MVPS HOSTS Update [April-22-2008]

Computer Help and Discussions Windows Security
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Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (154 kb)

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (668 kb)

Note: the "text" version makes a good reference for determining possible

unwanted sites.

How To: Download and Extract the HOSTS file

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts2.htm

HOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm

Sign up for HOSTS file update notices

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/updates.htm

Visit the Hosts News blog

http://msmvps.com/blogs/hostsnews/default.aspx

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The MVPS HOSTS file was recently updated [April-22-2008]

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Download: hosts.zip (154 kb)

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip

How To: Download and Extract the HOSTS file

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts2.htm

HOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm

Note: the "text" version makes a great resource

for determining possible culprits ... (668 kb)

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt

Sign up for HOSTS file update notices

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/updates.htm

Visit the Hosts News blog

http://msmvps.com/blogs/hostsnews/default.aspx

Silj

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Cheers Silj. Got that.

:)

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Cheers Silj. Got that.

:)

Cheers from the other side of the Pond, Dennis.

Silj

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I almost know what you're talking about. :blink: Are those like the hosts Spybot runs through?

Sometimes it's weird. I'll see BitDefender addresses and such, then I'll see something that looks suspiciously like a porn or haxxor site zip by. "What the?"

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SpyBot has a similar HOSTS File with many redundant entries.

Therefore, do not run it or use it.

Silj

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I looked at some of those links you provided and it looks really interesting. I never thought there'd be a blog about this stuff. Kinda cool actually.

I only run Adaware and Spybot about once every 2 weeks or longer. They never find anything stronger than a cookie anymore. I use Firefox 2 with Adblock Plus and NoScript. And I use CCleaner a lot. I guess that's why it stays so clean.

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Is there anyway to remove the MVPS HOSTS file and go back to the system's original if your system screws up?

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Is there anyway to remove the MVPS HOSTS file and go back to the system's original if your system screws up?
Just remove the file and you will revert to your original set-up.

Silj

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How do you remove the file? Do you delete the hosts file that you downloaded?

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How do you remove the file? Do you delete the hosts file that you downloaded?
Being an advanced memeber, I should not to walk you though this <_<
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Wow

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How do you remove the file? Do you delete the hosts file that you downloaded?

An easy way to get a clean host file is to download this small stand alone program:

http://www.funkytoad.com/content/view/13/31/

Then just open it up and click restore ms host file.

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Being an advanced memeber, I should not to walk you though this <_<

Yikes.Post count doesn't really have anything to do with a users knowledge.

I wish I could put that disclaimer on ever internet forum in existence. :P

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Being an advanced memeber, I should not to walk you though this <_<

How quaint.

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Well, that was easy! :) I installed the hosts file and no problems yet. (I'm a little paranoid about not making my computer screw up, because I've broken 2 computers so far.)

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That doesn't sound like "Miles the 2-Tailed Fox" I used to know.

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Well, that was easy! :) I installed the hosts file and no problems yet. (I'm a little paranoid about not making my computer screw up, because I've broken 2 computers so far.)
Good to hear the file is working well for you.

Silj