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HOSTS file, how?
Mark M...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public windows server dns "The Hosts file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. This file is loaded into memory at startup, then Windows checks the Hosts file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS.

Host File Hacked Fix Needed
I wrote a ticket and just got this response from SpySweeper "Solution: Starting with Spy Sweeper Version 4.0, you may receive this message if your Hosts file has too many entries for the Hosts File Shield to support. If you receive this message, you will not be able to turn on your Hosts File Shield until you

Hosts file not working
Wesley Vogel 123WVogel...@comcast.net microsoft public windowsxp general There is a copy of the original HOSTS file on your XP CD. In \I386\HOSTS Since you have ac:\I386 folder, it is not unreasonable that there would be a copy there also. I assume that your c:\I386 folder is a copy of the I386 folder from the XP

MVPS HOSTS File Update [FEB-09-2008]
WAMP starts up fine, but when I enter jakemiles.com.local in the browser, it goes to WAMP's index.php page, not my virtual host's page. Does anyone see what I'm doing wrong? I've included the relevant entries from the windows hosts file (in WINDOWS/System32/drivers/etc), httpd.conf, and conf/extra/httpd-

Adding a host file via group policy
FrustratedofWeybridge FrustratedofWeybri...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public internetexplorer general I have now renamed this hosts file, Are you using a hosts file (for a local lookup of IP addresses for hostnames)? If so, Windows will first look in the hosts file to see if you defined a lookup there

Installing a hosts file in MacOS 9.1
Chuck Harris cf-NO-SPAM-har...@erols.com rec radio amateur boatanchors You have a file in winblows called hosts. It is designed to allow for hardwired mapping of abstract domain names, Typically the hosts file is used for mapping your fixed domain named devices such as printers into their fixed ip address.

Problem with the HOSTS file
Geoffrey quanEXCESSBAGGAGE...@bigfoot.com alt sys mac newuser-help Gary Sumlak <gar...@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote: I've gone through the Apple support doc a dozen times, and I can't figure out why the system will not use the "Systems Folder\Preferences\Hosts" file. I have even tried putting it in "Systems

Hosts file problem
As I read down the page (link above), I see that, "If you are using a HOSTS file now, check to see if there are any needed entries before you replace it with the new download. Several users have reported overwriting their entries for Norton's Email Protection. 127.0.0.1 pop3.norton.antivirus 127.0.0.1

Cannot access domains with IE 7 but can access numeric IP addr
mikeyhsd mikey...@sprintpcs.com microsoft public windowsxp basics had you cleaned the cookies before updating the hosts file. is it possible they are just left For instance: In my hosts file there are two entries. 127.0.0.1 ads.cnn.com and 127.0.0.1 ads.cnn.net When I ran Ad-Aware 2007 this morning there was

Many to One mappings in Windows HOSTS file
Several users can log in to the domain, I have devided them in 2 OU, i want each OU to have other hosts file. But it seems the client is not accepting the gpo... Other gpo's are accepted... "Meinolf Weber" wrote: Hello Marcel, The user has no rights in that folder by default, so run it as a STARTUP script instead

virtual host doesn't work in WAMP, works on mac
C3F47...@anta.net: You cannot know the absolute location of the hosts file. For example, the hosts file of the XP machine I'm writing this on is not located where you state it is. If the HOST file is in play on the O/S, then I have not seen a command the can be set to direct the O/S to look else where for the Host

Win 98 host file
S. Pidgorny <MVP> slavi...@yahoo.com harvard comp security ibm ibmmvs security cforum microsoft public security microsoft public win2000 security microsoft public windowsxp security_admin Roger, Actually, hosts file lookup takes place before DNS lookup (http://support.microsoft.com/?id=172218) - all hosts files

How to block IPs with 'route.exe' in Vista
I had done all that you have mentioned and and I still can ping host by name that are not in my hosts file. Even without any host names in my hosts file I can log on to my AD domain. When I do this and run the ipconfig /displaydns I only see an entry for 1.0.0.127 in-addr-arpa. When I put the host name of my dns

SpyBot 4.0/Hosts File?
Sandi - Microsoft MVP sandi_hardme...@mvps.org microsoft public win98 internet 127.0.0.1 is a legitimate entry that should be in a hosts file. There is a good chance that a hijacker *is* on the system, and that the hosting ISP has put up an info-page to help after shutting down the hijacker --

Spyware and virus alerts
Tim ad...@sheerhell.lan opera general On Thu, 30 May 2002 19:30:07 -0400, MilesAlexander <A...@Not.com> wrote: So.... what may have been the purpose in moving the location of the Hosts file within Windows? Microsoft not being able to intelligently use directory structures? It's interesting that they're copying the

My Host File Has Been Hacked-Need Help
What you may want to try is having two hosts files. A empty file and your full file. Prior to shutdown rename name the full file to hosts.full and then rename hosts.empty to hosts. After you are up and running rename hosts to hosts.empty and hosts.full to hosts. This may speed up your boot time.

problemen met openen van webpagina
Our solution in this department is to maintain a hosts file that our folks pick up and save in \winnt\system32\drivers\etc, containing lookups for the legacy servers. And since name resolution goes to the hosts file, if present, before attempting a DNS query, everything should work just fine.

Hosts file question
'this old man' begl...@mpinet.net 24hoursupport helpdesk In addition to blocked sender, mail rules (incl no vowels) I use the windows "host' file I have tried this and it works http://accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html Important, please read the information here before using the hosts file 1.

HOST File
Tom Stiller tomstil...@bigfoot.com comp sys mac comm In article <8tkili$1vv$1@nnrp1. deja.com>, avan...@my-deja.com wrote: I create the hosts file as directed using simpletext -- when i go to sekect the 'hosts' file under the advanced tcp/ip control panel , it say -- unable to find programm --- it's not finding

xp "hosts" file need new driver
Bergop ber...@telenet.be microsoft public nl windowsxp home Heb mijn hostfile verwijderd omdat ik ervan overtuigd was dat ik er nog een backup van had. Nu blijkt dat in die backup geen zit. Waar kan ik een standaard hosts file halen en zoja welke. Draai op XP Home en AVG virus scanner. mvg Bergop.