can't access IE without Norton firewall shut off

[Guest]

Hi,
yesterday I've downloaded Skype, and after installing it, I couldn't access
the Internet anymore. I don't think it's Skype, but I don't know. I've tried
renewing my ipconfig, checked my settings, ... Only when I turn off my Norton
personal firewall, I can access the internet.
Now, how can i access the internet with my Norton Pers. firewall active? I
always have it on, and all of the sudden it doesn't work anymore??
If you can help, please do so...

 

[Guest]

Norton Firewall has the ability to scan your pc and tell you which programs
are designed for access to the internet. You probably have to do a rescan
via Norton and ensure that ie is listed as allowed. Skype is probably
unallowed by Norton until you ok it......

Hasn't Skype been found to be a questionable program and made the news not
too long ago?

As a safeguard, I would download a backup browser like Avant or
something....