In Windows 10, the hosts file is stored at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts. Since it resides in a protected system folder, editing it requires administrator privileges. The file is a plain text document, meaning it can be opened
The hosts file is the first place Windows checks for IP addresses when connecting to websites and can be manually edited to block access to specific websites. The hosts file is located in "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc" on both