i cant locate my host files

[unlovedwarrior]

for some reason my host files arent in the c:\windows\system32\drivers\ect



where else could they be

[soybean]

How about c:\windows\system32\drivers\[highlight]etc [/highlight]  

[unlovedwarrior]

i did i just typed it wrong i went the long way by clicking very thing

[soybean]

You might download hosts.zip from Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

[unlovedwarrior]

thanks i wonder how the got lost or what not

[soybean]

Good question.  I don't know the answer off hand.  Could probably find some info but would take some time.  Let us know whether that link I posted worked for you.

[unlovedwarrior]

yes it worked


thanks

[unlovedwarrior]

ok cant find it again heres a pic

[Raptor]

It's probably a hidden system file, then.

[unlovedwarrior]

how do i unhide it then

[Rob Pomeroy]

Tools-->Folder Options-->View.  Show hidden files and folders.

[unlovedwarrior]

ill try that when ubuntu gets done installing

[patio]

Didn't you recently have some malware issues ? ?

There are baddies in the wild that will gobble up a hosts file.

patio.    8-)

[unlovedwarrior]

i did all of my scans in safe mode and updated so i dont see y my poor host files are being attack
 [smiley=cry.gif]

[patio]

i did all of my scans in safe mode and updated so i dont see y my poor host files are being attack
 [smiley=cry.gif]

That's not what i said...it could've taken place before your repairs were made