:: This script will create in first running backup of ORIGINAL/CURRENT hosts file in hosts.skel file. :: If hosts.skel file exists, then NEW copy with customized unified hosts file will be copied to proper path. :: Next DNS Cache will be refreshed. :: YOU NEED RUNNING THIS BAT FILE IN COMMAND LINE PROMPT WITH ADMINISTRATOR PRIVILIGES @ECHO OFF if not exist "%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.skel" ( COPY %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.skel GOTO :CLEARDNS ) :CLEARDNS COPY hosts %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc\ ipconfig /flushdns GOTO END :END