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How to Edit the hosts File on Windows 10 or 11

You can edit the hosts file with any text editor. There are a variety available, but both Windows 10 and 11 come with Notepad ...
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Windows 10: HOSTS file blocking telemetry is now flagged as a risk

Starting at the end of July, Microsoft has begun detecting HOSTS files that block Windows 10 telemetry servers as a 'Severe' security risk. The HOSTS file is a text file located at C:\Windows\system32 ...