Here is what your hosts file should look like normally
# 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
To locate your hosts file go to Start - Search- type -hosts in the box
and search open the hosts file using Notepad or Wordpad.
If you can't locate it using search go to
C:\WINDOWS\system32|drivers\etc
COPY AND SAVE THE FILE TO ANOTHER LOCATION LIKE YOUR DESK TOP BEFORE YOU START PLAYING WITH THE ORIGINAL.
Once opened delete any lines that appear below 127.0.0.1 localhost
Now close the file you will be prompted to save Changes SAY YES
Now try and access the internet if you can go here
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.htmlhttp://www.winpatrol.com/ Winpatrol is good it lets you lock your hosts file. You can do this yourself by making it a read only file but I would get winpatrol if I were you.
Good Luck hope this helps
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