How do I fix the problem that although I am logged in as administrator I cannot make changes to my hosts file in Windows 10. I keep getting a message that I don't have permission?

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2026-03-26 21:05

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To fix the issue of not being able to edit your hosts file in Windows 10 as an administrator, right-click on Notepad (or your preferred text editor) and select "Run as administrator." Then, open the hosts file by navigating to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts. Make your changes and save the file. If you still face issues, ensure that your user account has the necessary permissions to modify the file by checking its properties under the Security tab.

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