File Size : 32 KB Version : 2.1 Author : Mike Meyer
HostsToggle is a Hosts file management utility, designed to make transitions
between multiple Hosts settings easier. HostsToggle adds a red button to the
system tray, from which you can enable/disable, load, and backup your Hosts
file. If you are using this utility I assume that you already know how the
Hosts file works.
If not, please read on...
Features:Easily "toggle" (temporarily rename) the Hosts fileLoad alternate Hosts file settings, files named *.TGLBackup your current Hosts file to a *.TGL fileMaintains the read-only attribute on the Hosts file (read-only attribute is temporarily removed during editing)Optional timer to restore the Hosts file after a certain amount of time elapsesOpen-source freeware
HostsToggle FAQ:Q. I am using Windows 95/98/NT4. When I start HostsToggle I get the message that I am missing the file MSVBVM60.DLL. Where can I get this file?A. You need to download and install the Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Run-time files. These files are pre-installed on Windows ME/2000/XP. Get the
run-time files directly from Microsoft here: www.microsoft.com/downloads/ReleaseID=28337Q. When I use Hosts on Windows 2000/XP, my computer sometimes hangs for a long time. Why?A. You need to set the DNS Client service to Manual/Stopped. While logged on as an Administrator, go to Start- Settings- Control Panel- Administrative Tools- Services and double-click "DNS Client".Q. The "Hide icon when offline" option doesn't work.A. If your computer is connected to a LAN, even if you connect to the Internet with a modem, HostsToggle will always detect your connection as "online".Q. Why do I need to run HostsToggle as an Administrator in Windows NT/2000/XP to make it work?A. Hosts is a system file, and as such, it is normally write-protected from
normal users.
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