Editing hosts file on Windows 8
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00:00 Editing Hosts File On Windows 8
01:02 Accepted Answer Score 33
01:16 Answer 2 Score 10
01:32 Answer 3 Score 2
01:46 Answer 4 Score 3
02:10 Thank you
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https://superuser.com/questions/476666/e...
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ACCEPTED ANSWER
Score 33
You have to run Notepad++ as administrator. Otherwise you won't have the neccessary permissions to edit that file.
ANSWER 2
Score 10
If you actually have administrator rights, then you're probably fighting against UAC. Make sure to launch your favorite text editor by right-clicking on it and selecting "Run as administrator".
ANSWER 3
Score 3
I had the same case, and couldn't change the hosts file even after I checked if I had all the permissions in the user settings or the hosts file's permissions.
ANSWER: Some antivirus software (in my case AVIRA)blocks everything in changing hosts files in their security options. Disable it for a minute, and change. Be careful, it can be risky!
ANSWER 4
Score 2
You may also want to check your permissions on the host file itself. You may run as administrator but you may not have the rights to edit the file.