Your Question: Can’t Change Hosts File Windows 10?
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Why can’t I edit hosts file?

Run Notepad as administrator. Copy the hosts file to a different location. Make sure hosts isn’t set to Read-only. Change the security settings for hosts.

How do I get permission to change hosts file?

Windows 7 and Windows Vista

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories.
  2. Right-click Notepad and select Run as administrator. …
  3. Click Continue to grant permission. …
  4. In Notepad, select File > Open.
  5. In the File name field, enter the following path: …
  6. Select Open.
  7. Make the necessary changes to the file.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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