How to configure Windows Defender to NOT reply on ping request ?

The following test https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1dkyd2 tells me that the firewall replied to a ping request. It would be better to NOT reply.

Can I configure WD to achieve this ?

 

You use Vista's firewall to do this.
Check this Techrepublic webpage on how to close the port for ping requests.
Just follow the screenshots on that page.
Here is their 10-things-you-should-know-about-Vista-firewall article.
Cheers.

 

On that screenshots page I see an "ICMP" option however on my vista Windows Firewall I don't see that option where you can unckeck incoming ping requests...

 

Here is the screenshot of my WF

 

Here is the attachement

 

At the bottom of that screenshot , you can click for ICMP and you have to go through "administrative tools" not WF to access that option.
Ok, now there is new way to access,change those ICMP settings

Here is what windows quotes about changing ICMP settings :

"You can specify ICMP settings by creating inbound or outbound rules using the ICMPv4 or ICMPv6 protocol"

Now , where in those inbound , outbound rules I have to make changes so there is no reply on ping request ?





P.S. THIS IS NOT IN WINDOWS DEFENDER BUT W. FIREWALL, my mistake

 

You'll have to go into Vista's firewall Advanced settings, I guess it's best explained by Stem from WildersSecurity.
His Vista Firewall guide is extensive, from post 5 he describes how to make specific rules.
Remember your computer replied to a ping request so you'd have to create an outbound rule.

 

I personally feel that the whole thing about this ICMP is being overblown.

Sure that it is a potential security hole, but blocking this would shut down loads of internet activities where apps need. We have Antivirus and Security Suite, not?

cheers ...

 

^ Most software FW's will simply stealth all ports, and likewise full suites.
Vista FW configuration options are nice for the enthusiasts (imho).

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However, testing with GRC Shields UP can cause a fail!, even with a proper software FW/security suite properly installed, because of your router configuration, as simply explained in this Online Armor blog.

-edit
Really, this is not me advertizing for Sony.
Typing ' FW's' apparantly automatically places this link to an Amazon page...