hosts file

  1. Windows 7 Can't edit hosts file in 64-bit Windows 7?

    Looking to edit hosts file to block some annoying ad-senders sites but there is no HOSTS file in ordinary location (C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc. Also not in mentioned C:\Windows\SysWOW64. I find same HOSTS file in...
    • Luczifer
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    • 64-bit adblock admin rights editing file access file location hosts file network settings notepad permissions system32 syswow64 troubleshooting windows 7 windows features
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 "host file" is the way to block malicious website?

    While visiting a website, my FireFox 3 web browser redirected me to a malicious website. That website tricks people into downloading so-called "Anti-Virus" software to stop a virus from spreading in the computer. Some people said the solution would be to edit the "Host" file. So I did. I...
    • tonyblah
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    • antivirus block browser firefox hosts file internet safety malicious website redirect security windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows Vista Cannot connect to Exchange Server 2000 with Vista

    I have a Dell Latitude with Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I'm trying to set up my email account in Outlook 2003 to work with Exchange Server 2000. But for some reason I cannot resolve the exmail. name on our exchange server. i have tried to resolve it in the host file, but no luck. Is this a problem...
    • bdcook216
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    • 64-bit client issues compatibility connection issues dell email configuration exchange server hosts file legacy systems microsoft network outlook remote access tech support troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Windows 7 Removing localhost from hosts file

    Does anyone know exactly why the localhost entry in the hosts file has been commented out? From the comment in the file I guess they mean to use DNS for localhost resolution instead but I was just curious as to what the reasoning behind that is.
    • squillman
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    • commented out configuration dns entry hosts file localhost network resolution troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  5. Windows 7 Finding the Hosts File Location in Windows 7

    Where is located host file in Win 7? Vista was system32\drivers\etc
    • dyrer
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    • drivers etc file location hosts file system32 windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 IIS and localhost error

    Hey there I cannot access my Link Removed, it comes up with nothing in firefox, and "404 Page Not Found" in IE. I have looked at the C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc/hosts file or whatever, it has the lines: 127.0.0.1 localhost ::1 localhost So I don't know why it doesn't show anything. Yes...
    • miickee
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    • 404 error asp.net error firefox hosts file iis internet explorer localhost web server windows authentication
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 build 7068 administrator rights to install software

    hi! i just installed the new build 7068x86. So i started installing software like firefox, opera, filezilla, skype, ... and nearly at every installation i get a screen like this: Link Removed due to 404 Error so this popup doesnt allowe blank passwords and of course the standard...
    • nechan
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    • administrator build 7068 filezilla firefox hosts file installation issues opera permissions security settings shortcuts skype software installation system settings troubleshooting uac user management windows permissions
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Upload Issues for Large Files: Connection Interrupted Errors

    Hey all. I have a strange question, and I don't think I've seen it on here yet. I tried to upload a large (89mb) archived (.rar) file to a number of file hosts today. Including megaupload, rapidshare, and mediafire to name a few. Everytime I try, it crashes out. Meaning, it will not upload...
    • MaddestMax
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    • archive build 7000 comcast connection error file transfer frustration hosts file interruption issues large files mediafire megaupload network rapidshare reset support troubleshooting upload
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support