HostsXpert is an application that enables you to edit the Windows "Hosts" file in a simple manner.

The tool doesn't need to be installed. So, that makes HostsXpert a portable product. Your Windows registry entries will not be affected, but you can also place it on a removable device and keep it close while you're on the go.

The user interface of the program is plain and simple. On the right side of the screen you can view the content of your "Hosts" file and on the left you can select several options.

Before attempting to make any changes, you should create a backup of your "Hosts" file, since HostsXpert supports a backup and restore system.

So, you can toggle between the options to make "Hosts" read-only or writable, as well as import options (replace, merge or append the "Hosts" file).

Furthermore, you can add a line, delete or add a line to the whitelist, remove all blocking entries, toggle comments, sort the file, copy it to clipboard or select "Swap Localhost".

In addition, you can check for updates, merge, replace, or replace and sort files when it comes to "MVPs Hosts" and "HpHosts", open "Hosts" in "MemoPad", search for text, as well as view and edit the whitelist.

The program uses a small amount of system resources and didn't freeze or crash during our tests. However, there is no available help file and first-time users would certainly get lost in this application (or worse, make some unwanted changes to the "Hosts" file). Plus, pressing the "Swap Localhost" button didn't initiate anything, in our case.

The bottom line is that HostsXpert is a very good tool that lets you easily make changes to your "Hosts" file. Since it doesn't contain user documentation, we mainly recommend it to experienced individuals.