Re: protect HOSTS file from hijackers

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If I change the attribute of my HOSTS file to "read only", will it be
safe from being hijacked?

No. But it won't hurt to change your HOSTS file to Read-only anyway. I
have mine set that way. Locking the hosts file will prevent most hosts
hijackers from doing harm, but malware can do all kinds of things. You also
need other protection.

Also see Curt Christianson's post in this thread.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:1171772209.744257.118890@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
yeehaw <ralloha2@xxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
If I change the attribute of my HOSTS file to "read only", will it be
safe from being hijacked?
BTW, the previous post about yahoo being blocked, I downloaded a
different HOSTS file from a different site, instead of 1,703 kb, this
one is 231, not as complete but the other one blocked too much, anyone
know of an ultimate HOSTS file that is updated regularly?
Thanks,
Ramey

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