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• How to save my host file?

  I use El Capitan and try to add an entry to my host file.

  I am all good up to the point where I have to enter ^ O.

  At that point, he opens a Finder window to register but I have no idea where to save to. I tried pretty much all the options available, but it cannot save anywhere. Help, please!

  Are you talking about the file/etc/hosts?

  What exactly do you do? Be careful. It's sensible things, and you should do not mess with it unless you know what you're doing. Please serious.

• Firefox uses the windows HOSTS file?

  When you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, the HOSTS file is used to block unwanted sites to load. Firefox checks this file before loading these sites?

  Yes, I use the hosts file and it works with Internet Explorer and Firefox.

• implementation of the Hosts file on the server for the entire network?

  I see a lot of information on how to edit the local Hosts file on individual computers. But, is it possible to edit a Hosts file and have effect throughout the network?

  We have a network of a little over half a dozen of Mac mini, who take their DNS information from another Mac Mini running the application server OSX (under El Capitan). This server is the primary DNS machine for the network. I want to implement a Hosts file for the entire network.

  Parental control seems to be broken in OSX El Capitan, so this seems like the best next to us, short option to buy some third-party service, which I prefer not to do.

  I think that dnsmasq installation on your Mac server and configuration of all your computers to use as your "DNS Server" will achieve what you want.

  See osx https://oracle-base.com/articles/misc/dnsmasq-for-simple-dns-configurations-mac-

  Why do you feel you must do this?

• Could someone help me get my Hosts file work?

  Hello

  I hope someone can help me restore my Hosts file for me. I tried to update it and one thing led to another, and now I have nothing. See attachment.

  Anne

  

  

  Hi Jaco,

  I just new good turnover. I got help elsewhere and now have an operational HOSTS file. Thanks for the help.

  Anne

• Corrected the host file corrupted, now showing 2 host files in XP

  I have a corrupt host file and 2 host files have now for some reason any. What to do to fix this?

  After explaining all this several times, here are some notes:

  The hosts file is a read-only file, hidden system.  It is just a text file that you can manipulate with WordPad, Notepad or any text editor.  Before you modify the hosts file, make a copy of the current in case you need to restore the original.

  The hosts file is (or should be) a file read-only, which means that if change you it, you will not be able to save the changes until you remove the read only attribute of the file.

  You may be able to create a new one or reset your hosts with Microsoft Help file:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/972034 (this does work as expected the last time I tried).

  If you use the Fix It from Microsoft, you will have no hosts file when you're done (which is not necessarily a bad thing) so you can just read and follow the instructions to find out how to fix it yourself.

  Some third-party software analysis tools (like Spybot) may add entries to the hosts file on purpose to block your browser from loading WWW websites completely or block ads from certain sites WWW.  They claim to have a list of sites that most of the people want to block and insert them into your file hosts for you.  You can always delete the entries in the hosts file manually if you wish.

  Another good option to block ads sites is to use Firefox with the Adblock Plus extension (it is updated regularly with new sites).  If you use that combination, you don't have to worry about your hosts file and these two together really do a good job.

  Malware can also add entries in the host file to redirect the browser to another site than the one you really want to visit WWW.

  For example, if you try to browse to www.google.com, you can find yourself on a WWW site that is inappropriate or simply an advertisement for a product you never heard and do not want.  Your browser will always be redirected away from www.google.com until correct you the hosts file.

  The malware can also modify your hosts file to block your browser to go to Web sites where you might find a solution for how to remove the malicious software.  The malware sometimes knows what you're going to try to find and remove, so it will prevent you to do so.

  If your hosts file has been manipulated by malware, edit the hosts file does not remove the malware.  You will still need to scan your system with software tools to make sure that the malware has entirely disappeared.

  Malware analysis tools can also remove the malicious software and leave the bad entries in the hosts file.  Analytical tools cannot tell if the entries in the file hosts were made on purpose or by malware you still may need to edit the file hosts manually in case of redirection of the browser once the malware has been removed.

  Some analytical tools will report changes to the hosts as a suspect file and allow you to review the changes and allow you to decide whether the changes are appropriate, and to take action.

