Host File Entries Detected !!link!! - Lumion 2023
1. Overview of the Message
When you see “Lumion 2023 Host File Entries Detected”, it typically appears during startup of Lumion 2023 (or while running a license check).
The message is generated by Lumion’s license validation routine, which scans the Windows hosts file (C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts) for entries that redirect or block Lumion’s license server domains.
Lumion checks for specific domain redirects that are often used to bypass official license checks. Scan the text for any lines containing the word Example of a problematic entry: 127.0.0.1 backup.lumion3d.net Delete all lines that mention Lumion. File > Save Lumion 2023 Host File Entries Detected
- Hosts File Editor (Windows)
- Hosts Manager (macOS)
- Hosts Editor (Linux)
Change the file type in the bottom-right corner from Text Documents (*.txt) to All Files (.). Hosts File Editor (Windows) Hosts Manager (macOS) Hosts
When you encounter the "Lumion 2023 Host File Entries Detected" error, it means that Lumion 2023 has detected some entries in your host file that are potentially causing issues with the software. These entries might be blocking Lumion 2023 from connecting to its servers or communicating with other components. Change the file type in the bottom-right corner
How to Fix (For Genuine Lumion Users)
- Open Notepad as Administrator
- Go to File > Open and navigate to:
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts - Look for any lines containing: