Windows 10: Hosts file problem

Discus and support Hosts file problem in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello everyone, so im trying to open something on my computer and everytime it tells me that it could not find the hosts file even though i have it.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by cueronasty, Sep 2, 2021.

  1. CUERONASTY
    cueronasty Win User

    Hosts file problem


    Hello everyone, so im trying to open something on my computer and everytime it tells me that it could not find the hosts file even though i have it. Can someone please help!

    :)
     
    cueronasty, Sep 2, 2021
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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, Sep 2, 2021
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  3. NEWCONROER
    newconroer Win User
    Browser /connection security, hosts file and DNS service

    You're saying that Open DNS(and other services like it) house their own list of known 'bad' sites, and by using their DNS servers, it will filter out sites based on that list?

    Would you believe I was already using Open DNS servers.
    This means the hosts file is moot?

    And furthering that, if there's any bespoke sites I want to manually add, I could do it through my router directly.

    Thus I can empty my local hosts file and turn my DNS service back on?
     
    newconroer, Sep 2, 2021
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  4. LOUIE DEL
    Louie Del Win User

    Hosts file problem

    Modern setup host

    Hi Hermie,



    Regarding your concern with the deleted Modern Setup Host file, we’d like to ask the following questions so we can isolate it at the same time:



    • What particular action that you’re trying to perform at the time that it was accidentally deleted.?
    • May we know where and how it was deleted on your computer?
    • Were you able to check if the deleted file can be found in the
      Recycle bin?

    As an initial step, we suggest that perform a DISM command. This will help repairing possible system file corruptions. Follow these steps:

    • Type command in the search box.
    • Right-click on the result and select Run as administrator.
    • Type this command: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    • Press Enter.
    • Close the Command Prompt windows and check if changes were made related to the Modern Setup Host file.

    We'll wait for your update after trying the steps.
     
    Louie Del, Sep 2, 2021
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