Error Message:

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Cannot open the filename file. Please make sure that you specified the correct path for the LMHOSTS file.

Explanation:

The LMHOSTS file is a local text file that maps IP addresses to the NetBIOS names of computers outside of the local subnet. Without this file, you may be unable to communicate with these computers.

User Action:

Make sure that you have specified the correct path and filename for this file. The LMHOSTS file is located in the directory \\<Systemroot>\System32\Drivers\Etc.