Windows 10: how to block a website

Discus and support how to block a website in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; using the command prompt doesn't help it goes to a black screen with line items and does not accept the command run... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Lynn Helene Bonfils, Feb 17, 2024.

  1. LYNN HELENE BONFILS
    Lynn Helene Bonfils Win User

    how to block a website


    using the command prompt doesn't help it goes to a black screen with line items and does not accept the command run

    :)
     
    Lynn Helene Bonfils, Feb 17, 2024
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  2. COPIMAN
    copiman Win User

    How to Block Websites

    I have googled a bit and found software that can be used to block websites on a computer. I also found another way by using Windows which I would prefer. My problem is I must be doing something wrong. Here is the site that has the steps.
    How to block websites | PCWorld

    Here is what happens when I perform step 6. I am the administrator by the way.


    how to block a website 196217d1531866105t-how-block-websites-image.png


    Any ideas on how to make this work?
     
    copiman, Feb 17, 2024
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  3. COPIMAN
    copiman Win User
    How to Block Websites

    Sorry everyone but I have done everything suggested and it still does not block the website.
     
    copiman, Feb 17, 2024
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  4. COPIMAN
    copiman Win User

    how to block a website

    How to Block Websites

    I have the document in the etc folder


    how to block a website 196229d1531868955t-how-block-websites-image.png


    It is still a text file. And it does not block the website. I cannot do what you suggested by saving to docs and changing name. But at least its in the folder. Now how to make it work.
     
    copiman, Feb 17, 2024
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