Avast Internet Security blocking my printer

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi all:

I believe I need to create either a rule or a “friend” in the Firewall portion of the program, or maybe set something for UPD?? I am very green in dealing with Avast rules. I believe I’ve found the IP address for my computer that is connected to my router wirelessly.

Can someone provide clear, detailed instructions for resolving my issue? I am tired of disabling Avast for 10 minutes so that I am able to print.

Thank you!!

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Welcome to the forum. :slight_smile:
See if this helps: https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB25

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Thanks Bob. I went to that link, read through it and am able to do as they ask except, I’m not sure I need to add the printer IP address, (if so, where?) or do something else. I’ve Clicked open the Application Settings and I find 3 Brother (my printer) items listed. I set the security on all three to wide open.

Can you provide further help? I simply don’t understand what to do although I follow directions well! ;D

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Wish I could. I use the free version and the Firewall in Windows 10.
Hopefully one of the other helpers will chime in.

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@ Janet7
Whilst I also use the avast free version, does your firewall (or OS) have file/printer sharing enabled ?

I think that I have seen something like this before requiring sharing.

Has your printer ever worked with the avast firewall ?

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I assume you have a printer connected to your network:

  1. Is your Firewall mode set to Private?
  2. Is “Intenet Connection Sharing Mode” enabled via Firewall > Settings > Policies?
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You Healed Me, Alikhan!! I had my Firewall mode set to Private but wasn’t sharing my Internet Connect. All is right with the world again.

Thank you so much for your time and expertise!!

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You’re welcome.