- This is a video guide for those who are afraid to see pictures:
3. Error saving host file:
Method 1 : 'Recommended this method' Use Take OwnerShip . Effect of admin rights on the machine, help you can arbitrarily change the host file content.
- Download Take Ownership here.
- Run installtakeownership.reg to install.
- Click on your host file => Select Take Ownership.
- Change the content, then save easily. 100% success.
Method 2: First, turn off the anti-virus software installed on your computer! Because I am interfering with the operating system files.
- Access the following path: C: WindowsSystem32driversetc . Find the file named hosts . Right-click and select Properties.
The interface will look like this: Uncheck Read only box if available. Then select Tab Security .
Next you follow the instructions below:
After that, you can Ctrl + S to save the host file you just copied. You should turn it back on and see if it really saves it!
Used in parallel with how to fix the host file , you should combine DNS changes to best effect.