How to Fix the Error That the Host File Cannot Be Saved on Windows 7, 8

This guide explains how to resolve the Error That the Host File Cannot Be Saved on Windows 7, 8, starting with the most likely causes and moving through practical troubleshooting steps.

The following article shows you how to fix the failure to save the hosts file on Windows 7.

Method 1

Step 1: Go to the hosts file under the path C: WindowsSystem32driversetc , then copy the hosts file to the Desktop.

Step 2: Right-click the hosts file -> Open -> Notepad -> OK , then edit the hosts file as you wish and save the file.

Step 3: Copy the edited hosts file into the directory under C: WindowsSystem32driversetc .

Method 2

Step 1: Access the hosts file under the path C: WindowsSystem32driversetc then right-click the hosts file and select Properties .

Step 2: In the hosts Properties, select the tab Security -> Users ([[NAME]] -> Edit .

Step 3: In the Permissions for hosts dialog box, select Users, then select the checkmark in the Allow box of Full control and click OK to finish.

Step 4: After editing the above settings, you can open the hosts file directly in the etc folder and edit and then save.

The article has guided you two ways to fix the error that cannot save the hosts file on Windows 7, you can refer to and choose the way to fix the errors you think is the fastest. Good luck!