Hi, I would like to change the default localhost ip (127.0.0.1) on my Vista Home Premium PC. I tried to modify the "hosts" file located in c:\windows\systems32\drivers\etc but it didnt work. Any idea ?
Message edited by Jerg on 08-11-2007 at 06:07:08 PM
um... LOL. Honestly, when I saw the thread title I thought 'the host file! it's so easy to fix it too! this is gonna be an EASY reply. Then, your post says the host file doesn't fix it. Honestly, I can't think of how else you'd change the localhost. Just for curiosity, why would you want to change the localhost? Why not just specify a new IP in the host file? Like do a localhost2 and set it to whatever you want?
Message edited by cyberjock on 08-11-2007 at 10:04:12 PM
do this and it will let you change/save your hosts file.
1) Browse to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories
2) Right click "Notepad" and select "Run as administrator"
3) Click "Continue" on the UAC prompt
4) Click File -> Open
5) Browse to "C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc"
6) Change the file filter drop down box from "Text Documents (*.txt)" to "All Files (*.*)"
7) Select "hosts" and click "Open"
8) Make the needed changes and close Notepad. Save when prompted.
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