windows xp hosts file
windows xp hosts file in title
windows xp hosts file in description
Features include:
- Online update of hosts file;
- Enable/disable usage of hosts file
- Open hosts file with one click
- Merge two hosts files
- Built-in hosts editor
- Prevent other programs of writing to the hosts
- Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks
- Find how many host names
- Easily install newly downloaded hosts file
- Create encrypted backups of your hosts file
- Resolve host names
Here are some key features of "HostsMan":
· online update and auto-update of hosts file;
· enable/disable usage of hosts file;
· open hosts file with one click;
· merge two hosts files;
· built-in hosts editor;
· scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks;
· find how many host names;
· easily install newly downloaded hosts file;
· create encrypted backups of your hosts file;
· resolve host names;
· keep log of latest blocked sites;
· exclusion list;
Limitations:
· Free for non-commercial use only
The hosts file is used for blocking unwanted web pages from loading in your browser. However, management of the file is not all that easy for novice users. The one drawback is that once loaded, the file is soon forgotten and not updated nearly often enough.
Here are some key features of "HOSTS file Manger":
· Backup of the hosts file (2 stage backup) (Auto and Manual)
· Check the integrity of the hosts file.
· Check for Updates of hosts file at http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
· Ability to Block Sites as you see fit.
· Enable or Disable the hosts file
· Protection against Inadvertently leaving hosts disabled
· Protects your custom URLs when you update the hosts file by using a HOSTS.cst file.
· Allows you to Restore a previous backup from the user Interface.
· Optional password protection for "Disable hosts file
· Command line switch to enable scheduled updating of hosts
Whats New in This Release:
· Code change. On initial install there is no longer a warning stating that the existing hosts file is out of date.
· Code change. The default action for the Enter key is now "Exit"
· Bug Fix. The backup copies are now kept in the App directory. This was already the case for a manual backup but the auto-backup function was still placing them in the windows folder.
The hosts file is very useful to block certain websites providing advertising, virus, malware, dialers, web tracking, illegal content, porno, spammers, counters, etc.
Here are some key features of "HOSTS Manager":
· Edit hosts file with ease.
· Merge 2 hosts files in one, without duplicates.
· Remove sections with ease.
Whats New in This Release:
Changes in 1.4
· New sort option
Changes in 1.3
· New user interface.
· Improved process speed for big hosts file
· Command line parameters: /add "pathhosts", /remove "section", /removeall, /noload.
HostsMan is a freeware software application that lets you manage your hosts file with ease.
Features of "HostsMan":
· online update and auto-update of hosts file;
· enable/disable usage of hosts file;
· open hosts file with one click;
· merge two hosts files;
· built-in hosts editor;
· scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks;
· find how many host names;
· easily install newly downloaded hosts file;
· create encrypted backups of your hosts file;
· resolve host names;
· keep log of latest blocked sites;
· exclusion list;
Changes from previous version
· changed: multi-threading library improved;
· changed: internal DNS resolver improved;
· removed: "Mikes Ad Blocking Hosts" source;
· fixed: some import options do not work;
· fixed: minor bugs.
HostsJacker is a free hosts file checker.
You don`t have to worry as nothing will be written to your PC registry or .ini files like typical windows programs do.
Running HM.exe first is necessary, as HM will create a fresh backup to your existing hosts file which will be named Hosts.org where org = original. HJ will automatically detect your windows OS version and then execute in a DOS window.
A freeware application that lets you manage your hosts file with ease HostsMan is a freeware software application that lets you manage your hosts file with ease.
Here are some key features of "HostsMan":
· online update and auto-update of hosts file;
· enable/disable usage of hosts file;
· open hosts file with one click;
· merge two hosts files;
· built-in hosts editor;
· scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks;
· find how many host names;
· easily install newly downloaded hosts file;
· create encrypted backups of your hosts file;
· resolve host names;
· keep log of latest blocked sites;
· exclusion list;
Limitations:
· Free for non-commercial use only
You can use the hosts file to block unwanted web pages to be loaded in your browser.
Once the HOSTS file is downloaded and placed in the proper location, it is most often forgotten and therefore never maintained properly.
For example an outdated hosts file is of very little benefit to you. Also some malware will delete or modify the hosts file. Current examples would be lines that are added to block your access to security related web sites.
