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Offline ChocBan1

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Free version - Firewall: Internet Connection Sharing Mode
« on: February 21, 2022, 08:17:37 PM »
Hi,
I'm trying to work with WSL2 but the internet connection is being blocked by the Avast firewall which i can prove easily by disabling the Avast free Firewall. I have seen guidance online which suggests i just need to enable the Internet Connection Sharing Mode. Maybe i'm being stupid but i can't see this setting. Is it simply not possible with the free version or have i missed something else?
Can anyone assist before i need to disable the Firewall or consider another AV.
Many thanks

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Re: Free version - Firewall: Internet Connection Sharing Mode
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2022, 10:50:50 AM »
Hi, you can enable ICSM in the FW settings.
Avast GUI -> Settings -> Protection -> Firewall
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Re: Free version - Firewall: Internet Connection Sharing Mode
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2022, 02:05:42 PM »
Hi,
I'm not seeing that option with Avast One Essential.
Either from Explore > Firewall > Open Firewall
Or from Accounts Settings.
Is it just not a feature available on Avast One Essential?

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Re: Free version - Firewall: Internet Connection Sharing Mode
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2022, 02:20:52 PM »
Hi, best you post/ask in the dedicated forum section.
-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=126.0
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Re: Free version - Firewall: Internet Connection Sharing Mode
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2022, 08:13:49 PM »
Thanks and apologies for posting in wrong section.

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Re: Free version - Firewall: Internet Connection Sharing Mode
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2022, 08:57:30 AM »
You're welcome.
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