Support #5844
closededit Host Files on Windows 10 problems
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Description
Boone -
Matt and Stephen suggested that I write to you so that there I can can join in if any additional testing needed. In trying to follow the linked instructions (http://www.thewindowsclub.com/hosts-file-in-windows) , I can only get to the stage where I navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\. Once there, Notepad does not come up as a selection. I have 7-Zip and CRC SHA as options - see attached.
Is there another way to edit Host Files on Windows 10? Am I missing something in the instructions?
Thanks! I miss cdev already.
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Updated by Boone Gorges over 7 years ago
Hi Marilyn - I'm afraid I don't have a Windows 10 machine for testing at the moment. But it appears that there's a number of more detailed tutorials on how to make the change around the internet. See eg https://www.petri.com/easily-edit-hosts-file-windows-10 and http://windowsable.com/hosts-file-in-windows-10-locate-edit-and-manage/
Updated by Raymond Hoh over 7 years ago
Double-click on the HOSTS file and Windows should ask you what program to open the HOSTS file in.
The dialog window should look like this:
http://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/windows-how-do-you-want-to-open-file-with-no-file-extension.png
Click on "Notepad" in this window (or whatever text editor you prefer) and the HOSTS file should open up, allowing you to edit it. Windows might complain about allowing access to save the HOSTS file. If it does, just allow it.
Boone linked to some other articles that are probably better than my haphazard walkthrough :)
Updated by Marilyn Weber over 7 years ago
Thanks, both. I am now able to see the Environment: LW1A. Dragging to the desktop and back worked.
Updated by Boone Gorges over 7 years ago
- Status changed from New to Resolved
- Target version set to Not tracked
Great - thanks, Marilyn!