Editing hosts file vista cannot edit

This article provides a workaround for a problem where you fail to modify the Hosts file or the Lmhosts file in Windows 7. When you try to change the Hosts file or the Lmhosts file in Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, you may receive an error message that resembles either of the following. Make sure that the path and file name are correct. This issue occurs even though you log on by using an account that has administrative credentials. Yes, I'm using Notepad with administrative privileges. The error I'm getting does not seem to be related with that.

In reply to rnpereira's post on November 3, We look forward to your response. User's post on November 9, Helo, Jarius. Yes the problem persist Thanks,.

In reply to rnpereira's post on November 10, Can you check if you can edit host file while in Safe mode? User's post on November 22, This is happenIng to me as well. Tried every step except booting to a usb operating system and using that os to modify hosts. I am fully aware of how to modify in previous windows versions. Starting to get a little frustrated now. In reply to TheOriginalThee's post on January 9, Copy the file elsewhere, edit it and try overwriting the original.

If even that fails, use Process Explorer to figure out what has the hosts file open. Find here! Search Search. Subscribe to our email newsletter and never miss an update. Mail Merge with Attachments. Download Tutorials Video.

Save Emails and Attachments. Report post. Posted November 28, To do this right click on the file, choose properties, security, advanced, then click on 'Edit' Accept continue the UAC warning dialog, and click and highlight the 'users' username. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options AvanHeel Posted December 1,