windows host files update failed

[Guest]

i am having problems with windows hosts files, after my pc security (avg)
detected a virus, and seamed to deal with it by quaretine, but since then i
was having problems getting updates, with messages windows hosts files
faults, ihave decided to change my security to norton antivirus, but still
have same problems unable to be directed to norton help & suport with message
lu1862 live update was unable to remove the host entries from all windows
hosts files ?? also i seem to have lost the use of my windows security center
?? can anyone help ? thanks

 

[Wesley Vogel]

If you are trying to restore the HOSTS file to its original condition.

There is a copy of the original HOSTS file on your XP CD.

\I386\HOSTS

This is the contents of the original HOSTS file from the XP CD...
Everything is remmed out except 127.0.0.1 localhost

------------below the line---------------
# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host


127.0.0.1 localhost

---------------above the line----------------

I use and recommend the MVPS HOSTS file.

MVPS HOSTS file is a free download from:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/

Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

How To: Hosts File FAQ
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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