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zelnaga
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 Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: unable to change c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts? |
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I tried changing my c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file (wanted to add a new host) and... apparently, if I do, AVG will report, when doing a full system scan, that it's been changed, and will revert it.
I don't want that file reverted. I changed it and I *want* it changed.
What can I do to remedy this behavior? A Google search suggested that it be write protected, and although that is certainly something I can do, I'm not sure if that'd stop AVG from reverting it, anyway (ie. write enable it, change it, and then write protect it all over again).
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Cudni
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maybe disable AVG (antispyware module?) from scanning the host file until after you made the change
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dragon1988
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Try adding it to exceptions?
- Open AVG Control Centre by double clicking on its icon near the clock.
- Click on Tools > Advanced Settings....
- On the left, click on PUP Exceptions.
- Click on Add Exception on the left.
- Browse to the HOSTS file and click the Add button.
- Click OK to apply the settings.
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Kodl
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: Re: unable to change c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts? |
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| zelnaga wrote: | I tried changing my c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file (wanted to add a new host) and... apparently, if I do, AVG will report, when doing a full system scan, that it's been changed, and will revert it.
I don't want that file reverted. I changed it and I *want* it changed.
What can I do to remedy this behavior? A Google search suggested that it be write protected, and although that is certainly something I can do, I'm not sure if that'd stop AVG from reverting it, anyway (ie. write enable it, change it, and then write protect it all over again). |
I recommend upgrading to AVG8
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