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Old May 5th, 2010, 12:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Windows 7 will not let me save the HOSTS file.?

Windows 7 will not let me save the HOSTS file after modifying it so that it will block certain websites. What do I do now?
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Default Re: Windows 7 will not let me save the HOSTS file.?

Check out this site and this thread. Both give some good information and provide possible solutions!

http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/windows-7-hosts-file/

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6132_102...threadID=33906

I hope this helps!

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