The Host file.

[nob]

Seeing as we had a problem in the charity thread I thought I would do some research in the file, As you say Dave it shouldn't work on mine. This is a good read on the host file and shows how to make shortcuts to sites by typing the name in the browser.

[Ratae]

Dec 18, 2014 15:08:59 GMT nob said:

Seeing as we had a problem in the charity thread I thought I would do some research in the file, As you say Dave it shouldn't work on mine. This is a good read on the host file and shows how to make shortcuts to sites by typing the name in the browser.

Yep, when I first customised my Hosts file, I thought that I read that info about the hash sign, couldn't remember where I read it though!

Anyway, combined with adblock plus and the new FF addon .....'Adblock Plus Popup Addon' all that's usually seen in those streaming sites where the ads and popups should be, is an empty box with a little boxed x that removes it!


Errrr....so a friend tells me!

[mr]

Why be embarrassed to admit using Adblock Plus or Edge? We all detest adverts and pop ups so it mkes sense to use a program that stops them.

To those who'd say that adverts help pay for sites, my response is this, viruses are put on some websites by criminals for their gain, yet installing anti-virus software to stop them is recommended! So, what is wrong with Adblocking software, it does a similar job in blocking unwanted adverts on a computer.

Also Ratae, don't forget our new friend Ixquick (https://www.ixquick.com/) which does not record your IP number nor share any personal info with sites. I've discovered it's jolly useful if you click the proxy link beside a result, it uses a proxy to go to those sites that are blocked by UK ISPs ( don't you just loath censorship!).

[Ratae]

Dec 22, 2014 21:53:29 GMT mr said:

Why be embarrassed to admit using Adblock Plus or Edge? We all detest adverts and pop ups so it mkes sense to use a program that stops them.

To those who'd say that adverts help pay for sites, my response is this, viruses are put on some websites by criminals for their gain, yet installing anti-virus software to stop them is recommended! So, what is wrong with Adblocking software, it does a similar job in blocking unwanted adverts on a computer.

Also Ratae, don't forget our new friend Ixquick (https://www.ixquick.com/) which does not record your IP number nor share any personal info with sites. I've discovered it's jolly useful if you click the proxy link beside a result, it uses a proxy to go to those sites that are blocked by UK ISPs ( don't you just loath censorship!).

'Ere....why pick on me, I've never said that I don't use adblock plus, 'cos I do! Not only that, but I use Adblock Plus Pop-Up Addon with it too. Ain't embarrassed about it either!

[petersmyth1]

Dec 22, 2014 22:45:16 GMT Ratae said:

'Ere....why pick on me, I've never said that I don't use adblock plus, 'cos I do! Not only that, but I use Adblock Plus Pop-Up Addon with it too. Ain't embarrassed about it either!

Sod using adblock  but I often wonder if my hosts file is too short?

Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
# 127.0.0.1 localhost
# ::1 localhost

Could any of you advanced drinkers post a better hosts list for me to copy or is my brief list sufficient?

[Bob]

Where did you find that? Mine is far too big to post here, and starts like this. :-

# This MVPS HOSTS file is a free download from: #
# winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm #
# #
# Notes: The Operating System does not read the "#" symbol #
# You can create your own notes, after the # symbol #
# This *must* be the first line: 127.0.0.1 localhost #
# #
#**********************************************************#
# -------------- Updated: December-20-2014 --------------- #
#**********************************************************#
# #
# Disclaimer: this file is free to use for personal use #
# only. Furthermore it is NOT permitted to copy any of the #
# contents or host on any other site without permission or #
# meeting the full criteria of the below license terms. #
# #
# This work is licensed under the Creative Commons #
# Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. #
# creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ #
# #
# Entries with comments are all searchable via Google. #

127.0.0.1 localhost

::1 localhost #[IPv6]

