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ken0042 · 04-23-2011, 10:38 PM

Once you fix the computer- you will also need to fix your computer's host file. I'm on my iPhone now so can't tell you where it is; but basically it is telling all google requests to go to a different IP address.

Edit- looks like it can be found in XP at C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc (Open with Notepad)
Mine has a bunch of REM statements (start with #) then the only line is:
127.0.0.1 localhost

04-23-2011, 10:38 PM	#6
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	Once you fix the computer- you will also need to fix your computer's host file. I'm on my iPhone now so can't tell you where it is; but basically it is telling all google requests to go to a different IP address. Edit- looks like it can be found in XP at C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc (Open with Notepad) Mine has a bunch of REM statements (start with #) then the only line is: 127.0.0.1 localhost Last edited by ken0042; 04-23-2011 at 11:23 PM. Reason: Added info