> > > 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.

> confused

What is XWIS, and can you just move those files just incase they are important?