# Ran into a problem trying to update host file **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Tags:** hosts-file\ **Created:** [December 18, 2022, 11:46am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/ran-into-a-problem-trying-to-update-host-file/34793 "2022-12-18T11:46:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![asrockdigital](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@asrockdigital](https://community.localwp.com/u/asrockdigital)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2022, 11:46am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/ran-into-a-problem-trying-to-update-host-file/34793/1 "2022-12-18T11:46:12Z")
### Issue Summary \_I have just installed Local on my Windows PC. I then tried creating a local site and I would receive “Could not update host file, sure not blocked by antivirus.” I have then disabled my Antivirus and no success. I have reached out to Norton support agent and we tried excluding it in the antivirus and no success either. What is the fix for this?\_ #### Troubleshooting Questions - Does this happen for all sites in Local, or just one in particular? All - Are you able to create a new, plain WordPress site in Local and access it in a Browser? Haven’t gone that far yet #### Replication Describe the steps that others can take to replicate this issue. If you have screenshots that can help clarify what is happening, please include them! Simply install on windows 10 machine with norton 360, create site \> apache, 8.1, marianDB #### System Details - Which version of Local is being used? Latest - What Operating System (OS) and OS version is being used? - Attach the Local Log. See this Help Doc for instructions on how to do so: ### Security Reminder Local does a pretty good job of scrubbing private info from the logs and the errors it produces, however there’s always the possibility that something private can come through. Because these are public forums, always review the screenshots you are sharing to make sure there isn’t private info like passwords being displayed. ---
**Author:** ![sambrockway](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/sambrockway/32/18726_2.png) [@sambrockway](https://community.localwp.com/u/sambrockway)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/ran-into-a-problem-trying-to-update-host-file/34793/2 "2022-12-19T17:24:43Z")
Hi there @asrockdigital - welcome to the Local community! 👋 Have you had a chance to review this forum post on this topic? > [@Help! I'm running into an EPERM error with the hosts file on Windows](http://community.localwp.com/t/help-im-running-into-an-eperm-error-with-the-hosts-file-on-windows/3508): > > 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 2. Anti-Virus/Internet Security Avira See [https://answers.avira.com/en/question/avira-blocks-hosts-file-what-can-i-do-90](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” Go … Please let me know if this helps! Sam ---
**Author:** ![jesuseliasestudio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/jesuseliasestudio/32/17788_2.png) [@jesuseliasestudio](https://community.localwp.com/u/jesuseliasestudio)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/ran-into-a-problem-trying-to-update-host-file/34793/3 "2023-02-28T15:35:19Z")
Hello. I had the same problem and your solution has worked perfectly for me. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![sambrockway](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/sambrockway/32/18726_2.png) [@sambrockway](https://community.localwp.com/u/sambrockway)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/ran-into-a-problem-trying-to-update-host-file/34793/4 "2023-02-28T16:10:06Z")
@jesuseliasestudio - Fantastic, thank you for letting us know! Sam ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://community.localwp.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/ran-into-a-problem-trying-to-update-host-file/34793/5 "2023-05-29T16:10:15Z")
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