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HOST File Editor Portable

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Easily assign host names to specified IP addresses and save them to the hard disk with this lightweight software software application #Edit host file  #Create host file  #Change host  #Host  #Editor  #IP address  

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HOST File Editor Portable is an application which enables you to add an unlimited number of IP addresses, as well as host names. This is the portable counterpart of HOST File Editor.

This software utility does not require installation, meaning that you can easily copy the program files to any location on the hard disk and even to a portable storage unit, such as a USB flash drive. This enables you to work with HOST File Editor Portable on any computer you have access to, by simply double-clicking the executable.

It is also important to keep in mind that the app is not going to affect Windows registry and Start menu/screen in any way whatsoever.

You should know that you can add several host names to the same IP address. In addition to that, this tool can easily tell you if all the elements you input are valid or not.

The straightforward and intuitive interface enables any type of person to easily find their way around it, without encountering difficulties or needing previous experience. Moreover, it is comprised of a regular window with boxes in which to add the IP addresses and host names.

All the created entries can be saved to the HDD in a custom output folder. It is also possible to backup and restore all your original host documents.

In conclusion, HOST File Editor Portable is a piece of software which can be quite useful when it comes to managing Windows host files. CPU and memory usage is minimal, while response time is good. There were no bugs, errors or crashes revealed during our tests.

What's new in HOST File Editor Portable 1.0.0.6:

  • Fixed handling commented entries when processing a hosts file entry.
  • Refactored and slimmed down the code to fix bugs and handle all sorts of hosts file formatting.
  • Hosts File Manager is faster and more efficient in version 1.0.0.5
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HOST File Editor Portable 1.0.0.6

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  portable version
This is the portable version of the application. An installable version is also available: HOST File Editor
  runs on:
Windows 10 32/64 bit
Windows 8 32/64 bit
Windows 7 32/64 bit
Windows Vista 32/64 bit
Windows XP 32/64 bit
  file size:
177 KB
  filename:
Hosts File Manager Version 1.0.0.6.zip
  2 screenshots:
HOST File Editor Portable - HOST File Editor Portable makes it possible for users to easily edit the content of their HOSTS file.HOST File Editor Portable - In case you want to restore the original content of the HOSTS file, you can do so from the 'File' menu.
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