Exception applying hosts file changes:
Cannot create file C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\HOSTS.

I have tried HostsXpert.exe to restore Host file to it's original condition. However, it didn't appear to work as intended and the problem remains. I clicked "writeable" prior to "restore to original condition".

How about a simple System Restore. Do that and please post back here with whether it worked.

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Originally Posted by donf

How about a simple System Restore. Do that and please post back here with whether or not it worked.

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Donf

"System Restore" does not solve the problem. I have had the problem for some months and it is only evident when I try to activate a particular "FireTrust" product namely, Benign. All other systems and downloads are working fine.

Beau4

Are you on the administrator account? If that doesn't help then go into command prompt and try to delete it from there. After that see if you can get the hosts file from another computer and copy it back.

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Originally Posted by Bardonicus

Are you on the administrator account? If that doesnt help then go into command prompt and try to delete it from there. After that see if you can get the hosts file from another computer and copy it back.

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Yes, on the administrator account. I'll try yr other suggestion. Thanks.

Here's a forum dedicated to Benign products: CastleCops® Benign - Troubleshooting

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

Here's a forum dedicated to Benign products: CastleCops® Benign - Troubleshooting

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Thanks 4 that. I had a quick look and plenty of information there. I'll get back 2 it.

Regards Beau4

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Originally Posted by Beau4

Thanks 4 that. I had a quick look and plenty of information there. I'll get back 2 it.

Regards Beau4

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NeedKarma

The problem now solved but I'm not sure just how. There were so many things I tried and then all of a sudden I found that I could apply HostsXpert.exe to restore Host file to it's original condition. It wouldn't work before but something I have done recently must have fixed the problem thus allowing the programme to restore Host file to original condition.

Many thanks to all replies.

Regards

Beau4