Symantec NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2004, User Manual

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Basics
Stop all Internet communication
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outside world, it appears that your computer has
completely disconnected from the Internet.
If you want to block all traffic into and out of your
computer, Block Traffic is more effective than simply
using your Internet software to disconnect. Most Internet
programs can automatically connect without any input
from the user, so a malicious program could reconnect
when you are away from the computer.
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Block Traffic is meant to be used as a temporary measure
while you address a security problem. If you restart your
computer, Norton Internet Security automatically allows
all incoming and outgoing communication.
To stop all Internet communication using Block Traffic
1 In the main window, click Block Traffic .
2 Use Norton Internet Security tools to address the
security problem.
3 When you have fixed the problem, click Allow
Traffic .