Article ID: 923947
Article Last Modified on 2/7/2007
APPLIES TO
- Windows Vista Business
- Windows Vista Enterprise
- Windows Vista Home Basic
- Windows Vista Home Premium
- Windows Vista Starter
- Windows Vista Ultimate
SYMPTOMS
When you try to change the Hosts file or the Lmhosts file in Microsoft Windows Vista, you may receive an error message that resembles either of the following.
Error message 1
Error message 2
This issue occurs even though you log on by using an account that has administrative credentials.
WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, follow these steps:
- Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Notepad, and then click Run as administrator.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
- Open the Hosts file or the Lmhosts file, make the necessary changes, and then click Save on the Edit menu.
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