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Hosts File Editor

by Scott Lerchv1.5.2

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Easily edit and manage the hosts file

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id scottlerch.hosts-file-editor --exact --version 1.5.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.5.2

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Hosts File Editor.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Hosts File Editor on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id scottlerch.hosts-file-editor --exact --version 1.5.2. winget downloads the installer from Scott Lerch and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Hosts File Editor silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id scottlerch.hosts-file-editor --exact 1.5.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Hosts File Editor via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id scottlerch.hosts-file-editor --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Hosts File Editor's Apps & Features entry.
Is Hosts File Editor free?
Hosts File Editor is distributed under GNU General Public License v3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/scottlerch/HostsFileEditor) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Hosts File Editor work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Hosts File Editor directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Hosts File Editor up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id scottlerch.hosts-file-editor --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Hosts File Editor from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 1.5.2latest
  • 1.4.1
  • 1.2.0