Local ran into a problem when trying to update hosts file

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What issue or error are you experiencing?

Local ran into a problem when trying to update hosts file. Please ensure the hosts file is not locked by anti-virus.

What steps can be taken to replicate the issue? Feel free to include screenshots, videos, etc

System Details

  • Local Version: Downloaded today

  • Operating System (OS) and OS version: Windows 11

Local Logs

Attach your Local Logs here (Help Doc - Retrieving Local’s Log)
local-lightning.log (83.6 KB)

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Hi @ericas

We have a Windows Troubleshooting guide below that goes over some common items worth checking. For example, make sure you’re running Local as an admin user, that you don’t have any security blockers, and that Local has access to update your Hosts file.

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Turns out it was the host file. I thought I had made it editable, but it wasnt. Thanks for the response.

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Glad to hear you found the culprit @ericas! :green_heart:

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