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  2. Dec 28, 2011 · The question is: are you trying to redirect a whole host to a single port (?!) or just the port 80 (of that host) to port 8080? Most answers here are on how to redirect (or at least try to redirect...;-) port 80 of a host to port 8080 of your "localhost".

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  4. Jul 23, 2024 · Hosts file not working on Windows? Get fixes here! Learn to troubleshoot common issues, reset permissions, and restore functionality.

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  5. Host file not working on Windows 7. Ask Question. Asked 13 years, 6 months ago. Modified 13 years, 6 months ago. Viewed 8k times. 0. Our ISP accidentally switched us from a static IP to DHCP (long story) and it might be another day or two before we get our static IP back.

  6. Make sure that it whatever application is ignoring the hosts file is actually using Windows' DNS cache in the first place. For instance, the Chrome browser respects the hosts file, but has its own DNS cache that must be flushed separately from Windows' if the hosts file is updated.

  7. Sep 11, 2019 · One reason to edit the hosts file is if you want a super basic way to block websites from loading on your computer. Enter an invalid or wrong IP address for the site you want to block, and each time you try accessing it, the hosts file will load the IP address you chose.

  8. Jun 26, 2024 · 26th June 2024 by Manish Sahay. Everything about the Windows Hosts file – Definition, Benefits, Locate, Edit, Test, Protect, Download. What is DNS. What is Windows Hosts file. How the Hosts file Work. Hosts file Type. Location of the Hosts file. Which Address to Use. Benefits of Using a Custom Hosts file. How to Edit the Hosts file.

  9. 6 days ago · 1. Run Notepad as Administrator: Before you can edit the hosts file successfully, you must run Notepad as an administrator. Right-click on Notepad and select “Run as administrator,” then open the hosts file from the File menu. 2. Check File Path: The correct location of the hosts file should be `C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts`.

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