shields up and it said my port 554 was open. When I had Windows Firewall on I was completely Stealth, now Norton has opened up one of my ports and I do not know why, or even how to close it. The Norton forums are very non-specific.

    Am I overreacting? I am annoyed that I spent so much money and now feel less secure.

    Thanks, from a noobie.
     
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    Thanks for the link, but I guess I'm an idiot because I do not understand how to "turn off" Windows Media Player from within Norton. I don't even use WMP for anything.

    Since I could not find any step-by-step instructions, I think I may just uninstall NIS rather than having open ports.
     
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    just go to firewall and make rule to block that port .. simple


    also , it doesnt need to much attention as you are giving it
     
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    Guide to disable wmp sharing.
     
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    Yes, this is a fine bargain thanks, Thankful.
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