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3. To restore the Windows Hosts file
Note: The location of the Hosts file may vary, and some computers may not have this file. For example, if the file exists in Windows 98, it will usually be in C:\Windows; and it is located in the C:\WINNT\system32\drivers\etc folder in Windows 2000. There may also be multiple copies of this file in different locations.
Follow the instructions for your operating system:
* Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000
1. Click Start, point to Find or Search, and then click Files or Folders.
2. Make sure that "Look in" is set to (C
and that "Include subfolders" is checked.
3. In the "Named" or "Search for..." box, type:
hosts
4. Click Find Now or Search Now.
5. For each one that you find, note its location. (This is displayed in the "In Folder" column.)
6. Right-click each file, and then click "Open With."
7. Deselect the "Always use this program to open this program" check box.
8. Scroll through the list of programs and double-click Notepad.
9. When the file opens, delete all the entries in the Hosts file, except for the following line:
127.0.0.1 localhost
10. Close Notepad and save your changes when prompted.
* Windows XP
1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. Click All files and folders.
3. In the "All or part of the file name" box, type:
hosts
4. Verify that "Look in" is set to "Local Hard Drives" or to (C.
5. Click "More advanced options."
6. Check "Search system folders."
7. Check "Search subfolders."
8. Click Search.
9. Click Find Now or Search Now.
10. For each one that you find, note its location. (This is displayed in the "In Folder" column.)
11. Right-click each file, and then click "Open With."
12. Deselect the "Always use this program to open this program" check box.
13. Scroll through the list of programs and double-click Notepad.
14. When the file opens, delete all the entries in the Hosts file except for the following line:
127.0.0.1 localhost
15. Close Notepad and save your changes when prompted.
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4. To reverse the changes made to the registry
WARNING: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified keys only. Read the document, "How to make a backup of the Windows registry," for instructions.
1. Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.)
2. Type regedit
Then click OK. (The Registry Editor opens.)
3. Navigate to the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
4. In the right pane, delete the value:
"Windows Video Drivers" = "videons32.exe"
5. Do one of the following:
* Windows NT/2000/XP. Skip to step h.
* Windows 95/98/Me. Proceed with step f.
6. Navigate to the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
RunServices
7. In the right pane, delete the value:
"Windows Video Driver" = "videons32.exe"
8. Exit the Registry Editor.
9. Restart the computer in Normal mode. For instructions, read the section on returning to Normal mode in the document.
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