Windows 10: How do I discover why hosts file won't let me load a website

Discus and support How do I discover why hosts file won't let me load a website in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; I get a newsletter from an organization called the Access Fund - Home - Access Fund. My hosts file doesn't prevent me from getting to their website.... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by phrab, Feb 19, 2020.

  1. PHRAB
    phrab Win User

    How do I discover why hosts file won't let me load a website


    I get a newsletter from an organization called the Access Fund - Home - Access Fund. My hosts file doesn't prevent me from getting to their website. However, if there's a link in the newsletter (example: ACT NOW: Bitterroot National Forest Bans New Bolts - Access Fund), I get this message:

    This site can’t be reached

    trackcmp.net’s server IP address could not be found.


    If I disable the hosts file, I can get to the site, but not when it's enabled. I have BlueLife Hosts Editor & looked at the entries. trackcmp.net is not listed, nor is accessfund.

    Is there a way to track this down?

    Thanks in advance!

    :)
     
    phrab, Feb 19, 2020
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  2. PIGULICI
    pigulici Win User

    List website to block in host file

    So , recent I learn that I can block the ads on my pc if I put the ip address of that ads in the host file to go on 127.0.0.1, well I did not escape from all ads but I am not rely only on browser addons(take some work on cpu), also I like host idea because I can control it and block before enter on pc, not on browser, I put the list from here:
    http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.txt
    now I see another list who seems good too:
    http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/hostslist/hosts.txt

    I know this lists are not forever,I must check periodical for changes, but I want to know if are another, maybe, best list(updated periodical).

    Look like the one from malwaredomainlist.com it is to aggressive, even yahoo messenger will not connect, so I will stay with http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.txt for now, maybe athers will post their finds.
     
    pigulici, Feb 19, 2020
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  3. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User
    Hosts file editing

    I have to jump in and say I use, and have used the host file for years. It's an easy way to take stress off of old name servers. I don't add everything, but major shares I do add to the host file. I've used the host file for some tunneling as well. I try to optimize my network as much as possible and I have a solid network. But Easy Rhino is right as well, you'll want to have everything he suggested as well. *Toast :toast:
     
    Mindweaver, Feb 19, 2020
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  4. TOPS
    tops Win User

    How do I discover why hosts file won't let me load a website

    Skype won´t wok in 17063


    Skype Won´t work... games won´t work...

    Making backup and re-format...

    Maybe I Install a Windows 7 again, At least, all of my games run smoothly ...Sadness!!

    *Banghead
     
    tops, Feb 19, 2020
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