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Open Notepad using Run as Administrator, navigate to the HOSTS file, open it, edit it and save it. This should work and does work for me. ... Thinkpads_User<br />

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Open Notepad using Run as Administrator, navigate to the HOSTS file, open it, edit it and save it. This should work and does work for me. ... Thinkpads_User


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thank you expert,<br />
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when I right click on the file, I don't see the Run as Administrator option....<br />
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I also tried changing the file properties; but nothing....<br />
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what do you mean by Run as Administrator?<br />
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thanks,<br />

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thank you expert,

when I right click on the file, I don't see the Run as Administrator option....

I also tried changing the file properties; but nothing....

what do you mean by Run as Administrator?

thanks,


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Thank you for all of your help...<br />
<br />
regards,
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Thank you for all of your help...

regards,

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Hello Experts,<br />
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I am new to this Windows 7.<br />
I have administrator's rights but this darn thing doesn't let me update my host file and install some programs...<br />
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what do I have to do to get full access? administrator is the highest privilige I see... <br />
<br />
thanks,<br />
regards, 
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Hello Experts,

I am new to this Windows 7.
I have administrator's rights but this darn thing doesn't let me update my host file and install some programs...

what do I have to do to get full access? administrator is the highest privilige I see... 

thanks,
regards, 

Windows7: administrator: why can not update my host file?

Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.