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How do i block websites on my computer 2 Years, 6 Months ago	Karma: 0
I've already blocked certain sites in Internet Properties on My Windows Xp pc, but im still able to access thenm through Firefox??? How can i block them REGARDLESS of what browser i use on my pc??? Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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Re:How do i block websites on my computer 2 Years, 6 Months ago

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Open up your 'hosts' file, using notepad usually located here:

Directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
Filename: hosts
(when using notepad you will have the make sure that you attempting to open up All Files, and not just Text Files

Type the following numbers with the dots(.):

127.0.0.1

After you put those numbers press your Tab key, then put in the website name. Now when ever you try to browse to that particular website, your browser won't go anywhere.

Example:

127.0.0.1 badurl.com
127.0.0.1 worseurl.com

Then make sure you save the file after you finish, just like you opened it. You have to make sure the .txt extension is NOT on the end of the file name