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Why Norton Antivirus Blocking File Sharing?

If the Norton antivirus is blocking file sharing, then scroll down this page to know the cause and the solution to resolve it.Like any other antivirus software, Norton protects your computer from all kinds of threats. Its firewall feature helps you to add or remove devices or programs to the trust list. Generally, if a computer, device, network, or program is blocked by Norton firewall, then you will be restricted from accessing it. Norton antivirus blocking file sharing is a common issue encountered by most people. To resolve it, perform the simple troubleshooting steps given below.As soon as you encounter the file-sharing issue, check whether the network that you’re using is added to the Public list. The networks in the public list are blocked by Norton firewall for some security reasons.

To check it, follow the below instructions.

Launch the Norton antivirus application on your computer.

Go to the Settings section.

Choose the Firewall option followed by General Settings. Click on the Network Trust option.

Select the Configure option.

If your network is added to the Public list, then there is a way to enable the Public network to allow file sharing.

You can enable the Public network using the Norton antivirus Public Network exception UI.

Navigate to the Norton antivirus application’s Settings section.
Select the Firewall option followed by General Settings.

Click Public Network Exception > File and Printer Sharing.

Now, try to share a file. If the Norton Antivirus Blocking File Sharing, then disable & re-enable or reinstall the Norton antivirus application on your computer. To get remote assistance on performing the same, contact our technical experts by clicking the Call button.