Select the entire row containing these addresses and hit . Click File > Save , then close Notepad. Step 4: Flush Your DNS Cache
If you continue experiencing issues after resolving the host file message:
Navigate to the following file path: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
If you find rules blocking these connections, right-click them and select . Look for Hidden "Read-Only" Attributes
The error message "Hosts file entries detected" in Lumion 2023
or a specific detection warning. This is a defensive measure by the developers to prevent the use of pirated software. Steps to Resolve the Issue
To resolve this issue, you must manually inspect and clean your Windows hosts file to ensure Lumion can communicate with its servers naturally. Step 1: Open Notepad as Administrator Click the Windows menu. Type Notepad into the search bar.
Type the following command and press Enter: ipconfig /flushdns Close the Command Prompt. Alternative Causes: Firewalls and Antivirus Blocks
Inside Notepad, click File > Open . Paste the following directory path into the navigation bar: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ Note: If the folder looks empty, change the file filter dropdown in the bottom right corner of the open window from "Text Documents ( .txt)" to "All Files ( . )" .*
Look for any lines containing: