Backup of the HOSTS file (2 stage backup) (Auto and Manual) Check the integrity of the HOSTS file. Check for Updates of HOSTS file at http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm Ability to Block Sites as you see fit. Enable or Disable the HOSTS file Protection against Inadvertently leaving HOSTS disabled Protects your custom URL's when you update the HOSTS file by using a HOSTS.cst file. Allows you to Restore a previous backup from the user Interface. Optional password protection for "Disable HOSTS file' Command line switch to enable scheduled updating of HOSTS
HostsXpert is an ultra-groovy Hosts file Manager, Editor and Helper-outter. Below you'll find a list of HostsXpert's functions. Just a Simple word of caution - Hosts files are not to be taken lightly.
This will restore the windows hosts file back to default. Some viruses and infections will add sites to the hosts file to keep you from going to those sites. This tool is also a part of Windows Repair (All In One).