Windows 10: Unable to edit Hosts file, UAC Off

Discus and support Unable to edit Hosts file, UAC Off in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; User are assigned security based on the groups they belong. Administrator : one and only one. This is the highest level security clearance - Super... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Culbrelai, Jul 18, 2016.

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  1. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User

    Unable to edit Hosts file, UAC Off


    User are assigned security based on the groups they belong.

    Administrator : one and only one. This is the highest level security clearance - Super user mode.
    When you Run as Administrator..., you run the pgm at the highest security clearance level

    Administrators : multiple. This group has fairly high security clearance

    Users : multiple.

    Default local groups: Security Services
     
    Slartybart, Jul 23, 2016
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  2. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User

    Edit the HOSTS file, save it to your Desktop (you might have to copy it to your Desktop first - I never had to do that though)

    rename Windows\system32\drivers\etc\HOSTS HOSTS.orig
    Drag and drop (or copy and paste) the edited Desktop\HOSTS file to Windows\system32\drivers\etc
     
    Slartybart, Jul 23, 2016
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  3. MYSTERE
    Mystere Win User
    Create a simple batch script, edithosts.cmd

    In it put:

    c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

    Then put this on your desktop or wherever you want it, then right click on it and choose "Run as Administrator" That's it. You can now edit it and save.
     
    Mystere, Apr 4, 2018
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