Block Certain Websites From My Computer – Different Methods?

Asked By R Ocampo 10 points N/A Posted on - 08/08/2016

There are certain webpages which are distracting and contains a virus. There are also some sites which are not of my interest. How can I block certain websites from my computer?

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Answered By Saad Tariq Hamed 10 points N/A #93506

Block Certain Websites From My Computer – Different Methods?

Method 1- Using Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Open the Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Select on Tools.

Step 3: Click on Internet Options.

Step 4: Select the Privacy tab, then click on sites.

Step 5: Enter the site address that you want to block.

Step 6: Click OK.

Method 2- Using Windows

Step 1: Search C: drive after opening My Computer.

Step 2: First click on System 32, then drivers and then, etc. In etc. folder look for a file whose name is Hosts.

Step 3: Using Notepad, open Hosts file.

Step 4: Scroll till the end.

Step 5: Enter to bring a new line at the bottom.

Step 6: Type "127.0.0.1," and then the website URL to block it. Add more like this.

Step 7: Click on File and then Save.

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