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This parameter specifies the path to the standard internet database files (HOSTS, LMHOSTS, NETWORKS, PROTOCOLS) used by the Windows Sockets interface.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new Expanded String value, or modify the existing value called 'DatabasePath' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Note: This directory must be created and any files moved manually.

		(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
		DatabasePath	REG_EXPAND_SZ	%SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc

	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.