Solved try to save the hosts file

cyberlogos

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Thanks for sharing these instructions, which I followed to the letter and added the "Take ownership". I use the new menu on the Windows/System32/drivers/etc folder. Notwithstanding, as I try to save the hosts file on Windows/System32/drivers/etc it responds "Denied access" and does not allow to save it. I also tried to change its Properties, and I did but with no avail, no effect whatsoever. It just offers the alternative to save it as a .txt in Documents. Kindly assist...

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2814-take-ownership-add-context-menu-windows-8-a.html
 
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here is the easiest way to export your system drivers..

DISM /Online /Export-Driver /Destination:C:\drivers

create a drivers folder on your c drive and run the above command, this will export all the driver inf files, copy that to usb, install windows and if needed point to that usb drivers folder
 

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my question is to solve how to save an edited hosts file in Sytem32/drivers/etc folder - not to export the drivers
 

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  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    toshiba satellite S855D
    CPU
    AMD A10-4600 APU 2.30 GHz
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD graphics
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    chrome
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Well it was easier than expected. I just copied the hosts file to desktop, edited, and copied it as administrator to the System32/drivers/etc folder. It worked!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    toshiba satellite S855D
    CPU
    AMD A10-4600 APU 2.30 GHz
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD graphics
    Browser
    chrome
    Antivirus
    f-secure
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