Host file - using to block websites help please

artinusa

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Can I use a host file to block my kids from downloading stuff from torrents. If so what must I add to the host files. Is is the 127.0.0.1 and then the url address of each torrent address..Can anyone advise me please
 

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Much obliged to you Bongo .. I guess I just needed permission...I was hoping the firewall could be used..
 

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CLEVO P170EM
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Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
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Windows firewall allows access based on programs as well you can deny torrent exercise from Internet
 

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