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An Easier Way to Edit the Hosts File in Windows 10 You may need to restart your computer for the new HOSTS file to take effect. If you want to block a website, redirect it to 127.0.0.1.ĭon’t put in the # if you want it to take effect.Īlso, remember that is different than. Start with the target IP address, then a space, then the domain name. To map a domain, add a line based on the examples in the HOSTS file. Now you’ll be able to edit and save changes to your HOSTS file. In Notepad, click File then Open… In the File name field, paste the following path in: Right-click Notepad and choose Run as administrator. Hit the start menu or press the Windows key and start typing Notepad. Contact the administrator to obtain permission” error. Here’s how you can edit your hosts file without getting the “You don’t have permission to save in this location. In Windows 10, if you try to edit your hosts file, you’ll probably be able to open it just fine, but when you go to save it, you’ll get an error: In Windows XP and earlier versions, the process was quite easy, add an exception to your antivirus, open it in Notepad, make your changes then save it. This was probably one of the best and easiest ways I could ensure students didn’t load any unauthorized websites such as Facebook or YouTube.Įditing your Windows Hosts file doesn’t have to feel like going down a rabbit hole. One particular reason I edited the Host file in the past was to block certain websites when I imaged computers for a local high school. The HOSTS file is normally stored in a plain text file in the Windows System folder and can be modified for various use cases. Edit Your Windows 10 Host File as an Administrator But if you want to change your HOSTS file purposefully, here’s how. So, it’s not particularly easy for a normal user to edit. As you can imagine, editing the HOSTS file can easily break your internet if it’s modified incorrectly or maliciously.