Windows 8 - IE cannot reach sites listed in hosts file

Question

I have many local websites set up in IIS and have entries in my hosts file to make the websites available locally.

I\'ve come from a Windows 7 machine where everything w

Answer 1

In addition to Michael Hompus answer, here is a step by step guide to fix it:
1. In IE, click on gear icon (config) -> Internet Options
2. In the dialog box, click "Security" tab -> "Local intranet" -> click "Sites" button -> click "Advance" button
3. Type in your website, click "Add" button! Then close it and your are done!

This worked for me after upgrading to windows 8.1 and IE 11.