What issue or error are you experiencing? After installation when creating a new site, I get the error “Unable to update the hosts file make sure it’s not locked by antivirus” no matter what I do. I have followed all directions and then some in other threads with the same or similar errors. I do n…

If you are encountering the Cannot Edit Hosts File error and do not receive a prompt asking to allow “Windows Command Processor” to make changes to your device such as in the following image, before the error happens, here is a solution to try. [Command] Check If Powershell PATH Variable Exists Fo…

Unable to update host file error - have tried all solutions in forum, UAC prompt for cmd failing?

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Graywaren March 4, 2024, 4:32pm 6

@Nick-B Any help at all?

Local is requesting administrative privileges to modify yout /etc/hosts files

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Unable to update host file error - have tried all solutions in forum, UAC prompt for cmd failing?

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