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Hosts File Updater 1.1
This is a little tool for updating the hosts file. more>> This is a little tool for updating the hosts file. It will connect to the website mvps.org to download the hosts file. Hosts file can be used to block those harmful websites that known to show ads, providing adware/spyware bundled software, hijack your browser or even auto install malicious software to your system. For more information, just visit http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm. I recommend you to check for new hosts file update at least once every two weeks. Note: This program is NOT a adware/spyware remover and does not need to be running constantly in the background since THE PROGRAM (not the hosts file) does not prevent adware/spyware installation. The hosts file just complement your exisiting adware/spyware scanner and is an excellent tool.
Updated on 24 August 2005. Fixed repeating error message when cannot connect to the server. Add the ability to restore the Hosts file back to the original one installed on Windows which may be useful when you want to temporary access a site blocked by the Hosts file or it is modified by a malware. Note that when using this tool, any existing modification to the Hosts file is lost.<<less
Win Hosts File Editor 1
Get to your Windows HOSTS file with the click of a button (quick launch shortcut or desktop shortcut). This simple editor saves you the time of having to navigate to your HOSTS file manually more>>
Win Hosts File Editor 1 is a useful tool which makes it easy to get to your Windows HOSTS file with the click of a button (quick launch shortcut or desktop shortcut). This simple editor saves you the time of having to navigate to your HOSTS file manually. The editor also notifies you when unsaved changes exist.
Buster Collings - Win Hosts File Editor is a useful and the fastest way to access and edit your hosts file. Win Hosts FileHOSTS File Manger 1.0.1.2 Beta
It has several features that make it more secure against some of the newer tricks such as HOSTS file hijacking. more>> <<less
HOSTS File Manager has several features that make it more secure against some of the newer tricks such as HOSTS file hijacking
HOSTS File Manager 1.0.1.2
It is used for blocking unwanted web pages from loading in your browser. more>> <<less
AdBin - Windows Hosts file editor 1
AdBin - Windows Hosts file editor protects your computer from ad servers and Web browser hijackings. more>>
AdBin - Windows Hosts file editor 1 protects your computer from ad servers and Web browser hijackings. AdBin is a free, easy to use windows hosts file editor, well suited for blocking ad servers which aids in preventing annoying ads and in preventing Web browser hijackings. Web browsing made faster and safer. Merge lists easily with interface. Features include no spyware, no ads, no banners. Easy to use menus, convenient right mouse clicks on the windows system tray, drag and drop file merging, tip of the day, help. Link for hosts files.
AdBin is an easy to use windws hosts file editor to help block ads. AdBin - Windows Hosts file editor 1.0.0 - Gilmore SoftwareLicense:Freeware
Hostess 4.100
Hostess is a free software tool that will help you maintain your Hosts file. Unlike many HOSTS file utilities, Hostess is geared towards ad-blocking rather than IP address resolution. more>>
Hostess 4.100 is a free utility for maintaining your HOSTS file. Hostess is geared towards ad-blocking rather than IP address resolution.
Hostess stores your host entries in a database that is indexed to eliminate duplicates and make searching fast and easy. It also allows you to group these hosts for efficiency and ease of maintenance.
Messing with the HOSTS file is not for the inexperienced user. There is the possibility of undesirable and sometimes difficult to troubleshoot effects on your Internet and network connectivity. The documentation included with Hostess gives only a basic overview of how the HOSTS file works. Better sources of such information can be found by doing a web search for "HOSTS file".
Hostess has been designed to make things easy for the experienced HOSTS jockey, someone that wants a fine degree of control over what goes into (and stays out of) their HOSTS file.
Enhancements:
- Hostess now supports imports and exports in plain text format!
- The command line options were reworked to allow for the new features, and the menu shortcuts were updated so they don't conflict with common text editing shortcuts like Ctrl-V for Paste.
Ray Marron - Hostess is a free utility for maintaining your Hosts file. Hostess. Hostess is a free software tool that will help you maintain your Hosts file. The documentation includedHosts Editor 1.0
Hosts Editor is a useful utility that allows you to easily add hosts to your hosts file more>>
Simply type the hostname you wish to add and click "Add To Hosts" After your next reboot, the host that you added will resolve to 0.0.0.0.
This application was created to help save bandwidth while you are on the internet. Also Includes Clipboard Functionality. If you have copied an address to your clipboard, hit the "Clipboard" button to automatically add it to the address box, then click "Add to Hosts" and you are done after two simple clicks!
HostsToggle 2.1
HostsToggle makes turning the Hosts file "on" and "off" as easy as clicking a button. more>>
HostsToggle makes turning the Hosts file "on" and "off" as easy as clicking a button. The Hosts file can also be automatically restored after a specified amount of time -- great if you keep forgetting to turn the Hosts back on! And finally, you can easily load alternate Hosts files (saved with the extension .tgl) so that instead of completely turning off the Hosts file, you can load one without the entries that are causing you trouble.
HostsToggle comes with the Visual Basic 6 source code so you can see exactly what its doing. You are free to modify the code to suit your needs. HostsToggle may also be freely distributed for non-profit. If you distribute a modified version of HostsToggle, you must include the modified source code.
Host Block 1.6.0
program for comfortable editing the hosts file more>> A program for comfortable editing the HOSTS file. Informationen zu dem Thema findet man in diesem Artikel . Information on the topic can be found in this article.<<less
Aldos Tools - HOSTS Manager enables you to edit and update your Windows HOSTS file with new websites/servers names. HOSTS Manager. HOSTS Manager enables usersGEOSoft software - The HOSTS File Manager has several features that make it more secure against some of the newer tricks such as HOSTS file hijack. HOSTSHOSTS Manager is a easy to use application to modify the hosts file easily. The hosts file is a fast method to block the access to websites or IPsand you also have the possibility to perform redirectsLicense:Freeware
Host Block Notifier 1
Host Block Notifier is a little tool that acts like a local web server. more>> If you are using hosts file to block bad hosts (malware, advertisements, etc.), you are directing the system to point to the local machine. The web browser will just show a message to tell you that it couldnt connect to the server or the page cannot be displayed.
