Unattended HOSTS file...

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ok pretty simple question..

I wanna block sites with the HOSTS file unattended... should i modify the HOSTS file in the I386 folder of my CD, or should i leave that one alone and make a copy to put in the "$OEM$\$$\System32\drivers\etc\" folder?

thanks.

[Scubar]

i just replace the one in the I386 Dir

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cool thanks =)

[oioldman]

i do it the same method you describe in your original post.

just place your file in $OEM$\$$\System32\drivers\etc\

use it all the time and works a treat

[Mordac85]

Using the $OEM$ is probably the easier way to administer your file over time too.

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sounds like both ways work. I've replaced the HOSTS file in my I386 folder with the one i use now and tested an install.. worked perfect.

I'm gonna try and create one at $OEM$\$$\Drivers\Etc\ and see which one over writes which lol. i'm guessing the $OEM$ one will.

[T D]

Yep, the OEM will overwrite, hosts in i386 is in dosnet.inf and that copies before $OEM$