How to Open the Host File on Windows 10, Edit the Hosts File

This practical guide explains how to open the host file on windows 10, edit the hosts file with clear steps and useful context. It also covers common requirements, potential problems, and the details that can help you get better results.

Instructions to Open and Edit the Hosts File on Windows 10

How to Open the Host File on Windows 10

Method 1: Open the Host File on Windows 10 from This PC

Step 1: Double-click the This PC icon and select the CLOUD drive

Step 2: In the C drive, click on Windows

Step 3: In the Windows section you find and click on the file System 32

Step 4: File System 32 is displayed, click on the item named driver

Step 5: In the driver folder, find and click on the etc item. This is the directory containing the host file - the file you are looking for

Step 6: To open the Host file, right-click on the file and select Open With . The window displays applications to open the file, but this is a text file so we will choose to open it with a Notepad file (Also you can also open it in MS Word or Wordpad format )

Method 2: Open the Host File on Windows 10 with the Run Command

With the above opening, we know the path of the Host file has the following form: C:WindowsSystem32driversetc . So to shorten the operation we will use the Run dialog box to open. You do this by pressing the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog box

The Run window appears, enter the path: C: WindowsSystem32driversetc and press Enter

After pressing Enter will open the window of the etc folder containing the Host file. Here you also open the Host file according to the instructions above.

Method 3: Open the Hosts File with Searchwindows

Similar to opening with the Run dialog box, we also open the Host file on Windows 10 by entering the path: C: WindowsSystem32driversetc in Search Windows .

You click on the Search Windows icon (magnifying glass) on the Taskbar or press the Windows key + SHOW

The Search Windows window appears, enter the path: C:WindowsSystem32driversetc . This will display the etc folder with the corresponding path. You just need to click to open the etc folder, open the Host file you do the same as above.

So with the above 3 ways, you can easily open the Host file on Windows 10 . From here you can customize the Host file for each job purpose. However, editing the hosts file sometimes encounters some difficulties such as not being able to save the file after editing. If you encounter this problem, please refer to the article on how to fix the error of not saving the Host file that TipsMake.com shared earlier.

See also: How to edit the hosts file on Windows 11

Conclusion

Understanding Mo Host File on Windows 10 makes it easier to compare options, avoid common mistakes, and apply the information in this guide more effectively. Review the relevant requirements before making changes or choosing a solution.