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How can I modify my hosts file? It is read-only and cannot be modified even as Adminstrator.
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Mar 15, 202638206 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Does anyone know how to modify entries on the hosts file when it is marked as read-only? I have tried unchecking the tick box, but I get an error, and I'm running as the Administrator.
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Read-only
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Fix for: How can I modify my hosts file? It is read-only and cannot be modified even as Adminstrator.
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Don't edit it in place. Take a copy of it, edit the copy and then replace the original with the edited copy. Doing all this as an administrator of course. Always a good idea to keep a copy of the original version as well in case you need revert the …
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