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[siljaline]

Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.htm
http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.zip (154 kb)
http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/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/...2002/hosts2.htm

HOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.mvps.org/...02/hostsfaq.htm

Sign up for HOSTS file update notices
http://www.mvps.org/...002/updates.htm

Visit the Hosts News blog
http://msmvps.com/bl...ws/default.aspx
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The MVPS HOSTS file was recently updated [April-22-2008]
http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.htm

Download: hosts.zip (154 kb)
http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.zip

How To: Download and Extract the HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/...2002/hosts2.htm

HOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.mvps.org/...02/hostsfaq.htm

Note: the "text" version makes a great resource
for determining possible culprits ... (668 kb)
http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.txt

Sign up for HOSTS file update notices
http://www.mvps.org/...002/updates.htm

Visit the Hosts News blog
http://msmvps.com/bl...ws/default.aspx

Silj

[DennisD]

Cheers Silj. Got that.

[siljaline]

DennisD, on Apr 22 2008, 10:32 AM, said:

Cheers Silj. Got that.

Cheers from the other side of the Pond, Dennis.

Silj

[Coronagold]

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?"

[siljaline]

SpyBot has a similar HOSTS File with many redundant entries.
Therefore, do not run it or use it.

Silj

[Coronagold]

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.

[Icedrake]

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

[siljaline]

Icedrake, on Apr 24 2008, 01:48 PM, said:

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

[Icedrake]

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

[siljaline]

Icedrake, on Apr 24 2008, 03:34 PM, said:

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

[Coronagold]

Wow

[rridgely]

Icedrake, on Apr 24 2008, 03:34 PM, said:

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...ent/view/13/31/

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

[rridgely]

siljaline, on Apr 24 2008, 04:04 PM, said:

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.

[Coronagold]

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

How quaint.

[Icedrake]

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.)

[Coronagold]

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

[siljaline]

Icedrake, on Apr 25 2008, 08:02 AM, said:

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