Data Anchor Hosts File?

Discussion in 'FirstDefense-ISR Forum' started by KikiBibi, Nov 11, 2006.

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  1. KikiBibi

    KikiBibi Registered Member

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    Is it safe to data anchor hosts file? Since it's under system folders, I thought I ask first.

    Edit: ok Thanks for the reply.
     
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    KikiBibi, Nov 11, 2006
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  2. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    I wouldn't anchor anything in the systems folder. You are just asking for trouble. Not sure I see the need.
     
    Peter2150, Nov 12, 2006
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  3. wilbertnl

    wilbertnl Registered Member

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    It's safe.
    Your block list would work in any snapshot. :D
    On the other hand, when you mess it up, it's messed up in all snapshots, probably no big deal for you.

    And when you decide to unanchor, you need to recreate the hosts files in the other snapshots.
    You might want to verify that Windows boots without a hosts file.
     
    wilbertnl, Nov 12, 2006
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