Re: [Gaim-devel] RE: Gaim for Windows

[Daniel A. <dan...@gm...>]

Norton Internet Security has an annoying practice of blocking ports
despite being set to allow unfettered access.

I've been in contact with them about this and after weeks of jumping
through hoops, the effective response I've gotten is "because it is a
HTTP connection NIS protects you by blocking access and not telling
you about it or showing any indication in the logs".

Brian Morris created a step-by-step guide for changing up the HTTP
port settings necessary:
http://www.staticstream.com/gaim/index.php

You can clearly see that NIS is the culprit by completely disabling it
(not just the Personal Firewall sub component) - right click on the
System Tray icon and select "Disable Norton Internet Security".

-D
On 5/24/05, Ray McKinnes <ray...@bt...> wrote:
> Hi Daniel,
>=20
> I have configured Norton to allow gaim access without expectations (I'm
> thinking). I have also, tried to access the service without the firewall
> running but still get the same error.
>=20
> On Internet Security, I access the Personal Firewall but I see no option =
for
> adding HTTP ports that I've seen on previous versions. However, on the
> programs tab I have given gaim permission to access the internet at all
> times.