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When removing threats get message: cannot create file...
Hi,
When i try to remove the threats found, I get the following error:
"C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc\hosts" . Access in denied.
Is there a way to get round this?
I cannot get rid of some threats and they prevent things like google and poker stars from working.
Thanks in advance
Doug
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Senior Member
Do you have anything locking the HOSTS file such as spyware blaster?
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thanks for reply.
I dont have anything blocking it as far as i know. Is there a way i can check>
Thanks,
Doug
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Hello,
Please delete your old host file.
Where the hosts file is located depends on your Windows version.
Windows 2000/XP/NT: C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc
Windows 95/98: C:\windows\hosts
Then download a new host file on this site:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt
Copy the whole text.
Then create a new txt file on your desktop and name it hosts without any extensions.
Then paste the text into it and store the file at the same place like mentioned above.
Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot
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