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how to edit host file

  • March 13, 2015
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Hi,
 
I need to edit my host file which I have not been able to do. I disable Web Root but it stills says in use by another program when I try. I have disabled Web Root but still get this error. Any ideas?

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    Ssherjj
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    • Ssherjj
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    • March 13, 2015
    Hello and Welcome to the Community Forum, @ 
     
    Would you please have a look at this Microsoft help site?
     
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-files/windows7-will-not-let-me-edit-the-hosts-file-and/9cede7a3-1908-4606-a955-64a9b4872fd7?page=2
     
    EDITED: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hostswin7.htm
     
    Hope this helps and if not please get back to us.
     
    Kind Regards,
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