siljaline 41 Posted May 3, 2005 Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts Filehttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htmhttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (57 kb)http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (252 kb)Note: The "text" version also make a good reference for determining culprit URLs.Regards,Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted May 4, 2005 Thanks for the update siljaline!Already downloaded ... Impressive..I see it not only has the new googkle.com things but the culprits behind them as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted May 4, 2005 Thanks for the update siljaline!Already downloaded ... Impressive..I see it not only has the new googkle.com things but the culprits behind them as well!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Most welcome, enjoy the file Regards,Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epp_b 0 Posted May 4, 2005 Thanks! :)Why on Earth has this not been made into a consolidated sticky thread? http://forums.scotsnewsletter.com/index.php?showtopic=11796 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed_P 18 Posted May 4, 2005 Why on Earth has this not been made into a consolidated sticky thread?Because everytime it gets updated it automatically floats to the top of the list and if it was a sticky it wouldn't get noticed when updated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian 0 Posted May 4, 2005 (edited) Bookmarked, subscribed, dowloaded, implemented.Thank you very much. The timing could not have been better. I have to open ports for some BitTorrent testing and am in the process of double checking all my security measures before I start the tests.I have got interested in podcasting over the last while and torrents look like only long term solution to anticipated exponential growth in traffic. Busy working with some casters and hosters to test services.Figure if I stay way from warez, etc I should be safe, but, can never be too sure. Edited May 4, 2005 by ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epp_b 0 Posted May 4, 2005 Because everytime it gets updated it automatically floats to the top of the list and if it was a sticky it wouldn't get noticed when updated?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sure, but I still think it would be nicer if it was consolidated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted May 5, 2005 It's all stickied now and I changed the heading so we can change the latest updated [date] as each one comes out. :)siljaline,Please PM me if you have trouble editing the topic header and I will fix it for you when new updates are added.Thanks so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted May 5, 2005 It's all stickied now and I changed the heading so we can change the latest updated [date] as each one comes out. :)siljaline,Please PM me if you have trouble editing the topic header and I will fix it for you when new updates are added.Thanks so much!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll edit the header or atempt to and then change it back to the current. Thanks all for the stickie Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted May 5, 2005 let me know how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epp_b 0 Posted May 5, 2005 Yeeeeeah! W00T for the sticky! :clap: :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeMerc 0 Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) 6/2/2005Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (61 kb) http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (274 kb) Note: the "text" version also make a good reference for determining culprit URLs Edited June 2, 2005 by TeMerc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted June 2, 2005 Got it thanks!Also, I have found that Hostman works great for easily getting the host file to the proper location.I just save the zip file to the desktop, and use Hostman to import (on the file menu) the host file ... don't even have to unzip it.Also allows easy disabling of dns caching, and you can view the file to make sure it imported the new one if you are the skeptical type (like me) right in Hostman.I also use it to lock the host file (Icon) and on the drop down menu, I make it read only.The link to Hostman 1.2 is on the MVP page, or you can get to it from here as well:Hostman 1.2:http://www.abelhadigital.com/I do not use the Beta but it sounds like it will be very good as well when it comes out of Beta.Thanks for the update TeMerc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted June 25, 2005 Got it thanks!Also, I have found that Hostman works great for easily getting the host file to the proper location.I just save the zip file to the desktop, and use Hostman to import (on the file menu) the host file ... don't even have to unzip it.Also allows easy disabling of dns caching, and you can view the file to make sure it imported the new one if you are the skeptical type (like me) right in Hostman.I also use it to lock the host file (Icon) and on the drop down menu, I make it read only.The link to Hostman 1.2 is on the MVP page, or you can get to it from here as well:Hostman 1.2:http://www.abelhadigital.com/I do not use the Beta but it sounds like it will be very good as well when it comes out of Beta.Thanks for the update TeMerc<{POST_SNAPBACK}> HostsMan is known to re-name "HOSTS" to lower-case - I advise using with caution. Regards,Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted June 25, 2005 MVPS HOSTS file update [06-25-05]Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts Filehttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htmhttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (61 kb)http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (274 kb)Note: The "text" version also make a good reference for determining culprit URLs.Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted June 25, 2005 HostsMan is known to re-name "HOSTS" to lower-case - I advise using with caution. Regards,Silj Darn!You are right ... I went in and changed it for myself to HOSTS.Everytime you just open Hostman it renames it to lowercase. Drat!Do you know if the beta version 2 does that too?In the meantime, I also downloaded the MVP HOSTS Manager and although it is sparce and doesn't allow you to look at and/or change the file manually within the program (which I like to do), it doesn't change the file to lowercase.So right now I am manually changing the file itself after changing the read only bit, and then changing it back.Always something.... thanks for the heads up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted June 25, 2005 BTW: I love the MVP's HOST Manager's ability to update the HOSTS file ... that's very nice indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epp_b 0 Posted June 25, 2005 BTW, is there anyway I can lock this file (with a password) from being edited by an unauthorized user? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted June 25, 2005 BTW, is there anyway I can lock this file (with a password) from being edited by an unauthorized user?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> To my knowledge, no - but you may lock HOSTS with a batch file and hide the batch files and/or when using MS-Anti Spyware the real-time protection System Agents flag any changes to HOSTS. Batch files, here; (O/S as Appropriate)XP/Win2K >http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/lockhost.bathttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unlockhost.batSilj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted June 25, 2005 (edited) However, I did find that the HOSTS Manager (MVP) does allow password protection against disabling the HOSTS file though. Password protection in the Hosts Manager© is only used when someone wants to disable the HOSTS file. You do not have to use password protection but you may find that it is rather handy if you have friends or family members using your computer to go to sites that you do not want then visiting. Password protection is enabled by selecting "Manage Passwords" and then clicking "OK".BTW: Spy Sweeper also offer protection on changes to the HOSTS file. Spy Sweeper has a two step HOSTS file protection. I use the MVP HOSTS file and the first step of Webroot's Spy Sweeper HOSTS protection which is notification and prompt to allow/disallow a change to the HOSTS file. Almost as good a password protecting it.The free version of WinPatrol does protects against changes to the HOSTS file too if I remember correctly. Edited June 25, 2005 by LilBambi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted June 26, 2005 However, I did find that the HOSTS Manager (MVP) does allow password protection against disabling the HOSTS file though.BTW: Spy Sweeper also offer protection on changes to the HOSTS file. Spy Sweeper has a two step HOSTS file protection. I use the MVP HOSTS file and the first step of Webroot's Spy Sweeper HOSTS protection which is notification and prompt to allow/disallow a change to the HOSTS file. Almost as good a password protecting it.The free version of WinPatrol does protects against changes to the HOSTS file too if I remember correctly.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Never got around to using the any of the "HOSTS" managers, actually, I should. I'm used to using the old HOSTS Editor, works great, and let MSAS watch HOSTS for me. As much as I like WinPatrol, I don't run it presently (much Kudos to BillP for his efforts with the program, though) - many of the features in MS anti-spyware are duplicated, more-or-less. Since I'm running a bit RAM-challenged, I can't have too much running in the background. Regards,Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilBambi 3,283 Posted June 27, 2005 If it were just for me, I wouldn't bother. But I am looking for easy ways to update them for clients. So trying out many of them myself to see what works the easiest.Still looking really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted June 27, 2005 I just drop a new one in my client's machines at next visit - the geeks, well, I show them how :'( Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted July 13, 2005 MVPS HOSTS File Updated [07-13-05]Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts Filehttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htmhttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (67 kb)http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (299 kb)Note: the "text" version also make a good reference for determining culprit URLs.Silj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siljaline 41 Posted July 13, 2005 Thanks! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeMerc 0 Posted July 26, 2005 7/26/2005The HOSTS file was updated today ...http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htmDownload: hosts.zip (70 kb)http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zipHow To: Download and Extract the HOSTS filehttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts2.htmHOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questionshttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htmNote: the "text" version also makes a great resourcefor determining culprit URLs ... (310 kb)http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epp_b 0 Posted July 26, 2005 YeeEEEhaow! Thanks, TeMerc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeMerc 0 Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) The HOSTS file was updated today ...August 15, 2005http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htmDownload: hosts.zip (72 kb)http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zipHow To: Download and Extract the HOSTS filehttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts2.htmHOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questionshttp://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htmNote: the "text" version also makes a great resourcefor determining culprit URLs ... (318 kb)http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt Edited August 15, 2005 by TeMerc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
