How to reset HOSTS file on Windows 7/8 / 8.1 and Windows 10

In the age of Facebook people and Facebook houses, access to Facebook on computers and phones has become increasingly important. Among the methods to access Facebook, we have heard about editing HOSTS files on Windows. So what is this HOSTS file? How does it work but "god"? Please learn about this concept with the following article of TipsMake.com!

1. What is HOSTS file in Windows?

Simply, you can understand this is a configuration file, allowing or not allowing the computer to connect to one or more certain IP addresses. So if you encounter a situation where access to a website is not possible (eg Facebook), it may be because the computer's HOSTS file has been modified. The solution given here is to reset the HOSTS file to its original state:

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HOSTS file in Windows 7

See more articles:

1. Some tricks with file HOSTS system
2. How to block websites with HOSTS file
3. The steps to enter Facebook do not worry about being blocked

2. Resetting HOSTS files on Windows 7/8 / 8.1 and 10:

In Windows versions, the HOSTS file is located in the directory:

1. C: WindowsSystem32driversetc

And to reset this HOSTS file, open Windows Explorer (Windows + E shortcut), type the following command into the address bar and press Enter:

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The above command is similar to the access path that contains the HOSTS file in the System32 directory, changing the current HOSTS file name to hosts.bak (enter the Administrator account if the system requires). After that, create a new NotePad file, name it HOSTS (no tail !!!). Then copy and paste the content and code below:

Besides, you can refer to and use HostsMan software - specializing in managing HOSTS file of Windows:

1. Link to download the HostsMan management utility

Good luck!