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[Monkey Proof]

whats up with the banners that are being displayed here at CCleaner. when i try and add them to my Adblock nothing happens, even under wildcard. what am i missing?

[JohnDemolition]

are you refering to the google ads? or just something else?

[Monkey Proof]

its a toshiba laptop banner powered by google ads.

i noticed that i cant block anything under google syndication here at ccleaner

[hazelnut]

I cannot see that ad at all MP, in fact I've had none here since I followed rridgleys Host files post.

[Monkey Proof]

errrrr!!


i must find this host file topic of his

[Tarun]

You really don't need HOSTS clutter. I'll send you some info about how to block those ads. Maybe you should check out the Lunarsoft.net thread for Firefox Extensions.

[Monkey Proof]

fixed!

i upgraded to Adblock plus and no more google ads.....thanks Tarun for the link

[rridgely]

The host file is not only for blocking adds and the topic hazlenut was talking about is here(but by using it, it will block ads is ALL browsers)
http://forum.ccleaner.com/index.php?showto...mp;hl=host+file

Were you using filter set g updater when you had adblock? This will block just about any adds you would encounter.
https://addons.mozil...g/firefox/1136/

[Monkey Proof]

the only browser i use is FireFox so i'm not concerned about having host files.

[rridgely]

Well it does more than just block ads but thats the most noticeable thing to users. Its just another quick and easy way to add another security layer that dosen't take any system recources.

[Monkey Proof]

rridgely, on Jul 10 2006, 03:29 PM, said:

Well it does more than just block ads but thats the most noticeable thing to users. Its just another quick and easy way to add just another security layer that dosen't take any system recources.

oh?..doesnt take any extra resources?...hmm, now i might be interested...but just a little.

i think i'll do more research on host files.

[rridgely]

Look at this site:
http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.htm

It has excelent explenations about the host file and instructions on how to install one.

[JohnDemolition]

rridgely, on Jul 10 2006, 03:29 PM, said:

Well it does more than just block ads but thats the most noticeable thing to users. Its just another quick and easy way to add another security layer that dosen't take any system recources.

considering that you don't have the DNS cashing service turned on

[Tarun]

I would only put into the HOSTS file entries that you absolutely MUST block or redirect. I would not disable or set the DNS Client service to manual either.

DNS Client - Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Leave it set to automatic.

[krit86lr]

Tarun, on Jul 10 2006, 06:09 PM, said:

DNS Client - Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

That's correct. But isn't the purpose of setting a service to manual so that the service starts itself only when needed? Why is it necessary to set it on Automatic, other than having another service set to automatic that depends on that service? (lol, did you all follow that? )

[Tarun]

It caches DNS names for that computer. If disabled, it simply means the system will go upstream to resolve DNS names rather than use the cache.

Now, what that means is that it will always have to contact the ISP to get the IP address. So your computer will load pages slower.

So, why again is a huge HOSTS file with the DNS Client services changed any good? It's not.

[krit86lr]

Tarun, on Jul 10 2006, 07:20 PM, said:

It caches DNS names for that computer. If disabled, it simply means the system will go upstream to resolve DNS names rather than use the cache.

So, why again is a huge HOSTS file with the DNS Client services changed any good? It's not.

But it says to set it to manual, not disable it. I understand what the problem is regarding disabling the service, but with HOSTS it's suggested that you set the service to Manual, not disabled.

What am I missing? There shouldn't be a problem if it's set to Manual, right?

[Tarun]

Why risk slowing down your browsing?

[krit86lr]

Tarun, on Jul 10 2006, 09:20 PM, said:

Why risk slowing down your browsing?

Okay, well that is definitely a valid point. It will slow it down, although I don't know by how much. With my connection I don't notice it, but I'm sure that slower connections probably will.

[rridgely]

I've been using the MSMVP host file since april and I have not noticed any slow down in my browsing since using it. Also none of the people that said they started using it after my post have told me that they noticed any slow down either.

If you have been using the host file and noticed slowdown I would love to hear about it. So I know examples of possible down sides.

Their is a huge benefit by using the host file as well.

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The Hosts file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. This file is loaded into memory (cache) at startup, then Windows checks the Hosts file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the local machine. Another feature of the HOSTS file is its ability to block other applications from connecting to the Internet, providing the entry exists.

You can use a HOSTS file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers. This is accomplished by blocking the Server that supplies these little gems.

http://www.mvps.org/...p2002/hosts.htm