In article <3c2dnRvxO7UPr-zVnZ2dnUVZ_jmdnZ2d@posted.grandecom>,
JD@example.invalid says...
> Although safer-networking.org is down, I'm curious as to what program
> made a backup of my HOSTS file?
>
> The file is hosts.20080613-192117.backup which bts feels reflects a
> date of June 13 2008. I didn't run any anti programs on that date but it
> sure looks like some program did a backup of my HOSTS file.
>
> Anybody ever seen their HOSTS file backed up as above?
>
>

If you are using the HOSTS file from www.mvps.org then the HOSTS bat
file creates a backup at C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc (if you are
using Windows XP as I am.)

At the mvps.org site it says;

QUOTE
Do other programs add entries to the HOSTS file?

Yes there are several legitimate programs that add entries to the HOSTS
file. This is why it's important to keep a backup of your existing
HOSTS file. When you update via the "mvps.bat" this will rename your
existing file. If needed you can open HOSTS.MVP and copy and paste to
the new existing HOSTS file any other needed entries.

UNQUOTE

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm

From the file name you cite it is clear this is what has happened. And
it's a real good thing too. You never know when you may need that
backup.

--
James E. Morrow
Email to: jamesemorrow@email.com