Locking Host Files in XP

[sreenisha]

Hi all
I am using WIn XP service pack2. Anyone plz help me in locking the windows XP host file of teh home PC.
Thanks in advance

[joedeene]

Is this what you were looking for? http://malektips.com/spybot_search_a...troy_0021.html.

Especially, this part

1. Click "Mode", selecting "Advanced Mode".
2. Click "Tools" in the left pane.
3. Click "IE tweaks" in the right pane.
4. Check "Lock Hosts file read-only as protection against hijackers".

joedeene