  Sometimes, analytical tools cannot tell if the entries in the hosts file have been put there by malicious software or you put there on purpose so cannot do not report any problems with the hosts file.  This does not mean that the hosts file has not been adjusted by malicious software.

  A hosts file is not required for your browser to operate.  If you suspect a problem with the hosts file, you can rename the hosts file and test your browsing without it.

  Always reboot your system and the navigation test after making changes to the hosts file.

  To manipulate the hosts file, you need to make hidden files not hidden and remove the attribute only read the hosts file.

  In Explorer, navigate to the following folder (assuming that Windows is installed on your C drive):

  c:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc

  Click on tools. Of files, display options.  In advanced settings, enable (check) the box option for:

  Display the hidden files and folders

  Click OK.

  The hosts file has also no extension (for example, .exe or .doc) and it may be useful to also see the file extensions for all files in
  the folder.  While you adjust the display of folder options, bring up the file extensions.

  Click on tools, Options, view.  In advanced settings, clear (uncheck) the box:

  Hide extensions of known file types

  Click OK.

  Now the hosts file must be visible and you can also see the file extensions.

  Make a copy of the current hosts file and name the copy something he can remember so that you can find it later and cancel
  any change if the changes don't work or things get worse.

  The host file is usually a single reading, so to change it, you must remove the read-only attribute:

  Make a right-click the hosts file, properties, uncheck the box that says:

  Read-only

  Click OK.

  Now you can edit the hosts file with a text editor (Notepad, Wordpad).  Be sure to save the hosts file after any changes.

  You will need to decide what is in your hosts file.  The default hosts file has only one entry (and a lot of comments) so if you think that the hosts file are the part of your question, you can remove all but the default entry and save the file.

  Always reboot your system and the navigation test after making changes to the hosts file.

  You should make hosts read-only folder again when you are finished making changes.  Obviously some programs or malware do not pay attention to the attributes of a file read-only, but it is advisable for the host file to be unalterable.

  If you want to, reverse explore changes to hide system files and extensions of known file types.

  If you think your hosts file is irretrievably, replace the contents with the default values of Windows.

  The default for Windows XP hosts file looks like this:

  # Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
  #
  # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
  #
  # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
  # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address must
  # be placed in the first column, followed by the corresponding host name.
  # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
  space #.
  #
  # In addition, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
  # lines or following the name of the machine indicated by a symbol "#".
  #
  # For example:
  #
  # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
  # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

  127.0.0.1 localhost

  There are places on the Internet to download information to your hosts file which is based on what other people think your hosts file must block or allow for your Internet browsing.  Sometimes that works very well, but you now need to know more on the manipulation of the hosts file now so that you can decide what's best for your environment.

  Here's some additional reading on how to manipulate your hosts file:

  http://www.MVPs.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

  This is a user-friendly tool with a graphical interface (GUI) to help you work on your hosts file:

  http://www.Funkytoad.com/index.php?option=com_content&ID=13

• HOSTS file: How can I redirect on 1 site to another

  Hi, quick question, I'm trying to see how to redirect a site from its base? in its version secure / encrypted (and if it exists).

  There could be a secure version that still exist for a prefix: https://

  If not, do / automatic verification of that...

  for example, I (would try to show in google or yahoo, but they all seem both go automatically to https:// don't know if it's sites, or a setting on my pc..),

  These examples do not seem to work in the hosts file

  (are they correct / is there a work around so that they work)

  the following does not seem to work, but they exist when typed in manually.

  http://en.Wikipedia.org https://en.Wikipedia.org # note addition of "s" in https, thank you.
  http://www.Wikipedia.org/ https://www.Wikipedia.org/

  is it possible to automatically check all the sites to an encrypted version?

  for example:

  http:// https://

  You can not do with the HOSTS file. Server IP does not change when you switch to https.

  You need the HTTPS Everywhere | Electronic Frontier Foundation extension and a browser that supported. Firefox or Chrome. Note that it only works on sites that have an equivalent in https.

