Can anyone please tell me what is hosts change c:/windows/system 32/drivers/etc/hosts?

when i run my anti-virus with avg it comes up straight away can anyone please tell me what the problem is and how do i fix it

Can anyone please tell me what is hosts change c:/windows/system 32/drivers/etc/hosts?
hosts is what you need to get connected online. The Hosts file is infected and needs to be re-made. call the microsoft pc safety dept. they have 24/7 free support. 1-866-727-2338. Also, i work for them and we would be more than happy to assist you. Hope this helps.


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OneCare Online Scanner or (safety.live.com)





1. Proceed to http://safety.live.com then click on the yellow button "Full Service Scan".


2. Click “Accept” on the Service Agreement.”


3. Click "Install Now" button.


NOTE: If installation is unsuccessful, click on the information bar below the address bar then click "Install ActiveX Control"


4. When a Security Warning dialog box appears, asking you if you want to install the Windows Live Safety Center Component scanner, please click “Install”.


5. Click on "Launch Scanner" button.


6. A secondary windowpane opens up titled Full Service Scan.


a. Click on “Next” to proceed with the complete scan.


b. A progress bar will appear showing the status of the scanning tools while it’s downloading.


c. A Status: Scanning your computer appears with


- Virus and spyware scan


- Registry Cleaner Scan


- Disk Cleanup scan


- Disk Fragmentation Scan


- Open Ports scan


- Computer information


d. After the scan, click on “Next” on the summary page.


e. Status Window: Fixing process will start.


f. Summary page will appear. Click on “Next”.


NOTE: Share information with Microsoft has a check by default.


g. Uploading report with Microsoft will proceed.


h. You will see a message "Scan is Done."
Reply:The hosts file is a computer file used to store information on where to find a node on a computer network. This file maps hostnames to IP addresses. The hosts file is used as a supplement to (or instead of) the domain name system on networks of varying sizes. Unlike DNS, the hosts file is under the control of the user who is using the computer.





Sometimes spyware or viruses will rewrite your hosts file to prevent you accessing certain sites.