> > Well the MF from this site. What happend was, i was using it and my comp froze on me so i reset my comp, then when i tried to get back on it said i wasnt connected. Whats eg. host file?

> eg. means "For Example".

> The hosts file may be the source of the problem. It is a file that has to do with IP's, and unless you use XWIS or your computer is networked, the hosts file is useless and may cause problems.

Since he is posting here, he is on a network. The hosts file is not useless and in fact can be very useful. Check out the link and other links on the site
http://accs-net.com/hostess/

> Delete it. It is safe to delete. It is probably located in C:\Windows\hosts (the file has no extension).

It may be it may not be, depends on what programs he has using the file.

> Some newer computers have it located somewhere else in a windows subdirectory.

> Also, try connecting to XWIS and see if it works. Make sure you delete hosts THEN try XWIS.

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