Re: Hosts file changes

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 09/20/04 

Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:51:45 +0200

Bill wrote:

> After making changes to my hosts file, can I make changes take
> effect immediately without a reboot? (XP Pro) If so, how?
Hi

For Win2k, WinXP and Win2k3, a change to the hosts file takes
effect immediately by itself, you don't need to do anything. 

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