I do not have Antivirus software and I will try again tomorrow. I just ran the Mr. Fixit many different ways and what I see is that it renames my current hosts file to hosts. You don't really "need" a host files anyway - it just contains IP addresses to sites that you might want your browser to block and not display like advertising sites. Then call McAfee back and tell them that it is impossible for your hosts file to be corrupted since it is just the default XP hosts file and see what they are going to do about your icon not showing up in the XP Taskbar Notification area.
If they don't like it, delete your hosts file and it will be even more impossible for your hosts file to be corrupted since you don't even have one. I think it has nothing to do with your hosts file, and McAfee either has no idea what the problem is or they will instruct you to uninstall using their special uninstall program of course and reinstall your McAfee and "see if it helps". When you do that, be sure you go thorough the entire process from end to end with them on the phone, including and especially a reboot and don't disconnect from the call until you get satisfaction.
You don't want to have to call them back when it doesn't work and start over with your problem on a new person. I understand that you are unable to access google. A possibility is that is it blocked in the host file. In the resulting window, search a line that reads " If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.
If you cannot get to Google, your system may have malicious software on it, so I would start with some good scans, reboot, then if your still have an issue with getting to Google, take a look at your hosts file:.
If it is not found in that location, and I am assuming it is the computer that says the hosts file exists, where it has been moved is anybody's guess.
Click Start, Search, click "All files and folders", in the top blank type "hosts" note the "s" , on the "look in:" field select Local hard drives , and click Search.
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User's post on August 23, Just to clarify, "text editor," the hosts file must not be saved with any form of "formatting" codes such as those inserted by word-processors such as Word, unless saved file output is changed to e. Word "text-only,". In reply to bcn9zyg's post on February 12, It sounds like you are getting the run around.
Or you can create a new hosts file using the example text on the Mr. Fixit page. Tell McAfee to stop making excuses. Not an IT pro? Windows Server TechCenter. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Platform Networking. If you are prompted to enter an administrator password, tap or click Continue. On the File menu, select Save as , type "hosts" in the File name box, and then save the file to the desktop.
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To reset the Hosts file back to the default, follow these steps: Open Notepad. Close Notepad. To do this, follow these steps: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Search , type run, and then tap the Run icon.
Select the Hosts file, and rename it "Hosts. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help.
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