Quick Answer: Where Is Host File Windows 10?
Contents How to Reset Hosts File Back to Default in Windows 10 with Notepad Open in Administrator Mode, You’re Ready to Open the Hosts File. Click on the File...
How to Reset Hosts File Back to Default in Windows 10
- With Notepad open in administrator mode, you’re ready to open the HOSTS file. Click on the File menu and select Open.
- Browse to the directory C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.
- Now, paste the following text into Notepad:
- Click on the File menu and Save.
How do I restore my hosts file back to default Windows 10 8 7?
To do so, open a new Text file named hosts in the folder %WinDir%\system32\drivers\etc folder. Save the text file. Alternatively, if you wish you can download the default Hosts file of Windows 10/8/7 by clicking here. Extract the contents and place the Hosts file in your C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc folder.
Can’t find my hosts file?
How to Get to and Edit the Hosts File
- Click on the Start button, type “notepad” and press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER. Acknowledge the UAC dialog.
- Type CTRL+O. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc. Select “All Files” in the bottom right corner.
- Now you see the hosts file. Select and open it. Make your changes and save it.
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