# [Start of entries generated by MVPS HOSTS]
#
# [Misc A - Z]
0.0.0.0 fr.a2dfp.net
0.0.0.0 m.fr.a2dfp.net
0.0.0.0 mfr.a2dfp.net
0.0.0.0 ad.a8.net
0.0.0.0 asy.a8ww.net
0.0.0.0 static.a-ads.com
0.0.0.0 atlas.aamedia.ro
0.0.0.0 abcstats.com
0.0.0.0 ad4.abradio.cz
0.0.0.0 a.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 adserver.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 adv.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 bimg.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 ca.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 www2.a-counter.kiev.ua
0.0.0.0 track.acclaimnetwork.com
0.0.0.0 accuserveadsystem.com
0.0.0.0 www.accuserveadsystem.com
0.0.0.0 achmedia.com
0.0.0.0 csh.actiondesk.com
0.0.0.0 ads.activepower.net
0.0.0.0 app.activetrail.com
0.0.0.0 stat.active24stats.nl #[Tracking.Cookie]
0.0.0.0 traffic.acwebconnecting.com
0.0.0.0 office.ad1.ru
0.0.0.0 cms.ad2click.nl
0.0.0.0 ad2games.com
0.0.0.0 ads.ad2games.com
0.0.0.0 content.ad20.net
0.0.0.0 core.ad20.net
0.0.0.0 banner.ad.nu
0.0.0.0 cl21.v4.adaction.se
0.0.0.0 adadvisor.net

[Geoff]

Where did you find that? Mine is far too big to post here, and starts like this.

So is mine

# This MVPS HOSTS file is a free download from: #
# winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm #
# #
# Notes: The Operating System does not read the "#" symbol #
# You can create your own notes, after the # symbol #
# This *must* be the first line: 127.0.0.1 localhost #
# #
#**********************************************************#
# -------------- Updated: December-20-2014 --------------- #
#**********************************************************#
# #
# Disclaimer: this file is free to use for personal use #
# only. Furthermore it is NOT permitted to copy any of the #
# contents or host on any other site without permission or #
# meeting the full criteria of the below license terms. #
# #
# This work is licensed under the Creative Commons #
# Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. #
# creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ #
# #
# Entries with comments are all searchable via Google. #

127.0.0.1 localhost

::1 localhost #[IPv6]

# [Start of entries generated by MVPS HOSTS]
#
# [Misc A - Z]
0.0.0.0 fr.a2dfp.net
0.0.0.0 m.fr.a2dfp.net
0.0.0.0 mfr.a2dfp.net
0.0.0.0 ad.a8.net
0.0.0.0 asy.a8ww.net
0.0.0.0 static.a-ads.com
0.0.0.0 atlas.aamedia.ro
0.0.0.0 abcstats.com
0.0.0.0 ad4.abradio.cz
0.0.0.0 a.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 adserver.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 adv.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 bimg.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 ca.abv.bg
0.0.0.0 www2.a-counter.kiev.ua
0.0.0.0 track.acclaimnetwork.com
0.0.0.0 accuserveadsystem.com
0.0.0.0 www.accuserveadsystem.com
0.0.0.0 achmedia.com
0.0.0.0 csh.actiondesk.com
0.0.0.0 ads.activepower.net
0.0.0.0 app.activetrail.com
0.0.0.0 stat.active24stats.nl #[Tracking.Cookie]
0.0.0.0 traffic.acwebconnecting.com
0.0.0.0 office.ad1.ru
0.0.0.0 cms.ad2click.nl
0.0.0.0 ad2games.com
0.0.0.0 ads.ad2games.com
0.0.0.0 content.ad20.net
0.0.0.0 core.ad20.net
0.0.0.0 banner.ad.nu
0.0.0.0 cl21.v4.adaction.se
0.0.0.0 adadvisor.net
0.0.0.0 tag1.adaptiveads.com
0.0.0.0 www.adbanner.ro
0.0.0.0 wad.adbasket.net
0.0.0.0 ad.pop1.adbn.ru
0.0.0.0 ad.top1.adbn.ru
0.0.0.0 ad.rich1.adbn.ru
0.0.0.0 james.adbutler.de #[Tracking.Cookie]
0.0.0.0 www.adbutler.de
0.0.0.0 www.adchimp.com
0.0.0.0 static.adclick.lt
0.0.0.0 engine.adclick.lv
0.0.0.0 show.adclick.lv
0.0.0.0 static.adclick.lv
0.0.0.0 www.adclick.lv
0.0.0.0 ad-clix.com
0.0.0.0 www.ad-clix.com
0.0.0.0 servedby.adcombination.com
0.0.0.0 adcomplete.com
0.0.0.0 www.adcomplete.com
0.0.0.0 ct1.addthis.com
0.0.0.0 served.by.addynamics.eu
0.0.0.0 static.uk.addynamo.com
0.0.0.0 server.adeasy.ru
0.0.0.0 pt.server1.adexit.com
0.0.0.0 www.adexit.com
0.0.0.0 cdn1.adexprt.com
0.0.0.0 cdn2.adexprt.com
0.0.0.0 cdn3.adexprt.com
0.0.0.0 s.adexpert.cz
0.0.0.0 222-33544_999.pub.adfirmative.com
0.0.0.0 c.adfirmative.com
0.0.0.0 www.adfirmative.com
0.0.0.0 adfocus.ru
0.0.0.0 adx.adform.net
0.0.0.0 s1.adform.net
0.0.0.0 server.adform.net
0.0.0.0 track.adform.net
0.0.0.0 server.adformdsp.net
0.0.0.0 ads.adfox.ru
0.0.0.0 gazeta.adfox.ru
0.0.0.0 p.adframesrc.com
0.0.0.0 s.adframesrc.com
0.0.0.0 media.adfrontiers.com
0.0.0.0 astw.adgear.com
0.0.0.0 dstw.adgear.com
0.0.0.0 www.adgitize.com
0.0.0.0 code.ad-gbn.com
0.0.0.0 www.ad-groups.com #[Ban Man Pro Banner Code]
0.0.0.0 adhall.com
0.0.0.0 pool.adhese.be
0.0.0.0 adhitzads.com
0.0.0.0 ads.static.adhood.com
0.0.0.0 app.pubserver.adhood.com
0.0.0.0 app.winwords.adhood.com
0.0.0.0 ssl3.adhost.com
0.0.0.0 www2.adhost.com
0.0.0.0 adfarm1.adition.com
0.0.0.0 imagesrv.adition.com

