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Missing C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\HOSTS

Anonymous
2011-02-28T22:17:55+00:00

Hello!

Today I am here because I need help. My computer does't have the following file C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\HOSTS

What I am suppose to do now??Does anyone have any idea?Is it dangerous?

Please help me, is there anyone that can help me?

Thank you,

Jenish

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage

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    Anonymous
    2011-03-01T21:03:46+00:00

    Thank you very much, this was helpful. I have followed Pegasus steps.

    Anyways thank you very much, was very helpful.

    Can you help me with another issue?? I have described on : http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/windows-security-centre-service-cant-be-started/4423fc14-7a43-e011-9577-d485645a8348

    Please help me, I do really need help. I don't really know what to do.

    Thank you very much,

    Jenish

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-03-01T18:56:40+00:00

    Hi   Jenish,

    1)       What exactly are you referring to accomplish?

    You may refer the steps provided by Pegasus in the link below

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-system/hosts-file-missing-after-removing-my-security/d03722b7-20ec-4b28-a1c1-2fe3ddc1b62c

    You may want to refer the article below

    How do I reset the hosts file back to the default?

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034

    Thanks and Regards:

    Ajay K

    Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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