• Hijacked hosts file

  This system had a fake antivirus program. I used the restoration of the system to 01/03/11. However, Hijackthis cannot delete following text was found on a Windows XP system located in c:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

  # Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
  #
  # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
  #
  # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
  # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address must
  # be placed in the first column, followed by the corresponding host name.
  # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
  space #.
  #
  # In addition, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
  # lines or following the name of the machine indicated by a symbol "#".
  #
  # For example:
  #
  # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
  # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

  127.0.0.1 localhost
  74.50.127.5 www.google.com
  74.50.127.5 www.google.com.au
  74.50.127.5 www.google.be
  74.50.127.5 www.google.com.br
  74.50.127.5 www.google.ca
  74.50.127.5 www.google.ch
  74.50.127.5 www.google.de
  74.50.127.5 www.google.dk
  74.50.127.5 www.Google.com
  74.50.127.5 www.google.ie
  74.50.127.5 www.google.it
  74.50.127.5 www.google.co.jp
  74.50.127.5 www.google.nl
  74.50.127.5 www.google.no
  74.50.127.5 www.google.co.nz
  74.50.127.5 www.google.pl
  74.50.127.5 www.google.se
  74.50.127.5 www.google.co.uk
  74.50.127.5 www.google.co.za
  74.50.127.5 www.bing.com
  74.50.127.5 search.yahoo.com
  74.50.127.5 uk.search.yahoo.com
  74.50.127.5 ca.search.yahoo.com
  74.50.127.5 de.search.yahoo.com
  74.50.127.5 fr.search.yahoo.com
  74.50.127.5 au.search.yahoo.com
  74.50.127.5 www.google-analytics.com

  Any help to eliminate this problem will be greatly appreciated.

  The hosts file is a read-only file, hidden system.  It is just a text file that you can manipulate with WordPad, Notepad or any text editor.  Before you modify the hosts file, make a copy of the current in case you need to restore the original.

  You may be able to create a new one or reset your hosts with Microsoft Help file:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/972034 (this does work as expected the last time I tried).

  If you use the Fix It from Microsoft, you will have no hosts file when you're done (which is not necessarily a bad thing) so you can just read and follow the instructions to find out how to fix it yourself.

  Some third-party software analysis tools (like Spybot) may add entries to the hosts file on purpose to block your browser from loading WWW websites completely or block ads from certain sites WWW.  They claim to have a list of sites that most of the people want to block and insert them into your file hosts for you.  You can always delete the entries in the hosts file manually if you wish.

  Malware can also add entries in the host file to redirect the browser to another site than the one you really want to visit WWW.

  For example, if you try to browse to www.google.com, you can find yourself on a WWW site that is inappropriate or simply an advertisement for a product you never heard and do not want.  Your browser will always be redirected away from www.google.com until correct you the hosts file.

  The malware can also modify your hosts file to block your browser to go to Web sites where you might find a solution for how to remove the malicious software.  The malware sometimes knows what you're going to try to find and remove, so it will prevent you to do so.

  If your hosts file has been manipulated by malware, edit the hosts file does not remove the malware.  You will still need to scan your system with software tools to make sure that the malware has entirely disappeared.

  Malware analysis tools can also remove the malicious software and leave the bad entries in the hosts file.  Analytical tools cannot tell if the entries in the file hosts were made on purpose or by malware you still may need to edit the file hosts manually in case of redirection of the browser once the malware has been removed.

  Some analytical tools will report changes to the hosts as a suspect file and allow you to review the changes and allow you to decide whether the changes are appropriate, and to take action.

  Sometimes, analytical tools cannot tell if the entries in the hosts file have been put there by malicious software or you put there on purpose so cannot do not report any problems with the hosts file.  This does not mean that the hosts file has not been adjusted by malicious software.

  A hosts file is not required for your browser to operate.  If you suspect a problem with the hosts file, you can rename the hosts file and test your browsing without it.

  Always reboot your system and the navigation test after making changes to the hosts file.

  To manipulate the hosts file, you need to make hidden files not hidden and remove the attribute only read the hosts file.

  In Explorer, navigate to the following folder (assuming that Windows is installed on your C drive):

  c:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc

  Click on tools. Of files, display options.  In advanced settings, enable (check) the box option for:

  Display the hidden files and folders

  Click OK.

