Windows 10: Hosts File Not Working Firefox

Discus and support Hosts File Not Working Firefox in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; Hello again, My hosts file will only block sites in Edge, not in Firefox. Can't be right. Any ideas ? Windows 10 1909 Regards 159949 Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by Nordland, Jul 4, 2020.

  1. NORDLAND
    Nordland Win User

    Hosts File Not Working Firefox


    Hello again,

    My hosts file will only block sites in Edge, not in Firefox.

    Can't be right. Any ideas ?

    Windows 10 1909

    Regards

    :)
     
    Nordland, Jul 4, 2020
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  2. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User

    Hosts file editing

    I have to jump in and say I use, and have used the host file for years. It's an easy way to take stress off of old name servers. I don't add everything, but major shares I do add to the host file. I've used the host file for some tunneling as well. I try to optimize my network as much as possible and I have a solid network. But Easy Rhino is right as well, you'll want to have everything he suggested as well. *Toast :toast:
     
    Mindweaver, Jul 4, 2020
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  3. GIRIDHAR J
    Giridhar J Win User
    Firefox does not work on start up

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall Firefox
    and check if it fixes the issue. Follow the steps below to uninstall
    Firefox:

    • Press Windows key + X.
    • Click on Programs and Features.
    • Look for Firefox and right click on it and click on
      uninstall.
    • Reboot the computer after uninstall is complete and try to reinstall them.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Giridhar J, Jul 4, 2020
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  4. BREE
    Bree Win User

    Hosts File Not Working Firefox

    Vanilla hosts file ( hosts file not working )

    From the OP it appears Hosts is not being changed, rather it is being ignored....
     
    Bree, Jul 4, 2020
    #4
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