Hosts File Generator

Hosts File Generator is a simple software application whose sole purpose is to help you create new HOSTS files, with just a few clicks.

This utility does not require you to install it, as it is portable. This means that the Windows registry and Start menu/screen are not going to suffer any kind of changes, and that after its removal, no leftovers will remain on the drive.

You can copy the program files to any location on the hard drive and run it just by clicking the EXE. In addition to that, the aforementioned files can be moved to a removable storage device, so as to use Hosts File Generator on the fly, on any computer you can connect to.

The interface you are met with presents quite a plain and simple design, as it is only comprised of a menu bar, several buttons and a pane where to display the contents of the HOSTS. It becomes quite clear that all types of users can find their way around it with great ease, including those with little or no previous experience with computers.

HOSTS files are used by your operating system in order to map hostnames to IP addresses, and you should know it is possible add new entries and comments. It is also possible to activate a block mode, create a backup so as to prevent sudden data loss and restore default settings.

Hosts File Generator is a pretty useful piece of software. It does not put a strain on the system’s performance, as the CPU and memory usage is minimal, the response time is good and the interface is suitable to all types of users.