If I understand correctly, Windows-7 by default blocks pings (ICMP) via the Firewall. However, I noticed that when File and Print Sharing is enabled I am able to ping the Win-7 Pro system in question. When File and Print Sharing is disabled I am unable to. I need to be able to ping this system but due to the nature of the data on the system I cannot have File and Print Sharing enabled. Where can I create a rule that will allow pings to this system yet keep File and Print Sharing disabled? Thanks.

Hello?

The behavior you described is a feature of Windows Firewall. How to Configure Windows Firewall on a Single Computer http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc875811.aspx If you want to enable ICMP in Windows Vista or Windows 7, please refer: Allow Pings (ICMP Echo Request) Through Your Windows Vista Firewall http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/allow-pings-icmp-echo-request-through-your-windows-vista-firewall/ Important Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.