Where is the hosts file located? How do I modify the hosts file?

The hosts file is a file on the computer used to associate the URL and IP address visited by the user. Sometimes users need to modify this file, but most users are willing to do so, because they do not know where the hosts file is located. At the same time, there are many users found the hosts file do not know how to modify, now give you a detailed introduction to these operations. 1, open the “Start” menu, click “All programs”, find “Notepad” in the “Accessories”. 2. Right-click Notepad and choose Run as Administrator from the shortcut menu. (This step is very important) 3, then pop up a new Notepad window, click the “File” menu, select “Open”. 4. In the “Open” dialog box, select the folder “C: \Windows\System32\drivers\etc” through the drop-down menu, and “C: \Windows\System32\drivers\etc” is the location where the hosts file is stored.