nikki605 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 7 hours ago, Andavari said: If dealing with multiple HOSTS files it helps to have a tool like the no longer developed and homepageless HostsXpert that works very well in Windows XP up to Windows 10. In it you can import multiple HOSTS files, and even sort them which will remove all those comments and nuke any duplicates. Plus it's 100% portable! It's what Nergal mentioned years ago and after seeing his recommendation I started using it. It's still archived and available at: * https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/hostsxpert.html * https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/Hoster.shtml * http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hoster.html I also have been using HostsXpert to update the MVPS Hosts file, but looking at it's download tab, it appears that it only downloads from MVPs Hosts and HpHosts. You make it sound like it can also download/merge/sort hosts files from other sources as well. Am I missing something? Can I use HostsXpert to download/replace/update Peter Lowe's hosts file? Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hav0c Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hello to all, Steven Black host file contains Dan Pollocks (someonewhocares.org) entries as well. See here under section Sources of hosts data unified in this variant I am starting to use the following as well https://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.txt https://hosts-file.net/grm.txt https://hosts-file.net/exp.txt https://hosts-file.net/emd.txt https://hosts-file.net/psh.txt Link to what grm, exp, emd, psh mean Another host file list, I think i have not posted ? Every line of code written by man can be undone by man . "A loser in the real world is still a loser in the net!" - .hack//SIGN . Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I stumbled across Steven Black's list a short time ago. My question is how do I easily download/install/update his file? I have gotten so used to using HostsXpert because it is so easy and foolproof. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted February 3, 2019 Moderators Share Posted February 3, 2019 Yes it can, however a HOST file will block the bad stuff system-wide, not just in a single web browser where uBlock Origin is installed. I use it as both the HOSTS file and within uBlock Origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I've downloaded and installed HostsMan http://www.abelhadigital.com/hostsman/ I'm trying to figure out how to use it. It handles the other hosts files we've been discussing. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted February 5, 2019 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2019 In my opinion HostsMan mangles the hosts file(s) into a complete unreadable mess by merging all those lines, whereas HostsXpert does not and has a readable and traditional format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I've used HostsXpert for years and agree with you that it always performed well. Unfortunately, if MVPS Hosts is no longer going to be updated, the only other hosts file it supports is HpHosts. HostsXpert hasn't been updated in years to add these other hosts files. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted February 5, 2019 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2019 Not actually a real problem for me since I manually download the hosts files I need anyway, merge them with a batch files, and then import them into HostsXpert which I then have sort to remove duplicates. I don't trust only having my hosts file install only in the host file, I install via the manual downloads I've merged which are also the backup copies. The only reason I started doing that in the early 2000's was I remember in the past a forum I'd visit would empty out the hosts file via some script if it detected that its ads didn't load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 MVPS Host File has been updated. https://mvpshostsnews.blogspot.com/2019/02/mvps-hosts-file-update-february-08-2019.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HostsNews+(Hosts+News) Update via HostXpert worked perfectly. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Got it! Thanks for letting us know and great to see that Mike is okay! Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted February 8, 2019 Moderators Share Posted February 8, 2019 On the official MVPS Hosts website, he made an official announcement, and we can help by donating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Thanks for pointing out Mike's announcement. I made a donation. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted May 8, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 8, 2019 Mvps updated may 8th https://mvpshostsnews.blogspot.com/2019/05/mvps-hosts-file-update-may-08-2019.html?m=1 ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Got it downloaded. Thanks for the post! Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted May 9, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 10:08, nikki605 said: I stumbled across Steven Black's list a short time ago. My question is how do I easily download/install/update his file? I have gotten so used to using HostsXpert because it is so easy and foolproof. Long overdue answer. HostsXpert cannot do the downloading, however it can do all the merging, but only after you've already manually downloaded the separate HOSTS files. 1. In HostsXpert tick the Make Writable button to make your installed HOSTS file writable, otherwise what's detailed below won't work. 2. Click Import Options, and then choose Merge. Now browse to a single HOSTS file you wish to merge. You need to repeat this step for each separate HOSTS file. 3. Click Editing, and then click Sort. Scroll to the top of the HOSTS file in HostsXpert as many have those loopback headers, and you can end up with a myriad of them that need to be manually pruned/removed. 4. Click File Handling, and then click Make ReadOnly. Done. If you use Windows Defender as the default antivirus look in the Winapp2.ini file for the cleaner [Windows Defender *] since it will allow CCleaner to remove backup copies to the HOSTS file that Defender makes every time you change/modify the HOSTS file. Or, for a more targeted cleaner for it without unnecessarily touching the rest of Defender, this is what I use just to clean the backup copies of HOSTS that Defender makes on Windows 10: [Windows Defender (HOSTS Backups) *] DetectOS=10.0| LangSecRef=3024 Default=False Detect=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender FileKey1=%CommonAppData%\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\BackupStore|*.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted June 12, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 12, 2019 MVPS HOSTS File Update June 11-2019 http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Got it downloaded and installed. Thanks for posting, @hazelnut Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted June 12, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, nikki605 said: Got it downloaded and installed. Thanks for posting, @hazelnut My pleasure nikki Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted June 14, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 14, 2019 I got it too immediately after seeing your post. As always thanks! Plus it gave a reason to turn on the old XP machine to update something on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siliconman01 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 12:22, Andavari said: In my opinion HostsMan mangles the hosts file(s) into a complete unreadable mess by merging all those lines, whereas HostsXpert does not and has a readable and traditional format. In HostsMan v4.8.106, go to Edit>Preferences>Import. Then uncheck "Rearrange hosts file content". That will cause HostsMan to arrange in one entry per line. Windows 10 x64 Pro on ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme motherboard, i7-6700k CPU,H220 X2 Liquid Cooler, 64 gbyte RipJaws DDR4 3200 RAM, Samsung 970 Pro NVMe M.2 500 gbyte SSD + Samsung 850 Pro 512 gbyte SSD, EVGA RTX 3060 Titan graphics card (Home Built System); Windows 11x64 Pro on 512 gigabyte Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 Laptop/tablet and Dell XPS 8940 PC. ASUS RT-AC88U router, 14 tbyte WD My Cloud PR2100 NAS Server, 200 Mbps cable Internet, MS Edge Chromium, MS Office 2021 (Local), Casper 11, DisplayFusion (3 Flat Panel Displays per system): Latest Bitdefender Internet Security, Quicken, Weather Watcher Live, ThumbsPlus 10, Sticky Password 8, WD Smartware, CyberLink PowerDVD23, MSI AfterBurner, Rainmeter, 8GadgetPack, and many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siliconman01 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Stephen Black's Unified source easily added to HostsMan. Windows 10 x64 Pro on ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme motherboard, i7-6700k CPU,H220 X2 Liquid Cooler, 64 gbyte RipJaws DDR4 3200 RAM, Samsung 970 Pro NVMe M.2 500 gbyte SSD + Samsung 850 Pro 512 gbyte SSD, EVGA RTX 3060 Titan graphics card (Home Built System); Windows 11x64 Pro on 512 gigabyte Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 Laptop/tablet and Dell XPS 8940 PC. ASUS RT-AC88U router, 14 tbyte WD My Cloud PR2100 NAS Server, 200 Mbps cable Internet, MS Edge Chromium, MS Office 2021 (Local), Casper 11, DisplayFusion (3 Flat Panel Displays per system): Latest Bitdefender Internet Security, Quicken, Weather Watcher Live, ThumbsPlus 10, Sticky Password 8, WD Smartware, CyberLink PowerDVD23, MSI AfterBurner, Rainmeter, 8GadgetPack, and many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted July 14, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 14, 2019 MVPS HOSTS File Update July 13 http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Got it! Thanks for remembering what I seem to forget. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted August 15, 2019 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2019 MVPS update Aug 15 2019 http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Got it, thanks. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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