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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: roccenstein on October 19, 2010, 08:45:18 AM

Title: Why would I change my hosts file?
Post by: roccenstein 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...

Title: Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
Post by: soybean on October 19, 2010, 08:51:37 AM

Some info at Blocking Websites Using the Windows Hosts File (http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/block-websites-using-hosts-file/)

Title: Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
Post by: Allan on October 19, 2010, 09:26:35 AM

You might want to download and use SpywareBlaster - I recommend it to everyone.

Title: Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
Post by: Salmon Trout 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.

Title: Re: Why would I change my hosts file?
Post by: esvom 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.