Batch Scriptv1.0.0Open Source

Windows Hosts File Manager

A menu-driven Windows Batch utility to manage the hosts file with ease: adding, searching, replacing, removing domain mappings, backing up, and resetting configuration.

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Core Features

  • Menu-driven console interface for intuitive operations
  • Add new IP address and domain mappings directly
  • Search and inspect existing URL entries and IP routes
  • Search and replace existing mappings with updated addresses
  • Search and remove obsolete entries cleanly
  • Automatic timestamped backup saved to desktop before modifications
  • One-click reset to clean default Windows hosts file state
  • Automatic UAC elevation prompt for required administrative privileges

Target Use Cases

  • Web developers configuring local virtual hosts and domain overrides
  • IT technicians redirecting internal server hostnames
  • Testing DNS configurations without modifying router settings
  • Blocking unwanted network hostnames and malicious ad servers