can't edit host files

[JVG1023]

I have been trying to edit hosts files through running notepad as an admin but I am still not allowed to save the changes made.

 

[TechyInAZ]

Try running wordpad as admin and opening the hosts file there.

 

[JVG1023]

Try running wordpad as admin and opening the hosts file there.

access denied

my account is setup as an admin but it still wont work.

 

[USAFRet]

I have been trying to edit hosts files through running notepad as an admin but I am still not allowed to save the changes made.

And how does this differ from your previous thread, which was closed for a reason.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3608903/edit-save-host-files.html

Closing this one as well.