Host Block Notifier is a little tool that acts like a local web server. Your browser will inform you whenever you access a blocked website. You will need to leave this program running in the background.
You can customize what to display in your browser when a host is blocked by editing the HTML and text in the box. You can also chose to show the link to bypass the Hosts file using proxy (concealme.com) to access the blocked website.<<less
HostsCleaner 1.02
HostsCleaner thoroughly scans YOUR Hosts file, whether its one youve downloaded from an on-line source, or created yourself, a more>>
When you run it from time to time, it checks your Hosts file, after its been optimized by HostsMaster, using a database which is up-dated monthly.
HostsCleaner thoroughly scans YOUR Hosts file, whether its one youve downloaded from an on-line source, or created yourself, and removes non-responsive DEAD domains from it; the ONLY proviso is that YOUR Hosts File MUST have been optimized using the HM (HostsMaster) Utility.
This program will crash if it detects a non-HM optimized Hosts File.
HostsCleaner can reduce the size of your file and this way it will only improve your Internet browsing speed. When it completes its run, HC will write a new "cleaned up" Hosts File and backup.
Running HM.exe first is mandatory, as HM will create a fresh backup to your existing Hosts File which will be named Hosts.org where org = original. HC will automatically detect your Windows OS version and then execute itself in a DOS window.
If you should get an error message you do not understand, make sure you have run HM, our HostsMaster Utility, and that both the file named Hosts AND Hosts.org exist in the same default path. See below for the proper path which is based on your operating system.
HostsCleaner thoroughly scans YOUR Hosts file, whether its one youve downloaded from an on-line source, or created yourself, a. HostsCleaner 1.01 - HostsHostsMan 3.2.70 Beta 6
HostsMan is a freeware software application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease. more>>
HostsMan 3.2.70 Beta 6 offres aneffective tool which helps you to manage your Hosts file with ease.
Major Features:
- Automatic update of hosts file
- Enable/Disable hosts file
- Built-in hosts editor
- Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks
- Hosts file backup manager
- Exclusion list
- Local HTTP server
Requirements: Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista
WareSeeker Editor
HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease. Featured on Softpedia, MajorGeeks, FileForum, FileUpdates, EfreeSoft, WareSeeker, SnapFiles, UkrainerR.J.Governa & R.Loureiro - A freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease. HostsMan. A freeware application that lets you manage your HostsLicense:Freeware
R.J.Governa & R.Loureiro - HostsMan is a freeware software application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease. HostsMan. HostsMan is a freeware software applicationHostsMan lets you manage your Hosts file with ease. Features: online update of hosts file; enable/disable usage of hosts file; open Hosts file with one click; mergeR.J.Governa & R.Loureiro - fileabelhadigital.com - with ease. FeaturesLicense:Freeware
R.J.Governa & R.Loureiro - HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts with ease. HostsMan. HostsMan is a freeware software application thatabelhadigital.com - A freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts with ease. HostsMan. HostsMan is a freeware application that lets
abelhadigital.com - HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts with ease. No Spyware! No Adware! No Viruses! 100% Freeware! Clean and simpleLicense:Freeware
Hostspro 0.04
A free program which will help block adverts, banners, hijackers and unwanted websites from connecting to your PC more>>
Most people are totally unaware what a hosts file is never mind what it can do. We have been using the hosts file for year to help block unwanted sites or adverts showing in our browser.
System requirements:
- .Net Framework
HostsXpert 4.3
HostsXpert is an ultra-groovy Hosts file Manager, Editor and Helper-outter. Below you will find a list of HostsXperts important functions. more>>
HostsXpert is an ultra-groovy Hosts file Manager, Editor and Helper-outter. Below you will find a list of HostsXperts important functions.
Main features:
- Append File - Allows selection of a file to be appended to your current hosts file.
- Replace File - Allows selection of a file to replace your hosts file.
- Merge File - Allows selection of a file
to be merged with your current hosts file.
- Create Backup - Creates a Backup of you current hosts file. Backup file will be placed where ever HostsXpert.exe resides on your Hard drive.
- Restore Backup - Restores the backup hosts file.
- Restore MS Hosts - Restores the hosts file to Microsofts original hosts file.
- Add to Hosts Files - Adds the line item into your hosts file.
- Delete Line - Deletes highlighted line from hosts file.
- Comments - Insert # / Remove# - Insert or Remove "#" (comment marker).
- Sort File - Sorts the current hosts file in alphanumeric order, removes all comment lines.
- Swap Localhost - Swaps the current hosts file between 127.0.0.1 and 0.0.0.0
- Remove Block Items - Removes all blocking lines in the current hosts file.
- Copy to Clipboard - Copies the current hosts file to the clipboard.
- Make Hosts read-only/writable toggle
- Search - Enter text to be searched for, click Previous or Next.
- Open in Memopad - Opens the Memopad built-in to HostsXpert
- Save Hosts
- Saves the Hosts file from Memopad.
- Save As - Allows you to save the hosts file as a file other than "Hosts".
- Save Hosts Exit Memopad - Saves the Hosts file from Memopad, and returns you to normal view.
- Exit Memopad - Does not save changes.
funkytoad - This program is a Hosts Manager, Editor and Helper-outter. HostsXpert. This program is a Hosts Manager, Editor and Helper-outter