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• Name of the host through a file

  I am looking for a way to find the name of a host through a file. Here's what I mean. I have a few hard drives removed old computers, but we forgot to label the machines that they have been removed. Now, we need to know which hard drive is what computer, but we do not have the original material, only hard drives.

  Does anyone know of any files that are created in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folders that contain the host name of the computer while it has been initialized? I have the opportunity to read the files on the hard drives via a USB adapter.

  Thank you!

  Probably the most reliable is to scan the registry file.

  (1) copy of the file: \Windows\System32\config\system since the topic on your local hard disk drive)
  (2) launch Regedit (start-> Run-> 'regedit')
  (3) click on 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE' to select
  (4): file-> load hive.  Then navigate to and select the "System" file that you copied from the external drive.
  (5) when it is required by a key name enter a name - I will use "EXT" for this example.
  6) double-click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and you will see an "EXT" key under it.
  7) go to EXT\ControlSet001\Control\ComputerName\ComputerName
  (8) there should be an entry in the window on the right with the name of the computer.
  (9) for clean, click once on the "EXT" key to select then drop-> unload the hive.  Answer 'Yes' to the next box.

  HTH,
  JW

• 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

• 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.

• 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\

• 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

• Why the Pages go through each file before opening one I clicked on that?

  When I click on a file I want in the Pages, the program passes through each file that I created before he gets to the one I want.  Is it possible to go directly to the file you want?

  Open the Pages with the SHIFT key is pressed, so it is not reopen previously open documents or close all your open documents before leaving the Pages.

  Peter

• FPGA: unable to update the timer on fpga through host.

  Hi all

  I worked on FPGA project. It has several loops paralel and works with some sampling time.

  I would like to change the "timing" on a single loop, it is called loop output. I would like to slow down the loop so that the loop will update the output less frequently. (see attachment - red circle)

  I modified the code by changing the timer by the host. (see attachment - blue circle).

  I did several things such as:

  1. Add a manual switch that allows me to change the time of sampling mode normal (same time of polling with other loops) in manual mode (set the timer number).

  But it did not work all the time. I checked the value on the host, it is always on the same sampling time, even I write the value of the timer to measure.

  2. I changed the strategy by putting the other control connected directly to the timer (without switch) in the loop so that I can change the value directly. However, there is still no luck. The result is not reliable. It sometimes slows down and many are in the same pace as before.

  3. I even put a case in front of the exit structure so it was only updated after sometimes (all 100 or more loops). It is not always useful. I see the speed varies, but it is not as expected.

  The material is piezo readers/engine. But I want to slow down the speed, does not increase the speed. Thus, it should not be a problem.

  I really appreciate if there are any comments or suggestions.

  Kind regards

  Areku

  Hi all

  After consulting with my supervisor, he advised me to spend on intermediate or new control value first. Then, update the value of the control that is connected to the timer loop with this intermediate control value. It will update the value of the timer loop after loop (when intermediary value received from the host and update control connected to the timer loop). It works fine now.

  I don't know exactly the mechanism labview of drafting or updating the fpga through host value. But, it seems to me, in my case, there was a problem of writing a value to the control that is connected to the loop timer where ran in relatively fast. Well, little control ignore/reject the new value because it is busy to execute the loop in high speed.

  Thanks again for the response to my post, GerdW.

  Kind regards

  Areku

• 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 can I change a shortcut to a file without going through the file available any longer?

  Can someone help me change a shortcut to a file without going through the file available any longer?  I saved pictures of my camera on accident as a shortcut and then deleted from the camera until I realize it.

  Original title: Ooooppps!  Save my photos as a shortcut and then deleted without getting camera.

  Can someone help me change a shortcut to a file without going through the file available any longer?  I saved pictures of my camera on accident as a shortcut and then deleted from the camera until I realize it.

  ==============================================
  The shortcuts will not be useful if the original files are deleted.

  There is a chance that you can recover the deleted files from memory
  card with the following free software:

  Recuva - file recovery
  http://www.Recuva.com/

  Recovering files lost with Recuva
  http://www.vista4beginners.com/Recuva

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• 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