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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
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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
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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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