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January 2013
January 2013
Updating host file and user permissions
Hi there,
I have been trying to update my host file on my Sony Vaio (VPCSE series) Windows 7.
When I try to save the file, I'm unable to save the file due to restricted permissions.
I have checked the security levels for the C drive and for Notepad (which is what I use to edit my host file) and still no joy.
I then tried to edit the permissions for the folder Windows > System32 > drivers> etc, I'm blocked from changing the permissions (see attached).
My guess is this is something that was set at factory install as it's recommended not to change the host file. However, I know how to change the host file (as I test websites as part of my job).
Any tips and advice would be great.
Thanks.
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