Vince--
Thanks-- you sent more than just what I asked for, which is nice. It is what
I needed.
Actually, I found "Hosts" by reading the Wikipedia entry about it. (late
last night). What still puzzles me is why I can't find it by a Search. Is it
an "Administrator" thing? When I went to the file, it is not marked
"Hidden", and opens fine in "Notepad". I did not try to edit it.
What bothers me is that this search failure is probably making other
searches give false results, also. This "Big brother knows best" attitude
is what I hate in Windows, and I am considered a Fan. A selective search
failure ca be a serious problem, if you think it means (as in this case)
that a file is missing.
Thanks-- Bill--W4BSG
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vincent Winterling" <vwinterling@verizon.net>
To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 6:24 AM
Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Re: OpenDNS Problem
> 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
>> http://freetrafficbar.com?r=74276
>>
>>
>> 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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