

[Install Instructions using the included Installer (98/ME/XP)]

You may use the included batch file "hosts.bat" to copy the included HOSTS file to the proper
location on your machine. This batch file will backup the existing HOSTS file prior to copying
the updated version. The backed-up file will be renamed to HOSTS.backup.

To use: double-click on hosts.bat

Important: Windows Vista requires special instructions:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsvista.htm

The easiest way to update the hosts file in Vista is simply to copy the included hosts file to 
your C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ folder

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Note: if prompted by one of your Security programs about this file, allow it to run. Also if
you are prompted by a Security program about changes to the HOSTS file = allow them.

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[Important Notice - 2K/XP/Vista Users]
In most cases a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) tends to slow down the machine. This only occurs
in W2000 and XP. Windows 98 and Windows ME are not affected.

To resolve this issue (manually) open the "Services Editor"

Start | Run (type) "services.msc" (no quotes) 
Scroll down to "DNS Client", Right-click and select: Properties 
Click the drop-down arrow for "Startup type" 
Select: Manual, click Apply/Ok and restart.

For more details please see:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm


[Manual Install Instructions]
Always backup the existing file prior to replacing with a newer version.

You can simply copy the included HOSTS file to the proper location.

Windows Vista = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC 
Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC 
Win 98/ME = C:\WINDOWS 

Note: the above locations are for the default paths (Windows folder location)

When prompted to overwrite select Yes
