Need to edit hosts file on your computer, but not sure what it is or how to edit it? Here's a guide explaining the hosts file and the steps to edit the hosts file on Windows 10 or Windows 11.

SwitchHosts is a Hosts file switcher freeware for Windows that allows you to change your Hosts file with a click. Useful if you need to have two Hosts file on your PC.

SysMate Hosts File Walker is a freeware to edit or modify the hosts file in Windows. With Host File Walker you can add as many records to system hosts file.

Starting at the end of July, Microsoft has begun detecting HOSTS files that block Windows 10 telemetry servers as a 'Severe' security risk.

If you have manually modified your hosts file on-purpose, you should check to make certain the data hasn't changed. If it has, tell Windows Defender to exclude scanning the hosts file in the future.