What Are Hosts Files?

Hi all - WinME I truly hate to seem so very dense, but, although I have looked them up and read about them, I *really* don't understand exactly what they are, how they work and, why/when would you need one. I have had a few people tell me I should have a HOSTS file, but, I don't like the idea of doing something without knowing what and why it is/does. <_< I would really appreciate it if someone would explain to me in just plain laymans terms what this is and what it does. I just can't seem to make any real sense of it. Best regards, Tink

You want the best info on hosts, in a fashion anyone can understand?

Have I got a link for you!

http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/

Gorilla has been doing this quite a while, his site is quite informative.

Hi Coyote! Thank you very much for the link. It was indeed very easy to understand and very well explained. Even for me! I very much appreciate your time and help. I'm off to be a HOSTS-ess! Tink

I was going to comment…….but, sheesh, hard to beat Gorilla's stuff…..

Hi mjc! Yeah…he sure don't monkey around! Thank you for offering to help, I do appreciate it very much. Tink

Thanks Coyote, This link is just what I was looking for.