windows: enable ping

by prettyscripts on 2010-01-20 12:32:27 • Leave a comment »

networkwindows

by default windows disables ping. for easier user support sometimes it's easier if this utility is enabled. this can be turned on via windows firewall.

winXP

  • control panel > windows firewall
  • click advanced tab
  • in ICMP box, click settings...
  • check Allow incoming echo request

Tags: firewall, ping, windows

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