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:

Method 2: Temporarily disable the antivirus software and see if that helps.
Reference:
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.

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