Re: Hosts files/list; how important?

firewire <firewire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm referring to the MVP extensive hosts file: the problem is that
one can not always isolate the entry that is causing a certain web
site to be blocked.

Then you could stop using it if you wish....or figure out what domains it's
trying to contact. That isn't usually that hard (check your "back" button
contents).


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:

firewire <firewire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello
For online shopping the subject can be a real pain; are they really
worth the trouble? Thanks

Not sure what you mean. If you're referring to a modified hosts file
to block banner ads/malware/etc., and you're having problems with
specific sites when doing your shopping, you can remark out the
entries with a #. I personally like the hosts file from mvps.org
because I hate ads. Your mileage may vary.



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