# localhost name resolution is handle within DNS itself. # lines or following the machine name denoted by a ‘#’ symbol. # Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one # be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name. # entry should be kept on an individual line. # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows. # Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp. Now, create a notepad file named Hosts and paste the following text into that file:.Now, locate the host file in the directory and rename it to the host.bak (to do so you might need to take ownership of the file first).Firstly, open the FIle explorer and go to the following location:.
However, if you see any changes done to your host file, you can reset it with the steps given below: Typically the host file should not be touched or changed at all. This causes internet issues such as not working with applications like Origin. However, sometimes this file becomes infected, corrupted, or contains incorrect information. There is a host file present in every windows installation that helps redirect websites to their corresponding IP addresses.