host file problem/can't get browser up!

wavefinder

after virus attack, fake av software etc, installed rkill,which killed it and then in istalled malware bytes recovered everthing ok but the last instruction was to delete the windows host file then replace with anew installed one for XP but I cannot get the browser up just blank page I am not very experienced with host files but i did follow the instructions, but am stumped!have tried the usual unplugging of modem and router and restarting etc.
any help would be much appreciated.

fwor

The default hosts file is so simple (other than comments it only has one line for the loopback address), it's very unlikely you've got it wrong, unless you've put it in the wrong place (usually \WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc).

Many viruses work by intercepting the network access and when you get rid of them it can break the network stack. It may help to uninstall your network device and re-install it. If not, you may need an XP installation CD/DVD to fix it.

DVardysShadow

# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost

hosts file, as installed

wavefinder

thanks! i'll try and find my xp cd. i just hope i've got one!