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Questions RE: "Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts [Modified} File"

Hello. I found a website that Blocks Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File.
Website: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
I followed the Windows Vista installation detour. So far, I am not getting Spybot to remind me with the annoying "little gems". It sounds like the MVPS Hosts file rids my web browser of all parasites. I am not clear however if this method applies to the entire system or not, that is this procedure needs to be conducted on each user account/profile. Since the Host file is on the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC folder, it sounds like it is system installed, not just user account installed. Need someone to clarify, I may be wrong. Also if you find any questionable issues, please let me know. Thank you!

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montecarlo1987

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Thank you! This HOSTS file is something new to me. So the fix is only temporary with the modified HOSTS files. Too bad! Changing that often! WOW! Also, I have a question with this HOSTS file. Do other web browsers use THIS SAME FILE too like Firefox, Netscape, and Opera? ...or do they have they're own means to store information? Where are those for Fireofx, Netscape, and Opera, if different?

war1

Yes, all the other browsers use same HOSTS file to resolve DNS. Consider a HOSTS file as a supplement to your antivirus, antispyware and firewall programs.

Fridolin Mansmann

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_file

war1

montecarlo1987, any update?

Questions RE: &quot;Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts [Modified} File&quot;

Questions RE: "Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts [Modified} File"