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Is Windows 10/11 ICMP blocked? Check out our expert tips
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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ICMP is the Internet Control Message Protocol sent when users utilize the ping utility. The ping utility is handy for checking if network-connected devices are active. Thus, pinging can come in handy for checking network connections.
However, firewalls block ICMP pings for users by default. Consequently, users can’t ping when there’s a firewall up. So, it’s pretty obvious what users need to do to fix the ICMP pings!
How to Fix Blocked Pings in Windows 10
1. Turn Off the Windows Defender Firewall
Most users will, of course, turn off theWindows Defender Firewallbefore they enter a ping in the Command Prompt. Turning WDF off is perhaps the most straightforward way to fix pinging. Users can turn off the WDF as follows.
2. Enable Ping Through the Firewall
However, users can also ping without turning WDF off. Users can do that by setting up a WDF ping request exception. Follow the guidelines below to establish a ping request exception.
3. Disable Third-Party Antivirus Software
However, if the ICMP ping still times out, there must be a third-party firewall blocking it. Some users will also need to disable third-party antivirus software, which include their own firewalls. To do that, right-click the antivirus utility’s system tray icon to open its context menu. Then select a context menu option that will disable the antivirus software, which might be a turn off, disable, stop, or shut down option. Alternatively, users can stop antivirus software starting withWindowsas follows.
So, that’s how users can fix blocked pings. Then users can check their connections with pings.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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