AVAST Solution for No internet access in WSL without turning off the firewall

[uniibu]

I just want to share that when Avast Firewall is blocking internet access of WSL2, all you have to do is go to Settings -> Protection -> Firewall -> Check the Internet Connection Sharing Mode. You can now access the internet on WSL2 without disabling Avast Firewall.

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• Content: Troubleshooting the Windows Subsystem for Linux
• Content Source: WSL/troubleshooting.md
• Product: windows-subsystem-for-linux
• GitHub Login: @scooley
• Microsoft Alias: scooley

[craigloewen-msft]

Thanks for filing this! If I see any firewall issues with WSL2 and Avast I'll direct them here.

[marcin2x4]

Thanks @uniibu !!!

[IgnusG]

Many thanks @uniibu!

[doozyOwl]

saved my day even in 2021.. thanks a bunch.

[alignwebs]

Thanks man!

[ALonelySheep]

Thank you soooo much, you saved my day!

[Mika571]

You da best!

[masptj]

Para conseguir que o WSL funcione com o Avast Premium Security, ativo, seguir os passos de Uni Sayo, ou seja;
Abrir painel do Avast, Menu -> Configurações -> Proteção -> Firewall -> Check, Permitir modo de Compartilhamento de Conexão com a internet. Com isso, poderá acessar a no WSL2 sem ter de desabilitar o Firewall.

[junyorff12]

works fine, tks