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Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by halo71, Aug 5, 2005.

  1. halo71 Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,290

    After seeing this in a post by RBS. I did some snooping on my PC. I found entries for doubleclick.com and other sites I am unsure about. Is it okay to delete those entries?

    Edit: Also in the "etc" folder what is the lmhost file? It says Windows can not open. Does not give the option to open with notepad.
    halo71, Aug 5, 2005
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  2. RealBlackStuff Newcomer, in training Posts: 8,165

    If you delete them, the OPPOSITE will happen, the browser CAN then go to those sites.
    RealBlackStuff, Aug 6, 2005
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  3. Liquidlen TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,646

    Open Notepad Clic >Open > Browse to Host file >O.K.
    This should open it, just be sure you know what your doing in that file.You can cause problems with Internet progams you use.
    Liquidlen, Aug 6, 2005
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