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Host File
What it does
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You can use a modified HOSTS file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers and possibly unwanted programs.
This is accomplished by blocking the connection(s) that supplies these little gems.
The Hosts file is loaded into memory (cache) at startup, so there is no need to turn on, adjust or change any settings with the exception of the DNS Client service (see below).
Windows automatically looks for the existence of a HOSTS file and if found, checks the HOSTS file first for entries to the web page you just requested.
The 0.0.0.0 (prefix) is considered the location of your computer, so when an entry listed in the MVPS HOSTS file is requested on a page you are viewing, your computer thinks 0.0.0.0 is the location of the file.
When this file is not located it skips onto the next file and thus the ad server is blocked from loading the banner, Cookie, or some unscrupulous tracker, or javascript file.
Example - the following entry 0.0.0.0 ad.doubleclick.net blocks all files supplied by that DoubleClick Server to the web page you are viewing.
This also prevents the server from tracking your movements.
Why? ... because in certain cases "Ad Servers"
like Doubleclick (and many others) will try silently to open a separate connection on the webpage you are viewing,
record your movements then yes ... follow you to additional sites you may visit.
In case you're wondering ... this all happens in microseconds, which is much faster than trying to fetch a file from half way around the world.
Another great feature of the HOSTS file is that it is a two-way file,
meaning if some parasite does get into your system (usually bundled with other products) the culprit can not get out (call home) as long as the necessary entries exist.
This is why it's important to keep your HOSTS file up to Date.
Screenshot
Before there are to many threads, i will keep updating this thread.
Just make sure you come check this thread soon again
Noted:
Later today i will add more information for adobe and some other usefull programs and apps
noted 2019/10/27
Any feedback for adds to the host file i will update those on the notepad too
For changing the hostfile you can just run notepas as admin
Or any editor of your choice
enjoy
Download:
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resource added by @WhiteLocks
I would like to share my host file, this host blocks alot of bad unwanted sites, advertising, malware and ransomware websites.
Just rename the file from .txt to nothing and then it will change to a file extension.
Now put the file in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and remember to back up your original host file just to be safe.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
With Love
Spy
What it does
...
You can use a modified HOSTS file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers and possibly unwanted programs.
This is accomplished by blocking the connection(s) that supplies these little gems.
The Hosts file is loaded into memory (cache) at startup, so there is no need to turn on, adjust or change any settings with the exception of the DNS Client service (see below).
Windows automatically looks for the existence of a HOSTS file and if found, checks the HOSTS file first for entries to the web page you just requested.
The 0.0.0.0 (prefix) is considered the location of your computer, so when an entry listed in the MVPS HOSTS file is requested on a page you are viewing, your computer thinks 0.0.0.0 is the location of the file.
When this file is not located it skips onto the next file and thus the ad server is blocked from loading the banner, Cookie, or some unscrupulous tracker, or javascript file.
Example - the following entry 0.0.0.0 ad.doubleclick.net blocks all files supplied by that DoubleClick Server to the web page you are viewing.
This also prevents the server from tracking your movements.
Why? ... because in certain cases "Ad Servers"
like Doubleclick (and many others) will try silently to open a separate connection on the webpage you are viewing,
record your movements then yes ... follow you to additional sites you may visit.
In case you're wondering ... this all happens in microseconds, which is much faster than trying to fetch a file from half way around the world.
Another great feature of the HOSTS file is that it is a two-way file,
meaning if some parasite does get into your system (usually bundled with other products) the culprit can not get out (call home) as long as the necessary entries exist.
This is why it's important to keep your HOSTS file up to Date.
Screenshot
Before there are to many threads, i will keep updating this thread.
Just make sure you come check this thread soon again
Noted:
Later today i will add more information for adobe and some other usefull programs and apps
noted 2019/10/27
Any feedback for adds to the host file i will update those on the notepad too
For changing the hostfile you can just run notepas as admin
Or any editor of your choice
enjoy
Download:
You must be registered for see links
~~~~~~~~~~~~
resource added by @WhiteLocks
I would like to share my host file, this host blocks alot of bad unwanted sites, advertising, malware and ransomware websites.
You must be registered for see links
Just rename the file from .txt to nothing and then it will change to a file extension.
Now put the file in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and remember to back up your original host file just to be safe.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
With Love
Spy
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