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April 2nd 08, 11:56 AM
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Can't save changes to windows system file
I really need to change a system file called 'hosts'. I've changed it many
times before, but today I'm not allowed. I access the file, make a very small change, then try to save it just by leaving the path as is. Then I get a message that says "Cannot save file, check path.." But I haven't changed the path! Even if I do try to re-type the path, that doesn't help. Any suggestions??? 
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April 2nd 08, 12:02 PM
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Can't save changes to windows system file
Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista
http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-owne...menu-vista.htm ------- *Report back, please* [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to so that others may learn and benefit from the issue] [How to ask a question] http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Flowerchild" wrote in message ... I really need to change a system file called 'hosts'. I've changed it many times before, but today I'm not allowed. I access the file, make a very small change, then try to save it just by leaving the path as is. Then I get a message that says "Cannot save file, check path.." But I haven't changed the path! Even if I do try to re-type the path, that doesn't help. Any suggestions???
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April 2nd 08, 12:07 PM
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Can't save changes to windows system file
Flowerchild wrote:
I really need to change a system file called 'hosts'. I've changed it many times before, but today I'm not allowed. I access the file, make a very small change, then try to save it just by leaving the path as is. Then I get a message that says "Cannot save file, check path.." But I haven't changed the path! Even if I do try to re-type the path, that doesn't help. Any suggestions??? If you have changed the hosts file many times before, then this time you are forgetting to run Notepad elevated. Or maybe you've only changed the hosts file on XP before. On Vista, the hosts file is protected. To change it, Start OrbSearch boxtype: Notepad. When Notepad appears in the Results box above, right-click on it and choose "Run as Administrator". An elevated Notepad will open. Open the hosts file with your elevated Notepad and make your changes. You will be able to save it now. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic!
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April 2nd 08, 12:40 PM
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Can't save changes to windows system file
Bob wrote:
Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-owne...menu-vista.htm This is a situation where the OP does *not* want to take permanent ownership of the hosts file - a protected file. See my answer to him/her. The take ownership right-click entry is fine, but taking ownership is not the answer to everything. Permissions changes should be used judiciously, only where actually needed. Temporarily elevation should be used in this case. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic!
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April 4th 08, 08:10 AM
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Can't save changes to windows system file
What new security software have you recently installed that may protest the
hosts file? Many programs have that option including Spybot Search and Destroy! "Flowerchild" wrote in message ... I really need to change a system file called 'hosts'. I've changed it many times before, but today I'm not allowed. I access the file, make a very small change, then try to save it just by leaving the path as is. Then I get a message that says "Cannot save file, check path.." But I haven't changed the path! Even if I do try to re-type the path, that doesn't help. Any suggestions???
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