Features of "HOSTS file Manger":
· Backup of the hosts file (2 stage)
· Check the integrity of the hosts file
· Ability to Block Sites as you see fit
· Toggle hosts (Enable/Disable) (Disable is password protected if passwords are enabled)
· Protection against Inadvertently leaving hosts disabled
· Protects your custom URLs when you update the hosts file by using a HOSTS.cst file
· Allows you to Restore a previous backup from the user Interface
· Display hosts file details
· Password use is now optional
· You can use a Tasks Scheduler to update the hosts file by using a command line switch. (/u)
· Check for Updates of hosts file at http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
Changes from previous version
· Code change. On initial install there is no longer a warning stating that the existing hosts file is out of date.
· Code change. The default action for the Enter key is now "Exit"
· Bug Fix. The backup copies are now kept in the App directory. This was already the case for a manual backup but the auto-backup function was still placing them in the windows folder.
HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your hosts file with ease. Main features: online update of hosts file ; enable/disable usage of hosts file; open hosts file with one click; merge two hosts files; built-in hosts editor; prevent other programs of writing to the hosts; scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks; find how many host names; easily install newly downloaded hosts file; create encrypted backups of your hosts file; resolve host names; etc.
This program is a hosts file Manager, Editor and Helper-outter HostsXpert is an ultra-groovy hosts file Manager, Editor and Helper-outter. Below you will find a list of HostsXperts important functions.
Here are some key features of "HostsXpert":
· 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
· 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.
The hosts file Manager has several features that make it more secure against some of the newer tricks such as hosts file hijack The hosts Manager is a simple, smart and useful program used to perform functions, with the windows hosts file, that we often forget to do ourselves or make the tasks easier for us.
The hosts file is used for blocking unwanted web pages from loading in your browser. However, management of the file is not all that easy for novice users.
The one drawback is that once loaded, the file is soon forgotten and not updated nearly often enough. The hosts file Manager has several features that make it more secure against some of the newer tricks such as hosts file hijacking.
The reason for using hosts Manager is simple
The hosts file is often recommended to block malicious sites and popups but once it is downloaded and placed in the proper location, it is most often forgotten and therefore never maintained properly.
For example an outdated hosts file is of very little benefit to you. Also some malware will delete or modify the hosts file.
Current examples would be lines that are added to block your access to security related web sites.
Here are some key features of "HOSTS Manager":
· Check to be sure you have a hosts file installed.
· Verify the integrity of the hosts file.
· Check for updates if the hosts file is more than 15 days old.
· Create an automatic backup of your hosts file daily.
· Allow you to create a backup at any time.
· Restore a previous backup.
· Allow you to enable/disable the hosts file as necessary (Disable is password protected)
· Allow you to block a website page.
· Maintain a custom list of blocked pages so they are not lost during updates.
· Check to make sure the hosts file is enabled on each startup.
· Allow you to set the file attributes to Read Only/System/Hidden
· Display current HOST file details and current status.
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.
KH Blocker helps to protect your computer from malicious websites, protecting against: spyware, viruses, etc before they get a chance to install themselves. KH Blocker ensures the websites they come from are blocked, preventing the installation of malicious software. KH Blocker has a built in update feature, helping you keep up-to-date and blocking the latest malicious websites. You can set KH Blocker to update daily at any set time. Best of all, KH Blocker is free with no spyware.
KH Blocker blocks:
* Web Advertisements;
* Pop ups;
* Viruses, Spyware, Trojans, and Malware;
* Hit Counters;
* Tracking Cookies (Data mines);
Whats New in 2.4?
* Improved updating of hosts file
* Removed Fade-in tab (options window)
* Added option to open hosts file
* Added file size display and percent complete for Self-Updater
* Started a new built-in hosts viewer application (KH HOSTS)
Blocks over 9 thousand malicious websites ... you can never be too safe.
Requirements: windows XP, RTF reader (for help files).
Whats new in this version: * Improved updating of hosts file * Removed Fade-in tab (options window) * Added option to open hosts file * Added file size display and percent complete for Self-Updater * Started a new built-in hosts viewer application (KH HOSTS)
HostsMan is a freeware software application that lets you manage your hosts file with ease.
Here are some key features of "HostsMan":
· online update and auto-update of hosts file;
· enable/disable usage of hosts file;
· open hosts file with one click;
· merge two hosts files;
· built-in hosts editor;
· scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks;
· find how many host names;
· easily install newly downloaded hosts file;
· create encrypted backups of your hosts file;
· resolve host names;
· keep log of latest blocked sites;
· exclusion list;
HostsXpert is an ultra-groovy hosts file Manager, Editor and Helper-outter. Below you will find a list of HostsXperts important functions.
Here are some key features of "HostsXpert":
· 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.
