Spywatcher changing host file

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Im trying to replace current host file that is showing 127.0.0.1 which is
prevneting me from seeing advertisements. In a previous thread a participant
said the replaced the host with hosts.bak. Where is host.bak? or how do I
change the host so that I can see ads?
 
mike s said:
Im trying to replace current host file that is showing 127.0.0.1 which is
prevneting me from seeing advertisements. In a previous thread a participant
said the replaced the host with hosts.bak. Where is host.bak? or how do I
change the host so that I can see ads?
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Please post the exact URL where you obtained "Spywatcher".

"hosts.bak" - is a back-up of your HOSTS file.

Some helpful tips on blocking unwanted parasites with a hosts file;
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Silj

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is invalid - that we may all benefit)
 
siljaline said:
Please post the exact URL where you obtained "Spywatcher".

"hosts.bak" - is a back-up of your HOSTS file.

Some helpful tips on blocking unwanted parasites with a hosts file;
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
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spywatcher.exe = Spy Cleaner (spycleaner.net, spycleaner-gold.com,
topdownloads.net)
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

Mike, you should uninstall this POS immediately.

If you're sure you want to do away with your hosts file, simply rename it to
OLDHOSTS.

Be careful.
 
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