i can open a pc by \\computername but i can't ping it

hi
why can i open a PC by >> \\computer name or \\IP but i can't ping it ?
there is not installed any Firewall or Antiviruse on these computers (and
there is not IPSEC configured)
windows versions are:
(windows 2003 server) and (windows 2003 server + SP1)
from windows server 2003 i cant ping the other server ( sp1) while i can open
it by \\IP , or i can logon to it by remote desktop.

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babak fruzanfar
Microsoft Certified Professional

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"bob via WinServerKB.com" wrote:

> hi
> why can i open a PC by >> \\computer name or \\IP but i can't ping it ?

Check the built-in firewall and its configuration for ICMP traffic on the
target machine.

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WR