Overwriting Host Files

[hastyle]

Hey guys, in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ there is a host file, i need to open it with notepad, add a line and then resave it, but it keeps giving me an access denied msg or a do not have permission to save in this location. Ive done this before in the past, but cant seem to do it this time.

thank you.

 

[WindowsStar]

You need to have Admin Rights to edit it. Do a "Run as Administrator" on Notepad and then go edit it.

 

[hastyle]

sweetness! thanks. (hate reinstalling windows)

You need to have Admin Rights to edit it. Do a "Run as Administrator" on Notepad and then go edit it.

 

[logicearth]

Or move the file to your desktop, edit - save, move it back.