Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, open

[sambrockway]

Hi there, @BlackStar1991 -

Do you have anti-virus software installed on your computer that may be causing issues?

Here is some information and troubleshooting steps you can try related to anti-virus + Windows:

Help! I'm running into an EPERM error with the hosts file on Windows

This is usually caused by the hosts file being set to read-only or locked by anti-virus. 1. Remove Read-only Attribute Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc Right-click on the hosts file and go to “Properties” Uncheck “Read-only” Click “Apply” Re-open Local Screenshot [06 AM] 2. Anti-Virus/Internet Security Avira See https://answers.avira.com/en/question/avira-blocks-hosts-file-what-can-i-do-90 Kaspersky Total Security Open Kaspsersky Total Security Go to “More Tools” [Step%201] Go …

Let’s start there!