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Question about Vista & HOSTS file
Name: vk5296 Date: August 31, 2007 at 20:13:51 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: AMD 3500 Product: n/a
Comment:
Hi all,
I don't have Vista, so I need to ask.
If a user is an administrator on a Vista computer, can they edit the HOSTS file to block websites? Can a program that they run successfully edit the HOSTS file or will it get blocked by Vista's security features?
Name: Sabertooth Date: September 1, 2007 at 07:13:17 Pacific
Reply:
"If a user is an administrator on a Vista computer, can they edit the HOSTS file to block websites?"
Ordinarily, Vista will firmly deny you permission to modify that file, even if you are logged on as an administrative user. This is in line with Vista's security MO: which centers around protecting the typical user from himself.
"Can a program that they run successfully edit the HOSTS file or will it get blocked by Vista's security features?"
I believe the answer from above clarifies this additional inquiry as well.
Note: You can still edit the host file albeit after scaling a couple of hoops.
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Response Number 4
Name: XpUser Date: September 1, 2007 at 08:01:48 Pacific
Reply:
Hello JoAnne - you've got a nice site. FYI we usually direct users to go HERE for any issues related to HOSTS file.
i_Xp/VistaUser
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