Cannot start a download in IDM. An error occurs on download start.

Norton Internet Security iconHow to configure Norton Internet Security to work with Internet Download Manager (IDM)

1. Run Norton Internet Security.

2. Press on "Settings" button in top toolbar in new window.

Norton Internet Security settings 1

3. Select "Smart Firewall" in the left column of "Settings" window, then press on "Configure[+]" next to "Program Control" in the list on the right.

Norton Internet Security settings 2

4. Find and select "Internet Download Manager" in new "Program Control" window, and change IDM access to "Allow" in "Access" column on the right.

Norton Internet Security settings 3

5. Then press on "Apply" button, and then on "OK" button.

Norton Internet Security settings 4

After these steps, IDM will be able to download.

If after updating IDM it stops downloading, you will need to repeat all the steps above from the beginning.