How to fix a ping timeout!

So if you're trying to ping in your windows OS but the process keeps getting timed out, it is due to a firewall blocking it! Follow this guide to disable it and getting that ping working. 

1. Search Firewall in the search bar and select "Firewall & Network protection

2. Click on advanced settings at the bottom of the page. Accept administrator access

3.Arrive on that screen where he'll have to select "Inbound Rules" on the left and look for "File and Printer Sharing (Echo Request - ICMPv4-In)"

4. Right-click on the rule and choose "Enable Rule" then right-click again, go to "Properties"

5. Under the Scope tab, make sure to select "Any IP address"

Click "OK" and you're all set! Ping will now work.