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Windows Vista » Networking » No network – server execution failed
Vista is a worthy opponent of the technologically challenged.
For some unexplained reason, my network connection icon had a red x, and when I’d mouse over it, it showed the error, “Connection status: Unknown Server execution failed”.
I said, “Connection status: Unknown Server execution failed?” how can [...]

I searched the web for how to change or update my host file, running Windows Vista.
The few sources I found, listed detailed 8-10 step instructions.
It ain’t that complicated!
Simply open Windows Explorer and copy/paste the following into the address bar.
notepad c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\HOSTS
Make your edit and Save.