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February 18th, 2010 04:00
Cannot create the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file
I am new to Vista and need to change the hosts file located in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc folder for software I use to operate properly. I can open the file in Notepad OK but when I try to save it after making changes it says "Cannot create the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file. Make sure the path and file name are correct". I have changed the security permissions to administrator and have taken ownership of the file as administrator. Please help!
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PudgyOne
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February 18th, 2010 16:00
erouse2,
Can you try copying the hosts file to the etc folder? I think when I had to change it, I had to pull the hosts file out of the folder to the desktop, then update it and then put the file back.
Maybe this will help.
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
Rick
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February 18th, 2010 16:00
Is your security software locking the hosts file to prevent malware from changing it, such a your antiviral software, Spybot Search & Destroy, etc.?
If you have Spybot, the option to lock the hosts file is under Tools->IE Tweaks.
Ron
erouse2
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February 18th, 2010 19:00
Moving it to the desktop worked. Thanks Rick!