How to edit the Hosts file ?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by carmz, Mar 25, 2013.

  1. carmz

    carmz MDL Senior Member

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    #1 carmz, Mar 25, 2013
    Hi, I want to edit the hosts file for my windows8, but the problem is it will not allow me to save the changes,it prompts me to "you have no rights,please log on to admistrator....etc".

    Can anyone help me on this.

    Thank you in advance.
     
  2. fkar

    fkar MDL Recognized Advisor

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    #2 fkar, Mar 25, 2013
    Simple. Save it on desktop first, then copy and replace it to the hosts file location.

    For safer side, take a backup of existing hosts file.
     
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  3. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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    #3 Tito, Mar 25, 2013