windows 8 hosts file missing

Windows 8 Update and Missing File
location: microsoft.com - date: May 20, 2013
I have a 4-month old VAIO F Series laptop with Windows 8 installed. Last night my computer was working fine and before going to bed, I chose the option to update and shutdown. This morning after turning it on, I noticed that it was taking longer than usual to load to the sign in page. Once signed in, programs like Word and Firefox took longer to open as well. My Firefox customization was restored to its default. I tried to restart my laptop thinking it would help, but as soon as it restarted it took me to a black screen which stated "repairing disc errors". A few minutes later it started properly. Although everything seemed okay, when I tried to open a shortcut document I have, I got an error message saying that the file had been cha
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Where does the Windows 8 download file get saved after the download completes?
location: microsoft.com - date: October 26, 2012
I've downloaded the Windows 8 Pro upgrade, but after uninstalling 2 apps as requested before the upgrade, the upgrade will not restart, nor can I find the download file on my PC.  How can I restart the upgrade?
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Getting to know Windows 8's File Explorer
location: winsecrets.com - date: October 31, 2012
WINDOWS 8 Getting to know Windows 8's File Explorer By Lincoln Spector In the great divide between those who like Windows 8 and those who don't, I confess I fall into the latter. But I do like the operating system's File Explorer — it's one piece of Win8 that really is an improvement on earlier versions.The full text of this column is posted at WindowsSecrets.com/windows-8/getting-to-know-windows-8-s-file-explorer/ (paid content, opens in a new window/tab). Columnists typically cannot reply to comments here, but do incorporate the best tips into future columns.
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Bugs in Windows 8 Pro File-History
location: winsecrets.com - date: April 11, 2013
Dear sir, I have set up the File-History to use one of my USB hard disk. The file folder is c:\Users\Paul\documents\documents\*.* I want to try to get rid of the ASK tool bar, I did a Windows 8 refresh, keeping all my data and setting. Then the File-History is being set to backup file in the Library. I could not point to c:\users\paul\documents\documents\*.* again. Can anybody help. Paul.
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WebSetup.exe (Windows 8 Setup File)
location: winsecrets.com - date: November 8, 2012
The file in the title of this thread, for which there is a shortcut on my Win 7 desktop,is in the folder C:\Users\Roy\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WebSetup\Sour ces, which is a Subfolder of WebSetup.I assume that when I installed Win 8 on a separate partition the WebSetup folder was automatically created on my Win 7 partition as part of the installation process. Is that correct? Also, since I keep up to date images of the Win 8 partition (using Macrium Reflect Professional edition) can I safely delete the WebSetup folder from Win 7? Apart from the above, in the root directory of my Win 7 C drive there is a C:\ESD\Windows\setup.exe file, and the Details pane of Properties shows the product version as 6.2.9200.16384, exactly the same version as
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Hosts file missing - should I worry?
location: 7forums.com - date: December 12, 2010
Hi I've noticed from the Windows 7 32bit Event viewer numerous errors of the type:Event 1012, DNS Client Events. There was an error while attempting to read the local hosts file. I have checked the normal location of the Hosts file and it's missing - there are only 4 files there: Imhosts.sam, networks, protocol and services. I've Googled and found no solution that works, I've run SFC /SCANNOW and it although it found and repaired some corrupt files it hasn't cured the Hosts file issue. My question is: Should I worry since the PC seems to be running OK?
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how can I download my purchased windows 8 iso file
location: microsoft.com - date: March 3, 2013
I've purchase windows 8, downloaded and upgraded successfully, how can I have a download iso image from my purchase 
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Program won't start in Windows 8 - iso file expanded with winrar for setup
location: microsoft.com - date: February 1, 2013
System asks if it is OK to make changes to computer upon launch and then nothing happens after hitting yes. 
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Windows 8 ISO file
location: microsoft.com - date: November 3, 2012
Hi, ive just installed windows 8 on my laptop but forgot to make an ISO cd file on the side. Can someone explain to me how i can do it now and how to do it?
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Windows 8 .iso file back up
location: microsoft.com - date: November 30, 2012
I downloaded Windows 8 pro, but forgot to create a USB back up. Is there a way to get a .iso file of windows 8 afterwards?  
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