Ping Problem


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Recently, every time i try to ping a website (ANY website), i keep on getting a request timed out error. But, i can visit the website that i am pinging and also other websites. Surfing, downloading, everything else works fine - i just can't ping or even use tracert to trace a website/ip. I've checked my firewall settings (using ZoneAlarm) and reduced the firewall level to a lower level (one that should allow ping) but i still get the same results. Any ideas?

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I got this e-mail from Adelphia not to long ago - it may explain your problem.

"Dear Adelphia High-Speed Internet Customer,

As you may be aware, Adelphia is currently taking steps to minimize the spread of two new viruses: the Nachi/Welchia Worm, a new version of the recent Blaster Worm virus that has been attacking Microsoft operating systems, and the Sobig.f virus, a mass-mailing type of virus that arrives as an e-mail attachment...

...These viruses have impacted [Adelphia's] network as well as the networks of other internet service providers. You may be noticing slow speeds, frequent disconnections or no connection at all. We are working to stabilize our network quickly and appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process.

In order to continue stabilizing our network, Adelphia will be taking additional measures that will impact a small percentage of Power Link customers that use ping commands. Low-level pings will be blocked for an undetermined amount of time. If you use pings, you may not be able to ping anything outside the Adelphia network while this block is in place. This will only affect the small percentage of Power Link customers who use pings. As soon as the spread of the worm is under control and our network is stabilized, we will remove this block. We regret to have to put this block into effect, but it is crucial to stabilize the network and reduce the number of requests currently flooding our system due to the virus."

Maybe your ISP is doing the same?

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