I can't ping from my linuxbox to vista, viceversa is posible. liux to linx also psble

cool47 · 03-19-2008, 11:07 AM

Hello,

I have virtual n/w in which 4 linux box and vista. i can ping from all linux box to each other. and vista to linux box. But I CAN'T PING FROM LINUX BOX TO VISTA ? is anything i have to activate in vista to accept packets from linuxboxes?
Please help me?

mrrangerman · 03-19-2008, 11:16 AM

Check your firewall settings in vista.

b1f30 · 03-19-2008, 11:16 AM

Any firewalls active?

cool47 · 03-19-2008, 11:26 AM

Hello

i am new to vista. yes firewall is there. I don't know which option check or uncheck. I am confused with it. Please let me know which one.

cool47 · 03-19-2008, 11:40 AM

got it.
thanks ...........

onebuck · 03-19-2008, 06:43 PM

Hi,

Got what? Post a solution to assist others and to bring the post to a proper closure.

Tinkster · 03-19-2008, 06:51 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <GENERAL> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

cool47 · 03-19-2008, 07:51 PM

Hi

check the option "file and printer sharing" in vista's firwall.

Tinkster · 03-19-2008, 08:21 PM

I moved your new post to
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...r-nfs4-629333/

because it's a) a different topic and b) linux-specific.

Cheers,
Tink