How to edit the Hosts file?

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• Windows7 won't let me edit the hosts file and save it

  Windows7 won't let me edit the hosts file and save it. What should I do to save the edited host file?

  This is a built-in security feature.  There is an easy solution.  Click onStart-> all programs-> Accessories.  Right click onNotepadand then click run as administrator.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or clickallow or Yes.

  Open the Hosts file (from the notebook, that you opened), make your changes, and then click file ->Save.

  Barbara

• How to change the host file...

  I have ICS on my SK17i. I want to change my/etc/host file. How is it possible.

  Given that the host file is a system file

  You need to root your phone and then use root Explorer > mount R/W > open with text editor

  Can I know what in fact do you?

  Why you want to change the host file?

• How to change the hosts file

  I want to change a DNS setting. How can I do?

  Hi Stueyn,

  It's the step:

  1. open terminal

  2. Enter the following command:

  sudo vi/etc/hosts

  3. Enter the admin password

  4. change the items you want to

• How open/edit the .ifd files?

  Hello

  I wonder what program to use to edit .ifd files?

  Brgds

  Fed up

  Output Designer can be purchased separately.  However, models that are produced (at RANDOM) get compiled into a binary, encrypted format with an mdf file extension.  The mdf is consumed by Adobe Central Output Server to generate the final document with data merged into it.

• How to change or update the host file?

  When I installed WIn7, I created a user account that is an administrator based on user account information.

  Now, I want to change the host file but it always respond that I have to use the administrator account to save the host file.  I tried to change the security in the prosperity of the host, but it does not allow me to do.

  Appreciate someone can walk me through step by step.

  Thank you very much

  Open Notepad as administrator (right click on the Notepad shortcut and choose "Run as Administrator") then open and edit the HOST file using this instance of Notepad.  (Via the menu "open file of-->".)

  Geographical area:

  C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\

  or

  %SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc\

• 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

• How to restore the hosts back to normal file

  "I edited my file hosts with the notebook with the extension".txt ". However, I can't edit my file hosts its original file extension name, which has no name. To change my hosts file to open it with Notepad, the name of the file extension ".txt" has disappeared and I can't change my hosts back to normal file.

  This means that my modified hosts file has no effect... How can I fix it?

  Hello!

  To open the hosts file:

  In Notepad - menu file-> Open-> C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC

  under type of "File Name." * to see all files; Select the host from the list.

  To save a file in Notepad without notebook by adding the extension ".txt" filename you gave, type the name of the surrounded file "" under file-> save as.

  Ex: "hosts".

• We used to have an account to edit the Pdf files to word. How can we do that in this new version?

  We used to have an account to edit the Pdf files to word. How can we do that in this new version?

  Hi lonew96262075,

  Make sure you have Acrobat Reader DC Acrobat Reader DC Learn & Support installed to use the service to export it to PDF help of Acrobat Reader | Export PDF to Acrobat Reader DC.

  Kind regards
  Nicos

• How to edit the list of recent files?

  How to edit the list of recent files?

  Yes, you can clear the list. Please see this thread for more information - How to remove on the Adobe reader recent files history?

  Kind regards

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• Image shows two NEF + JPEG, how do I know if I'm editing the RAW file?

  In the library module, I have images that show the NEF + JPEG.  When I click on the image and move the develop module, how can I know that I am editing the RAW file?

  ILoveMyNikon wrote:

  NEF + JPEG

  Interpret as follows: raw file 'NAVE' a 'sidecar' jpeg disk file too, which was not imported, but is "follow-up." i.e. it is a NEF file.

  The best way to develop the module file is raw or jpeg is to look at the cursor to temperature: temperature of jpeg is incremental, centered at 0, gross temperature is in degrees kelvin.

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• 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?

• Why the hosts file is reset periodically?

  Hello, I would like to redirect an IP address to a localhost, but whenever something comes back the original contents of the hosts file.

  I open windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts with Notepad under run as administrator, and then make a change in the hosts file. All new Vett are redirecting to localhost (127.0.0.1), but suddenly some time my hosts file is returned to the original state.

  My system runs Windows Vista x 64-bit edition.
  What can change my hosts file and how to make a constant change in it?

  Best regards
  Voronkov Konstantin

  Konstantin,

  I'm not familiar with VPNS modifying the file hosts as Brian suggested. Also, VPNS are a bit outside the scope of support here in answers and if you need more information about the VPN, I would recommend display in TechNet Windows Vista Networking:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/itprovistanetworking/threads

  From personal experience, I find some antivirus software will monitor and restore the hosts file. If the host file is always reset to 0, you can perform a clean boot, use the system and see if the file resets. If not, it means that something in startup is reset the hosts file and from there you can determine what startup item is causing the problem.

  Check out the link below for instructions to boot:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  I hope this helps!

  Cody C
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Unable to save the host file on Windows 7 error that access is denied.

  Original title: cannot save the hosts file

  Windows 7: I want to add the new ip address for the server on the host, while adding its allowing me to save despite the UAC is lower and I am the administrator of the machine. I've run Notepad as administrator and navigate through the host file edit but during the recording of overwriting file access is denied. How can I get around that?
  64-bit Windows 7

  Hello
   
   
  Method 1:
  Try saving the file in safe mode with network.
  Reference:
  Start your computer in safe mode:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
  
  Method 2: Temporarily disable the antivirus software and see if that helps.
  Reference:
  Disable the anti-virus software
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software
  Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

• Modification of the Hosts file

  I'm trying to edit the file hosts on my laptop, but can't seem to find it in the usual place: c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc. Everything is in this folder are the following files:

  hosts. ICS
  LMHOSTS. Sam
  networks
  Protocol
  services

  Is there another location for the hosts file? I am running Windows 7 Home Premium (rel. 6.1.7601, service pack 1) on a 64-bit HP Pavilion dv7-1245dx laptop. The file 'hosts.ics' is the same as the [missing]? file "hosts"? Any help would be appreciated.

  The hosts.ics is a configuration file for Internet connection sharing. If you want to add the static IP mapping, you should now edit the file hosts , not the hosts.ics.

  There is really only one location for the file hosts . namely c:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc or % SYSTEMROOT%\System32\Drivers\Etc. make sure you have the Show hidden files folders and drives in Explorer, tools, folder, display, Advanced Settings Options.

  Start by clicking Start or tapping on the Windows key and typing notepad.exe , then hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter together or right click on the menu item start Notepad choosing run as administrator. Acknowledge the UAC warning and supply references if requested. This gives you the privileges that are required to modify the hosts file.

  Press Ctrl + O (aka file, open) and first of all to define the type of files to the list/save all the files in the lower right corner. Type or paste %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\Drivers\Etc in the file name: text box and hit Enter or click Open to quickly navigate to the etc folder.

  If you do not have a hosts file, create one with two lines.

  127.0.0.1 localhost
  : 1 localhost

  These are unnecessary, because the localhost name resolution is managed in the DNS, but it will help you get started. Add your static IP mapping lines as needed.

  When you save the file in Notepad, make sure the file type is set to all files or Notepad will add the file name .txt.

  How to configure a static Client for Windows XP Internet connection sharing