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Need to run Text Editor &quot;As Administrator&quot;<br />
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Need to run Text Editor "As Administrator"

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

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Quick way is as follows:<br />
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Start&gt; {type} notepad c:\windows\system32\driver<wbr />s\etc\host<wbr />s {press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER}<br />
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Accept the prompt if you have User Account Control enabled.<br />
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Edit the file then save and close it.
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Quick way is as follows:

Start> {type} notepad c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts {press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER}

Accept the prompt if you have User Account Control enabled.

Edit the file then save and close it.

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This solution worked perfectly. the key is right clicking on NotePad.
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This solution worked perfectly. the key is right clicking on NotePad.

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How do I edit my hosts file in Win7
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How do I edit my hosts file in Win7

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