To open hosts file directory: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ Steps for solution: 1. first of all cut(ctrl + X) the host file and paste it to desktop.. 2. Right click on host file and open with Notepad 3. type any thing you want or your desired input..... & save it...... and 4. again cut (ctrl+X) the file and paste it to its original location C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\