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Hosts file ignored and replaced with hosts.original
Hello. I am trying to use the hosts file. However both pings and web addresses still bypass the hosts file. I noticed that there is another file in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc directory called 'hosts.original'. When ever I delete this file, it reappears seconds later. I have made sure that the hosts file is properly formed, using tabs and returns. Please advice. I have tried disabling AV and security. The programs that might be interfering: Kaspersky 2013 ,Malwarebyts, comodo firewall... Thank you!