Block msn ads with host file

Having a large host file can slow a PC down to a crawl. I examine the address PG is block and put it in my hosts file. If possible, try to remember the site that started everything and block that too. Reply 14 years ago. Yeah, I learned how to do this a year or two ago, and it's nice that there's no ads, but the "This page can not be displayed" things all over can still be a bit annoying.

This method is also great for pranking people! Just redirect one site to another It'll really confuse people! I just block media. Those are the only "intelligent" popups I run into. The "intelligent" popups popup when you click on something, bypassing most popup blockers. Also, if you have a DNS server that you have access to, you can add entries there instead of your hosts file, making the changes noticeable for your whole network, or whatever is connecting to your DNS server.

Reply 15 years ago. This is a good deal. I've done this because it's more flexible, and I can disable it instantly without a reboot or restart of my browser. Then a domain lookup; use that info in your host. I'm sure there is an easier way but that will work. Im assuming your using or XP. You can google netstat or go to MS online documentation and read more on it than you could possible ever want to.

Again, while logged into MSN or any other service, do a netstat and you will get the server name or at a minimum the IP. Good luck. If you know the ip address: Whois lookup ip address.. TimW , Aug 4, IkoJ , Jul 4, If your machine is part of a "Domain", check with your IT Dept. This especially applies to Laptop users who travel or bring their work machines home.

Make sure to reset the Service if needed prior to connecting reboot required to your work Domain Hostsman includes an option to turn off the DNS Service [ screenshot ]. When set to Manual you can see that the above "Service" is not needed after a little browsing - when set to Manual by opening the Services Editor again, scroll down to DNS Client and check the "Status" column.

It should be blank, if it was needed it would show "Started" in that column. Related Utilities. Once installed locate the Hostsman location, right-click on "hm.

PowerShell script to automatically download, unzip and update the local host file. Linux and Mac Users. Although I do not use either Linux or a Mac, I often get requests for "How To" on that system, so here are a few resources:.

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