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  1. Jacee
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       New #11

    IP Address:
    93.92.211.11

    You can block that IP in Internet Properties --> Security Tab ---> Restricted Sites
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  3. droidus
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    Jacee said:
    If you use Foxfire, yes.
    what if i have mbam installed?

    also, i can still access asite.com with the code:

    Code:
    127.0.0.1       localhost
#	::1             localhost

127.0.0.1 asite.com
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  4. DavidE
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    Your last example has cnn.com (not asite.com)

    Add www. to the beginning of asite.com

    Close all browsers after updating the HOSTS file.
    You may also need to clear Browser temp files - cache, history, etc.
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  6. Parman
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    Also run ipconfig /flushdns to remove any local dns cache.
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  7. droidus
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    are there any good host text files out there that block bad sites, advertising stuff, etc.?
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  8. Injust
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    http://***********.mvps.org/hosts.htm

    EDIT: Oh wow, SevenForums blocks that URL :)
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  10. DavidE
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    Did adding www. to the site name and clearing the cache's get the block working with your HOSTS file?
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  11. kradangel
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    you might need to clear your registry using 3rd party like ccleaner and can be use to clear all the cookies, temp file, browser history, windows temp file. Let us know if you still access the site.
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