Windows 10: Windows host file size automatically changes to 0 kb. Also, files is changing with empty...

HiWindows host file size automatically changes to 0 kb for some systems, and file data is empty. Every time, we need to replace the original host file to resolve the issue. What is the root cause of this issue, and what is the solution to the problem?This issue repeats itself multiple times in many of our systems. Looking for permanent solutions. Thanks.

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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:

 

Hosts file

Can i use the hosts file(found in windows/system32/drivers/etc) to link localhost to an ip address.

 

Hosts file editing

He who? The end user never see's it or even knows what a host file is or what it does. The login script is at the PDC level where I have control over it. I have a primary host file in a shared location (Now this host file does nothing in the shared location.) I wrote in the startup script to check that file if the last time it was updated has changed (In the event I add or changed something on the network.) then the old host file on the computer connecting's would be updated. *Toast :toast: *Wink That's as short and simple as I can put it buddy. It's all smoke, and mirrors . *Stick Out Tongue or some would say magic.. lol *Wink It's just one of the simple low cost methods I've used where the IT department has no money.. hehehe

EDIT: I'm half asleep.. Just got up from a short nap. I think I know where you are not under standing me buddy. These are local network pc's that are on the domain.