The hosts file is the first place Windows checks for IP addresses when connecting to websites and can be manually edited to block access to specific websites. The hosts file is located in ...

The HOSTS file is an important element in most networks, a simple structure which maps host names to custom IP addresses. HOSTS can be used to block ads, or prevent access to certain sites. It’s ...

I don't know of a way to easily edit this file short of replacing it.<BR><BR>A reboot is not needed in order to have updates to the HOSTS file recognized. This file is parsed everytime a Winsock name ...