Some programs that you may have installed can update the "Hosts" file of your computer. This may cause problems with the Ebates program.
In many cases, you will not be able to reach our merchant sites if your Hosts file has been altered.
You can update your Hosts file so that you can use Ebates merchant links again. We have provided some instructions below for you to follow.
1. Go to your "Start Menu" and select "Search".
2. Search on your computer (files or folders, on your C: drive).
3. Enter the file "hosts" in the search box. (C:\WINDOWS\systems32\drivers\etc)
4. Double click the file "hosts" and click "open".
5. Select notepad in the program list, and click "ok".
6. Look for any lines that contain the following domains:
- linksynergy.com
- bfast.com
- qksrv.net
- cc-dt.com
- commission-junction.com
- jdoqocy.com
- tkqlhce.com
- kqzyfj.com
- dpbolvw.net
- anrdoezrs.net
If you find any, enter a pound symbol # at the beginning of the line. Then save and exit the file.
