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 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 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. 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 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
     
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