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How do you edit hosts file on Windows 7

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Problem

I'm trying to edit the hosts file ( ), because I want to setup a local redirect for my website (like I've always done in XP). However, I can't save the changes! I have taken ownership, I have allowed my account full access and have tweaked every other setting I can think of. Every time I edit and sā€¦

Error Output

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

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You have to open it with administrative access. Launch Notepad with Administrative access then re-open the file.

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