  Hosts file has no extension, but some system files have extensions, and it may be useful to also see the file extensions for all files.  While you adjust the display of folder options, bring up the file extensions.

  Click on tools, Options, view.  In advanced settings, check (tick) in the box:

  Hide extensions of known file types

  Click OK.

  Now the hosts file must be visible.

  Make a copy of the current hosts file and name the copy something he can remember so that you can find it later and undo the changes if the changes do not work, or worse still, things become.

  The host file is usually a single reading, so to change it, you must remove the read-only attribute:

  Make a right-click the hosts file, properties, uncheck the box that says:

  Read-only

  Click OK.

  Now you can edit the file hosts with a text editor.  Be sure to save the hosts file after any changes.

  You will need to decide what is in your hosts file.  The default hosts file has only one entry (and a lot of comments) so if you think that the hosts file are the part of your question, you can remove all but the default entry and save the file.

  Always reboot your system and the navigation test after making changes to the hosts file.

  You should make hosts read-only folder again when you are finished making changes.  Of course some programs or malware do not pay attention to the attributes of a file read-only, but it is advisable to
  the hosts of the file to be read-only.

  If you want to, reverse explore changes to hide system files and extensions of known file types.

  If you think your hosts file is irretrievably, replace the contents with the default values of Windows.

  The default for Windows XP hosts file looks like this:

  # Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
  #
  # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
  #
  # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
  # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address must
  # be placed in the first column, followed by the corresponding host name.
  # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
  space #.
  #
  # In addition, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
  # lines or following the name of the machine indicated by a symbol "#".
  #
  # For example:
  #
  # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
  # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

  127.0.0.1 localhost

  There are places on the Internet to download information to your hosts file which is based on what other people think your hosts file must block or allow for your Internet browsing.  Sometimes that works very well, but you must now find out more about the manipulation of the hosts file so that you can decide what's best for your environment.

  Here's some additional reading on how to manipulate your hosts file:

  http://www.MVPs.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

  This is a user-friendly tool with a graphical interface (GUI) to help you work on your hosts file:

  http://www.Funkytoad.com/index.php?option=com_content&ID=13

• Don't see the hosts file, I'm trying to block the ads of my browsers

  Hello

  I'm trying to block ads in my browser but when I go to c; Windows/system32/drivers/etc I do not see the Host file I virtue see a file while properties indicates that it is 5 archives. I need to add some info on the hosts file how to make this file show. Although I don't see it when I try to paste a modified hosts file it won't allow replacement of Martin

  I use XP.

  Thank you

  Catalin

  Click Start--> go in run and paste the following entry: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc

  You now see the hosts file?
  If this is not the case, try this:
  1. click on start go to run-->
  2. tap------(literally just a------and nothing else)
  3. press on enter
  4. click on Tools--> folder--> view options
  5. make sure that a small black dot appears next to 'display files and folders '.
  6. scroll down for 'show hidden files and folders' and remove the checkbox from "Hide protected files (recommended) operating system.
  7. click on 'yes '.
  8. click on 'Ok '.
  9. click on start--> go in run and paste the following entry: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc
  If you * see the hosts file now, right-click on it and make sure that there is no check mark 'read only' and 'hidden' boxes... If they are verified, then remove the check.
  Note: you should not have to perform steps 1 through 8 to view the hosts file; the hosts file is visible even with these settings, the default value (for example, when files are hidden you should always see the hosts file), but you may have a spyware infection that has tried the hide and prevent changes in the host file (to prevent you from making corrections in the file which made spyware)
  assuming that you have made any customizations to this file, it should appear as the default value listed in this Microsoft article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034
  If it looks not to the default file listed at this URL, then you can recreate the file by using the templates included in this document KB

• try to download Antivirus software, said support my 'host' file is missing witch allows you to download the pc. How can I fix this?

  the representitive mcafee said that the host file that allows my pc to communicate and download secure sites has been altered and it is absent. has said that microsoft could fix it for me. If anyone knows how to help her, it will be greatly appreciated!

  Hello

  1. is the question confined to the McAfee software?

  2 are you able to download other software?

  3. What is the exact error that you receive when you try to download the MacAfee software?

  You can try to reset the host files and check if that helps.

