How Do You Stop ICMP Ping On Windows XP?
The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is a networking protocol used by computers to send status messages to each other. ICMP’s most well-known application is the ping utility, which is used to see if computers are active on a network. Ping sends a message, called an echo request, to the target PC, and if the PC is operational on the network it responds to the ping. This utility is useful for administrators and technical support analysts, but it can also be used by hackers to find exposed PCs on the Internet. Hackers will send ping requests to large blocks of Internet addresses until they receive a response, and will then attempt to hack into that computer. By setting your Windows XP PC to ignore ping requests, you can make your computer invisible to hackers. Determine if you have Service Pack 2 or greater installed. Right click on “My Computer” (located on your Desktop or in the Start Menu) and select “Properties” from the menu. Under the “System” heading, you will see informati
