siljaline Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 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 -- 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 siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted April 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2008 Cheers Silj. Got that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siljaline Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Cheers Silj. Got that. Cheers from the other side of the Pond, Dennis. Silj siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I almost know what you're talking about. 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?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siljaline Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 SpyBot has a similar HOSTS File with many redundant entries. Therefore, do not run it or use it. Silj siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedrake Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Is there anyway to remove the MVPS HOSTS file and go back to the system's original if your system screws up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siljaline Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 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 siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedrake Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 How do you remove the file? Do you delete the hosts file that you downloaded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siljaline Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 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 siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted April 25, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted April 25, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Being an advanced memeber, I should not to walk you though this How quaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedrake Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 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.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 That doesn't sound like "Miles the 2-Tailed Fox" I used to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siljaline Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 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 siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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