How to Open Ports in Webroot Antivirus?

It's common knowledge now that your system has to be regularly maintained and checked for risky viruses and other dangers which could pose danger for the system. One of the most popular applications used for this purpose is Webroot Antivirus, which was created and released via Symantec Corporation. It is not just a tool for protecting against malware but offers other functions, such as security against phishing, spam e-mail blocking, privacy protection for data, and firewalls for computers. www.webroot.com/sercure

To be sure to take every precaution to protect the network, certain multimedia programs and peer-to peer file sharing may be restricted from being blocked by Webroot Internet Security. In order to allow these programs to function on your computer, ports have to be open for communication, so they can work in conjunction with Webroot Internet Security.

Instructions to Allow Ports in Webroot Antivirus:

First step Click the icon for the program on the desktop to launch Webroot Internet Security. Webroot Control Panel for Internet Security.

Step 2: On the primary control panel, choose the menu option 'Settings. Choose the option 'Configure' in the tab 'Smart firewall.

Step 3: Choose the 'Configure' option that is in the 'Advanced settings section of the menu. Click on the 'Add menu' button. Within the "Add rule Wizard' menu you will need to click "Allow," followed by "Next'.

Step 4: Step 4: The next step is to allow connections. Select the option which says Connections with and between different Computers'. After that, click Next. On the next menu select the option that reads only the sites and computers that are listed below'. Then click the Add button.

Step 5: Click on "individually'. Select that the site or URL that it is trying to access, and that is prevented by Webroot software. After that then click the 'OK to continue' button. After that, click on Next.

Step 6: Select the option menu that reads "Only Communications that are compatible with all types and ports below'. Click the Add button.

Step 7: Select 'Individually defined ports' and type in all the port numbers not being recognized through Webroot Internet Security. Webroot Internet Security program. Even when you aren't aware of the port numbers the numbers will be displayed by the firewall if the particular multimedia application or file sharing software does not work on your system. To open Torrent websites the most commonly used port is the port. Once you've entered the port's information, click the 'OK' option then click 'Next'.

Step 8: The name of the firewall's new rules has to be provided. Once you have entered the name you can click on the next Next' button, then the 'Finish' button. This is the final step in allowing the ports you want to use in conjunction with Webroot Antivirus program. You can exit Webroot security following that, and reboot the PC if you'd like.

These instructions assist in opening and allowing desired ports that allow sharing of files and running multimedia programs. But, it is important to be aware of illegal torrent websites that may have illegal information that could land you into trouble through no responsibility of the user's own. www.webroot.com/safe

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