How to Change HOST file in Windows 7

Windows 7 and Windows Vista wont allow you to change the system specific files. But we do have one work around to change those files.

In this example we are going to see how to change the system specific file "host" which is present in the C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\

1. Click the Start menu

2. Click All Programs

3. Click Accessories

4. Right Click on "Notepad"

5. Select "Run as Administrator"

6. Open the host file and now you are done and you can change the file content.