Ping problem on WindowsXP

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hello everyone,

How can I find out why I cannot ping a XP host on a LAN? On the target
XP host, the firewall is disabled and it can ping other hosts on the
LAN. Is there any other way to refuse ICMP request on a XP host so
that I can change the configuration to permit it? Thanks.

Paul
 
Can the XP ping itself? also make sure no other security software like Norton internet security blocking the ping.

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hello everyone,

How can I find out why I cannot ping a XP host on a LAN? On the target
XP host, the firewall is disabled and it can ping other hosts on the
LAN. Is there any other way to refuse ICMP request on a XP host so
that I can change the configuration to permit it? Thanks.

Paul
 
It can ping itself, and I only had one Symentec installed, even I
disabled it, It still has the problem. Thanks.
 
Most non-Microsoft firewalls do not disable properly. Uninstall your Norton
firewall and try again.

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To clarify, It's a Symentec Antivirus Client, I'm not sure if it's the
same as Norton firewall you mentioned. However, I had it installed on
my another pc and it can ping and get ping properly. I don't think
it's the problem.

FYI, the computer runs WindowsXP with SP2.
Most non-Microsoft firewalls do not disable properly. Uninstall your Norton
firewall and try again.

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hello everyone,

How can I find out why I cannot ping a XP host on a LAN? On the target
XP host, the firewall is disabled and it can ping other hosts on the
LAN. Is there any other way to refuse ICMP request on a XP host so
that I can change the configuration to permit it? Thanks.

Paul
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If it's not configured properly it probably is - if it contains a firewall.
If not, start looking for a firewall on the non-responding PC.

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To clarify, It's a Symentec Antivirus Client, I'm not sure if it's the
same as Norton firewall you mentioned. However, I had it installed on
my another pc and it can ping and get ping properly. I don't think
it's the problem.

FYI, the computer runs WindowsXP with SP2.
Most non-Microsoft firewalls do not disable properly. Uninstall your
Norton
firewall and try again.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


hello everyone,

How can I find out why I cannot ping a XP host on a LAN? On the target
XP host, the firewall is disabled and it can ping other hosts on the
LAN. Is there any other way to refuse ICMP request on a XP host so
that I can change the configuration to permit it? Thanks.

Paul
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