In this video, you will learn how to edit the hosts file on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7—a powerful tool for customizing domain-to-IP mappings, blocking websites, or redirecting URLs locally. Whether you’re troubleshooting network issues, blocking ads, or testing domains, this tutorial shows you how to access and modify the hosts file using Notepad with Administrator privileges.
🔧 What’s Covered:
Where the hosts file is located: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
How to open Notepad as Administrator
How to safely make and save changes
Common examples like blocking websites (e.g. 127.0.0.1 facebook.com)
Tips to avoid access denied or permission errors
✅ This method works on all major Windows versions: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
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