[petersmyth1]

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

Drinkers I kid you not. Above is my address of my hosts file and it is exactly as copied earlier in this thread. Looking at the other two short examples of other drinker's host's files I'm surprised my PC actually works.

Where did you 2 get those files from? If you post the link then I can download and install a proper Hosts file for Win 7 64 bit

[Ratae]

Dec 23, 2014 8:57:31 GMT petersmyth1 said:

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

Drinkers I kid you not. Above is my address of my hosts file and it is exactly as copied earlier in this thread. Looking at the other two short examples of other drinker's host's files I'm surprised my PC actually works.

Where did you 2 get those files from? If you post the link then I can download and install a proper Hosts file for Win 7 64 bit

Fill yer boots bestest pal.............. tinyurl.com/5thzrnx

[jal]

Was that a wise move David

[Geoff]

Dec 23, 2014 9:30:24 GMT jal said:

Was that a wise move David

It's pretty straight forward even for Peter .

[jal]

[Ratae]

Dec 23, 2014 9:30:24 GMT jal said:

Was that a wise move David

It's the same hyperlink that both Bob and Geoff had in their posts JJ, it's just that with Smudger, it's often necessary to hold his hand and gently sort of guide it to the correct spot on the page innit!


Bless 'im though eh!.....I feel like ruffling his hair and giving him a big old man hug now!

[petersmyth1]

Dec 23, 2014 9:14:43 GMT Ratae said:

Dec 23, 2014 8:57:31 GMT petersmyth1 said:

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

Drinkers I kid you not. Above is my address of my hosts file and it is exactly as copied earlier in this thread. Looking at the other two short examples of other drinker's host's files I'm surprised my PC actually works.

Where did you 2 get those files from? If you post the link then I can download and install a proper Hosts file for Win 7 64 bit

Fill yer boots bestest pal.............. tinyurl.com/5thzrnx

Thanks bestest pal,  just missing one thing. Where exactly do you click on your link to start the zip file download?

[Geoff]

Halfway down the page on the left.

winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm