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roccenstein

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    Why would I change my hosts file?
    « on: October 19, 2010, 08:45:18 AM »
    I've seen a few references to changing the hosts file, but what is the purpose of doing that?  Just wondering...
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    soybean



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    Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
    « Reply #1 on: October 19, 2010, 08:51:37 AM »
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    Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
    « Reply #2 on: October 19, 2010, 09:26:35 AM »
    You might want to download and use SpywareBlaster - I recommend it to everyone.
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    Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
    « Reply #3 on: October 19, 2010, 10:51:25 AM »
    There are various software apps that try to "phone home" for different reasons. If you wish to protect your privacy you can blacklist that site in your HOSTS file.

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    Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
    « Reply #4 on: October 19, 2010, 12:48:00 PM »
    The Hosts file is a used by Microsoft Windows as his DNS.

    If you modify that file you can blocked websites or redirect websites.



    PS. sorry for my bad english.
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