AVG where is host file

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I could find no hosts file with no extension in my windows 98 directory (or
anywhere on my pc). can I create one? or what is its name exactly.
thanks
 
George said:
I could find no hosts file with no extension in my windows 98
directory (or anywhere on my pc). can I create one? or what is its
name exactly.
thanks
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Just "hosts". Yes, you can make one. Or download one. Goes in
C:\windows

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Just "hosts". Yes, you can make one. Or download one. Goes in
C:\windows
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Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
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I could find no hosts file with no extension in my windows 98
directory (or anywhere on my pc). can I create one? or what is its
name exactly.

thanks
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Host Administrator - Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP) is a freeware 32-bit
program that can administrate the TCP/IP hosts file for your local
network.

The hosts file in your Windows directory is used for the translation of
computer names into IP numbers. With Host Administrator, you can edit
this file very easily.

http://www.rekenwonder.com/hostadm.htm
 
I could find no hosts file with no extension in my windows 98 directory (or
anywhere on my pc). can I create one? or what is its name exactly.
thanks
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The one you probably saw WITH an extension is a sample hosts file
provided by Windows. Just copy it with no extension to use it.
 
On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 21:42:46 +0200, George B wrote...
I could find no hosts file with no extension in my windows 98 directory (or
anywhere on my pc). can I create one? or what is its name exactly.
thanks
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From the Windows start menu, go to the MS-DOS prompt and type in 'edit
hosts'. Add the text you want and then chose 'File/Save' and then
'File/Close'.
 
Yeah, that will create a "hosts" file. But Windows networking will only
use that file if it's put into the correct folder. And that depends on
which Windows you're using.

Put it in C:\windows for Win 98 or ME.
Put it in C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc for Win XP.

And take care not to overwrite an existing "hosts" file that might already
be there.
 
Yeah, that will create a "hosts" file. But Windows networking will only
use that file if it's put into the correct folder. And that depends on
which Windows you're using.

Put it in C:\windows for Win 98 or ME.
Put it in C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc for Win XP.

And take care not to overwrite an existing "hosts" file that might already
be there.
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If their is no HOST file this program will create one in the proper
location. If a HOST file already exists it will edit it. (ie: you can
add another entry)

Host Administrator - Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP) is a freeware 32-bit
program that can administrate the TCP/IP hosts file for your local
network.

The hosts file in your Windows directory is used for the translation of
computer names into IP numbers. With Host Administrator, you can edit
this file very easily.

http://www.rekenwonder.com/hostadm.htm
 
So why not just create a shortcut that runs notepad or other editor, and
points to the proper file?
 
So why not just create a shortcut that runs notepad or other editor, and
points to the proper file?
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So why not just uninstall AVG? Then their won't be any need to locate
the location of the HOST file or edit its contents. <g>
 
On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:40:52 -0500, Octavian wrote...
Yeah, that will create a "hosts" file. But Windows networking will only
use that file if it's put into the correct folder. And that depends on
which Windows you're using.
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The OP stated he was using Win98. The instructions I gave will work
perfectly without any other intervention required.
 
Mel said:
So why not just uninstall AVG? Then their won't be any need to locate
the location of the HOST file or edit its contents. <g>
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So why not wait until AVG fixes the problem ... oops, they just did! Have a
look.
 
So why not wait until AVG fixes the problem ... oops, they just did! Have a
look.
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I saw, I saw...

The HOSTS file thing turned into a learning experience! Did you happen
to follow the links to the MVP site and read the discussion on HOSTS? If
you didn't you might want to - some additional safety surfing the net
can be gained by using a HOSTS file with links for known bad sites which
neutralize their affect.
 
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