Windows uses LMHOSTS file for NetBIOS names resolution. We explain what a LMHOSTS file in and if you should disable LMHOSTS lookup in Windows 11/10.

Now that you’ve been convinced that editing the hosts file can significantly improve your online security, here’s how to edit it. Edit the Hosts File Step 1 Go to the Start Menu and type in ...

If File Picker UI Host (PickerHost.exe) is not responding in your Windows 11/10 PC, then this guide will explain how to fix this issue.

When I googled "Windows 2003 host file ignored", something popped up about DnsNbtLookupOrder which was no help.

Microsoft bypasses HOSTS file in certain circumstances There is a lot of talk on various security mailing lists regarding Microsoft's HOSTS file bypass. It appears starting in XP Pro SP2 and W2K3 ...