[HELP] Can't Edit Host File

Hi. i have problems when i won't to edit host in
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

When i won't to edit this before i just fine i just copy and paste from desktop to edit this.
but i try to copy from desktop to host folder in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
i just error for "You need permission to perform this action" to do this and option only
"Try Again" and "Cancel"

and i try to edit with notepad and notepad++ "Run as Administrator"
i got i can't save no matter what i do in file.

Notepad say "Access is Denied"


Notepad++ say "Please check if this file is open in another program"

I'm the only one using this laptop and i try to restart my laptop
and try to open its is not work.

Got any idea how to fix this problems?


Sorry for my bad english becouse i from Malaysia.

Anyone here can help me ?

It might be your antivirus blocking it try disabling it and dont forget to re-enable it after

i have disabled my antivirus from startup and i still can't edit host file

What are your permissions? (right click, properties, security, advanced)

Are you running as Administrator? Another thing you might try, copy the file to your desktop, edit it & then copy it back to the folder. When asked if you want to replace the current file, click yes.

adamf said:

What are your permissions? (right click, properties, security, advanced)

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When i click Apply i got error.

Borg 386 said:

Are you running as Administrator? Another thing you might try, copy the file to your desktop, edit it & then copy it back to the folder. When asked if you want to replace the current file, click yes.

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i already try and i got this

Win 7 or 8 Take Ownership of a File or Folder ((hope this helps))