Hosts file does not work for me

NickVini · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2015 4:40 am

MysteryFCM wrote:

The routers config is unlikely to have any affect if it's just installing the HOSTS file that causes it.

It's possible one of the entries is causing it, but without a pcap (wireshark.org) or being able to see the machine myself, I'm a little puzzled (the HOSTS file just blocks hostnames, it doesn't block IPs).

Are you able to load this in the browser?

82.165.40.133

If so, it's possible your connection relies on the DNS Client service (assuming it was only disabled when installing the HOSTS file?). This is usually only required on corporate and some SMB networks, not usually required on a typical residential ISP connection.

So, here's what I did some minutes ago:
Disabled DNS client (set it to start manually)
Using HostMan successfully replaced standard HOSTS by hpHosts file
Tried to access google.com - not accessible; tried to access IP address - it works! I even tried to access other IP's they load good as well. Hostnames are not accessible.

Last step: restarted in safe mode, restored HOSTS back to standard and enabled DNS client and set it to run automatically.

Steven, I've no idea what's wrong with my system but there is something wrong otherwise it would normally allow to use HOSTS editions other than default one.

MysteryFCM · **Joined:** Thu May 28, 2009 10:25 am **Posts:** 6017

Can you repeat the steps, but NOT disable the DNS Client service this time please? (I suspect your connection relies on it)

/edit

Setting it to manual is the same as disabled unless you start the service manually. You need to ensure its set to Automatic instead of Manual/Disabled.

NickVini · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2015 4:45 am

MysteryFCM wrote:

If possible, can you try installing the optimized version of hpHosts, and leaving the DNS Client service enabled please? (will allow determination of whether that is the cause or not).

Ok, I will try optimized now.

MysteryFCM · **Joined:** Thu May 28, 2009 10:25 am **Posts:** 6017

Cheers

I've got to go in a couple hours or so (spending the day with my son), but will be online until then, and again when I get back this evening.

NickVini · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2015 5:05 am

MysteryFCM wrote:

Cheers

I've got to go in a couple hours or so (spending the day with my son), but will be online until then, and again when I get back this evening.

I wish you and your son to spend a good day Steven

MysteryFCM · **Joined:** Thu May 28, 2009 10:25 am **Posts:** 6017

Cheers

NickVini · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2015 5:15 am

Cheers

I used edition from hosts-optimized.zip, absolutely the same issue. Can't load sites, still can access IP's.
Today will take a closer look to understand what's really going wrong with system to finally sort out this issue.

MysteryFCM · **Joined:** Thu May 28, 2009 10:25 am **Posts:** 6017

Was the DNS Client enabled or disabled?

NickVini · **Posted:** Mon May 04, 2015 1:18 am

MysteryFCM wrote:

Was the DNS Client enabled or disabled?

Steven, I have tried with the DNS client enabled and disabled - absolutely the same problem. I am somewhat disappointed with my system, still can't find the solution :cry:

I think I drop it and install Windows from disc. This preinstalled is a pain.

NickVini · **Posted:** Mon May 04, 2015 1:38 am

Last try with Hewlett-Packard junk... I noticed strange thing: my processor (by the way, AMD A8) is highly loaded (almost 50%) after replacing standard file by hpHosts file, it is even with DNS client disabled and even with optimized HOSTS edition. I'll try to disable all Hewlett-Packard services via services.msc.

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