How to reset the Hosts file back to the default - Microsoft Support
Are you trying to or clear out entries added by malware? skachat hosts fail v windows 7
: Use Microsoft’s official support guide to reset it automatically. How to reset the Hosts file back to
You don't need to download a hosts file for Windows 7; you can simply recreate it manually. The original file is a plain text file located at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts . How to Restore the Default Hosts File select All Files (*.*)
: Copy and paste the default Windows 7 hosts file content (a simple # localhost header is sufficient).
: Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc , select All Files (*.*) , and save it as hosts (no file extension). Troubleshooting
: Search for "Notepad," right-click it, and choose "Run as administrator".