Host file modification


  1. Oldarnie
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Host file modification


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    I have a problem that after editing my Windows Host file, I can't save it

    Can someone help me with what I need to do, or it there is a tutorial on the subject

    Thanks in advance
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    Last edited by Oldarnie; 10 Apr 2014 at 10:46. Reason: Problem Solved
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  3. derekimo
    Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
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    This should help,

    Windows 7 - Edit the Hosts File

    You need to open notepad as admin first.
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