Need to edit hosts file on your computer, but not sure what it is or how to edit it? Here's a guide explaining the hosts file and the steps to edit the hosts file on Windows 10 or Windows 11.

SysMate Hosts File Walker is a freeware to edit or modify the hosts file in Windows. With Host File Walker you can add as many records to system hosts file.

What does HOSTS file actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

Fix There was an error while attempting to read the local hosts file, Event ID 1012 in Event Viewer of Windows 11/10 by following these solutions.

Starting at the end of July, Microsoft has begun detecting HOSTS files that block Windows 10 telemetry servers as a 'Severe' security risk.