hosts file!

hi,

I recently been recommended to visit this web-site:

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

They have a host file that can block or stop you accessing various sites that install spyware or hijack your browser setting - my question is, is this a legit site with a trust worthy install> any replys are great!

Thanx

 

Hi sam42,

yes, that is the Official website of the MVPS Hosts file

You can use the "HOSTS File Manager" that use the MVPS Hosts file and have some nice features...

Regards

 

hey,

V!

Thanx for the quick reply.

Just downloaded the host file manager(good stuff) i have one question does MVPS conflict with windows at all and can it be removed once it is in place? I know maybe a stupid one?

thanx again,

Great forum

 

Try to disable the DNS service to avoid any conflit.
You can download the files that do this for at the MVPS Hosts file website

Yes, you can remove the file, but why to you want remove it?

Tip:
use this command line (see the path of your HOSTS File Manager) and put on your Scheduled Tasks of windows:
"C:\Program Files\HOSTS File Manager\HostsManager.exe" /u

 

V!,

Whay do i need to disable the dns service?

 

Read this: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm#Note

 

Thanx! i give it a try.

looks good and easy to use - cant go wrong it free

 

Hi Sam, you can also follow this link in order to set up a Hosts File.

Cheers

 

nice one! good thread and pics