  How can I reset the default Hosts file?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/972034

• My hosts file has been damaged. I can't change the corrupted file

  My system hosts file has been corrupted by some types of malware. I'm stuck to go on sites like google and youtube.

  I have windows xp family

  I know what I need to change in the hosts file, but I can't change the attributes. I tried to use Notepad, but it does not record.  I guess that's because it is readonly and a file system. I tried to use the cmd commands and attribute... does not work.  Don't know how to change the hosts file.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you

  .

  Hello

  How to reset the default hosts file?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/972034/en-us

  The Hosts file and that it can do for you
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/Tutorial51.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• How can I fix a corrupted Hosts file?

  McAfee technical support took control of my keyboard/mouse to download a update of their total Protection software. The update process has not completed because the download seems to hang due to some sort of network problem. In analyzing the problem, the person tech support tried to make changes and updated Hosts file, in vain. They then told me to contact Microsoft and tell them that the Hosts file has been altered, preventing them to update.

  Looks like a bunch of BS from McAfee.  My real suggestion is to drop it and go with a decent product - perhaps eSet or Avira or something in that sense.

  How to reset the default hosts file?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/972034

  Hope that helps.

• host file corrupted how to fix?

  CANNOT INSTALL MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS ERROR SECURITY CENTER CANNOT START

  How to reset the file Hosts in default  Follow the instructions to reset your Hosts file and this should solve the problem.

• hosts file corruption

  How to fix XP

  Hi cyrilnewman,
   
  -What exactly is the problem you are having?
   
  This article can be of help to you:
   
  How to reset the default hosts file?

• Host file

  I tried to load Mcafee but could not.  I participated in a live session with them and they diganosed my probem as: "the host file in my computer that is associated with the operating system is damaged."  They sent me to microsoft to fix it.  Help - thanks

  I tried to load Mcafee but could not.  I participated in a live session with them and they diganosed my probem as: "the host file in my computer that is associated with the operating system is damaged."  They sent me to microsoft to fix it.  Help - thanks

  Consider yourself lucky.  I ditch McAfee and use one of the following antivirus applications:
  Microsoft Security Essentials (free)
  Eset Nod32 Antivirus 4 (US$ 40 for 1 year)
  Avira Antivirus Personal (free)

  Regarding the file "hosts":

  It is located in C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc.  Before working with the hosts file, you must configure Windows Explorer to display file extensions, or you will probably work on the wrong file.  In a Windows Explorer window, tool > Folder Options > view.  Look for the entry "Hide extensions of file type to know" and make sure it is not checked.  OK your way out.

  There may well be several files in the C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc directory.  The file of the device is armed - without file extension.  There is usually also a hosts.sam file - that is an example of hosts file.

  The default hosts file is just a copy of the hosts.sam file without the file extension.  If you do not have a file hosts.sam, open a new file in Notepad and copy and paste everything between the * (do not copy the *)

  *********************************************************************
  # Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
  #
  # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
  #
  # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
  # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address must
  # be placed in the first column, followed by the corresponding host name.
  # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
  space #.
  #
  # In addition, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
  # lines or following the name of the machine indicated by a symbol "#".
  #
  # For example:
  #
  # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
  # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

  127.0.0.1 localhost

  ****************************************************************************************
  When you save the file in Notepad, be sure to set the file type to "All files" or a txt extension will be added.  After you saved, check to be sure there is no extension.

  Hosts files can be a useful tool to help cope with malware.  For this reason, several files from hosts to offer Web sites that were created to facilitate the blocking of the known parasites.  If you want to go this route, see http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm please read the entire page, and if you do not use the mvps hosts file, be sure to read the "Editor's note" about the subject large hosts files to halfway to the bottom of the page.

• System Restore and the host file

  How do you keep restoring the system to unblock web sites in the hosts file?

  Hello

  System Restore is not designed to do what you want it to do.

  A system restore point contains the settings of the computer at that moment in time.

  It's the idea of system restore.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-pH/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

  "System Restore helps you restore system files from your computer to an earlier point in time. Is a way to cancel the system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files.

  "These restore points contain information about registry settings and other system information that Windows uses."

  See you soon.