How to Change Host Files in Windows Vista
One of the system files on Windows Vista is the host file, which can be used to redirect websites to different IP addresses depending on the settings in the hosts file. This host file is buried in the system files of the computer, and you can only edit it with a text editor opened in the proper manner.
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Instructions
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Click the "Start" menu, then type "Notepad" into the Vista search box.
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Right-click on the "Notepad" application, then click the "Run as administrator" option.
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Click on the "Continue" button in the User Account Control window, then click on the "File" button in Notepad, then the "Open" button.
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Open the "c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts" file. Note that this file has no extension.
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Make any changes to the host file to alter it to your liking.
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Click the "File" button in Notepad, then click the "Save" button to update the host file with your changes.
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