Windows Vista - C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hostsvista.htm
Vincent Winterling
Vineland, NJ
-----Original Message-----
From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Aycock
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 3:10 PM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: OpenDNS Problem
Norm and all
I have had trouble finding the "Hosts" file before and, in fact have never
found it. I am asking for help.
I am running a Medion laptop, using Vista Home premium-SP2 (32Bit) I have
2.0GB of RAM. The OS is the one installed when bought, and I have kept all
updates current. It is on a LAN.
I have the folder options set to show hidden files and system files, and I
am using the entry block above the "start" Icon to initiate the search. No
luck.
I have looked in system folders also. Where should the file (Hosts) be
located in a normal situation?
Any and all help appreciated.
Bill--W4BSG
----- Original Message -----
From: "Norm Higgs" <norm@forbiddenjoy.com>
To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: OpenDNS Problem
> One more thing you need to check is your hosts file. Its a hidden file
> with no extension - its just named 'hosts'. Do a search for it (make
> sure hidden files and system files are checked) to locate it. Open it
> with notepad and see if there are any entries there for security and
> antivirus sites. Normally there should not be. Delete any security
> related entries.
>
> Norm Higgs
> http://forbiddenpc.com
> http://forbiddenpc.blogspot.com
> http://www.power-blog.com/info/4365
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>
>
> On 2011-05-28 9:19 AM, b welkin wrote:
>> Hi, Devan
>>
>> DNS stands for Domain Name Services (or Service, or Server or System -
>> depends on who you ask) and its function is to take the names you type
>> into your browser's Address field and translate that to an IP number.
>> This is done because most people find it easier to type in w w w . s o n
>> y . c o m instead
>>
of<http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/arin-details.jsp?domainTitle=sony.c
om&ip=64.37.182.61>64.37.182.61
>> . Try it out. Type in the number and watch it take you to Sony.
>>
>> So, all ISPs provide DNS servers or server access but OpenDNS claims to
>> handle this EVEN BETTER. FASTER WHITER BRIGHTER
>>
>> But you have to enter their DNS server IP numbers somewhere in your
>> system.. First go to Start | Settings | Control Panel and double click
>> the Network and Dialup Connection icon.>Right< click on your Local Area
>> Connection and choose Properties. Click once on Internet Protocol in the
>> list then click the Properties button just below it. In the lower half of
>> this dialog page make sure the radio button for "Obtain DNS
>> server.....automatically" is selected. OK your way back out. If it was
>> set to some defined address this may well solve your problem. Use the
>> back arrow to go back to the Control Panel - while you're there anyway -
>> and open Internet Properties. Go to the Security tab and click once on
>> the Restricted Sites icon at the top. If there are sites there you might
>> want to use the Sites button to examine them - else it will display "No
>> site are in this zone"
>>
>> OK, so none of that fixed your problem. Next you need to examine your
>> router (you do have a router, yes?). I can't give you click by click for
>> this but to start go to Start | Run and type CMD then enter. In the
>> DOS-styled window type IPCONFIG. There are two numbers of interest here:
>> the IP Address - that's you. And Default Gateway - that's your router.
>> Write these down. And exit.
>>
>> Now go into your browser and type in the Default Gateway numbers (aren't
>> you glad you practiced this on Sony?) This will bring you to your
>> router's LogIn page and without knowing more specifically about your
>> router I can't go further. But if you can get in, poke around for DNS
>> server settings and set them to automatic as you did above for your
>> computer's network card.
>>
>> HTH
>>
>> ...Bryce
>>
>> At 5/28/2011, Devan wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you for the quick overwhelming reponse .Well I am also confused
>>> about the OpenDNS behaviour.
>>> It's supposed to be legit and know its function are supposed to be help
>>> full.I am pretty sure I have not subscribed to OpenDNS although I have
>>> been to their site maybe just registered with them for login purpose. I
>>> have checked with the CRM of my ISP,they also are not sure as yet why
>>> this has happened.According to them these anti-virus sites are not
>>> blocked.
>>>
>>> Currently I am using win2000 pro SP4(bear with me,I know I am still
>>> livin in dino era) but it still serves me
>>> quite well.I also have Trend Micro Anti-Spyware,Anti Trojan Elite
>>> currently running.I did detect some trojans
>>> and they are taken care by the anti-virus I believe so.Today I searched
>>> for Norton anti virus through Google search.
>>> I was given www.symantec-norton.com as search result.Then when I
>>> clicked on that link,it took me straight to OpenDNS site.Still
>>> puzzled,I know my last resort..reinstall windows but I will try for
>>> other options first.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 28/May/2011 4:20 AM, Devan wrote:
>>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>>
>>>> I am using a Wifi Spot facility provided by a legitimate ISP for my
>>>> Internet connections.
>>>> Recently before protecting my Laptop with virus protection,I have been
>>>> surfing the net.
>>>> I decided to use AVG free softwares.So each time I try to connect to
>>>> AVG Web site
>>>> I am immediately hijacked by this OpenDNS site which in return notified
>>>> that it can't
>>>> download the AVG site.The same things happens when I try to connect to
>>>> other popular
>>>> anti-virus protection software products.All other sites are good to go
>>>> for instant connection.
>>>>
>>>> Any experts out there have a clue to why this is happening?..I just
>>>> want to get this OpenDNS
>>>> out of my way and out of my sight(its pretty annoying).
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