for some reason my host files arent in the c:\windows\system32\drivers\ect



where else could they beHow about c:\windows\system32\drivers\[highlight]etc [/highlight]  i did i just typed it WRONG i went the long way by clicking very thing
You might download hosts.zip from Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
thanks i wonder how the got lost or what notGood question.  I don't know the ANSWER off hand.  Could probably find some info but would take some time.  Let US know whether that link I posted worked for you.yes it worked


thanksok cant find it again heres a picIt's probably a hidden system file, then.how do i unhide it thenTools-->Folder Options-->View.  Show hidden files and folders.ill try that when ubuntu gets done installingDidn't you recently have some malware issues ? ?

There are baddies in the wild that will gobble up a hosts file.

patio.    8-)i did all of my scans in safe mode and updated so i dont see y my poor host files are being attack
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i did all of my scans in safe mode and updated so i dont see y my poor host files are being attack
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