Windows XP Host file missing in Win XP

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Hey guys i have a Win XP home edition OS and the host file is missing in the /etc directory,i tried downloading the file and pasting it over there,it does paste but the moment i open a webpage it disappers from there.
i tried downloading the hosts file from different computers as well as from different website but same thing happens each time i open a webpage.
do u guys have any clue what might the problem be.
appreciate your help
thanx
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The Hosts file is an archaic part of networking setups that was originally meant to be used on a LAN and was the legacy way to look up Domain Names on the ARPANET.

It tells a PC the fixed numeric address of the internal server(s) so the PC doesn't have to go looking for them through all possible addresses. It can save time when "discovering" a LAN. I don't consider 1970's ARPANET technology useful these days. ;)

What do you want it for?

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oh, welcome to the forums. :)
 
Well i have to connect to a VPN and they want me to make an entry in the host file,without that the webpage won't open.
is there anyother way round ?
thanx
 
Have you "un-hide" the system files ...

Click Start
Open My Computer
Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options
Select the View Tab
Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders
Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option
Click Yes to confirm
Click OK


Windows XP SP2, and perhaps other versions, appears to ignore the hosts file in certain circumstances if the "DNS Client" service is running. If this happens, one workaround is to stop and disable the service. It is not known whether there are better ways to workaround this quirk.


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i did wat u said
but still i have da same problem,the file stays thr but the moment i open a webpage it jst vanishes from the folder.
thanx
 
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