Windows 10: Blocking HTTP Sites using Host File

Discus and support Blocking HTTP Sites using Host File in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a couple of PCs to set up and I know I can use the Host File to block specific websites. Is it possible however to put something in the Host... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JohnFegan1, May 27, 2021.

  1. JOHNFEGAN1
    JohnFegan1 Win User

    Blocking HTTP Sites using Host File


    I have a couple of PCs to set up and I know I can use the Host File to block specific websites. Is it possible however to put something in the Host File that would allow me to block a user for accessing any HTTP sites?Thanks

    :)
     
    JohnFegan1, May 27, 2021
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  2. AFEES98
    Afees98 Win User

    Blocking sites with Hosts File


    Hello,

    I am trying to block all porn sites on the laptop that I let kids play on. I tried using the hosts file to block them, I found a huge list of porn sites to block. But when I tried to load other sites like Facebook, YouTube, etc. It will take forever to load as I believe it is checking the whole list of sites.

    Now what am wondering is there anyway of doing it and not have any difference with the speed of any other website? Because youtube should just come up with no issues. But with all those sites in the host file it takes forever.

    Windows 10 (by the way)

    Thanks!
     
    Afees98, May 27, 2021
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  3. DRONE
    Drone Win User
    Need help. Something is blocking sites.

    Check hosts file (C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc). The blocked sites should be listed there.
     
    Drone, May 27, 2021
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  4. SML156
    sml156 Win User

    Blocking HTTP Sites using Host File

    Blocking sites with Hosts File


    I thought I should show you how I setup the sources for Hostsman


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    sml156, May 27, 2021
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