how to block a site??

[noviaardhy]

plz,,how to block a site,,ex : facebook,,
with or no registry include,,,
may be software (if there is any software)

 

[jshimmy33]

You can block a site by editing the host file...

Use the Hosts file to Block Sites

EDIT: Or, of course, do it straight through the router.

 

[noviaardhy]

i was did it,,,but i think it's doesn't work,,bcoz the file can't be edited,,

 

[jshimmy33]

i was did it,,,but i think it's doesn't work,,bcoz the file can't be edited,,

You just need to open it with notepad.

Here's an example of me doing it: http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3894/demov.png

 

[ZeshanA]

i was did it,,,but i think it's doesn't work,,bcoz the file can't be edited,,

Browse to C:/Windows/System32/Drivers/etc

Click once on hosts.

On the bar above it, it should say open. Click it

From the list, choose Notepad.

Edit it as you want to.

That should do it.

Thanks,
ZeshanA

 

[noviaardhy]

ok,,i'll try it again,,,

 

[Barman58]

I do this all the time.

If you have access to your router change the DNS servers to point to the servers at OpenDNS 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.

Go to the Open DNS site and register as a home user (free), you can then block any type of site by classification (ie all social networks), by domain (facebook.com), or a particular server login.facebook.com

OpenDNS | Internet Navigation And Security

If you do not have access to your router you can simply add the DNS addresses manually to the properties for your network adaptors TCP/IP settings

 

[ZeshanA]

I do this all the time.

If you have access to your router change the DNS servers to point to the servers at OpenDNS 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.

Don't mean to be rude, but WHY?!?!!??!!?

ZeshanA

 

[RogerR]

I do this all the time.

If you have access to your router change the DNS servers to point to the servers at OpenDNS 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.

Don't mean to be rude, but WHY?!?!!??!!?

ZeshanA

Not speaking for Barman, but if you had young kids it might be obvious.

 

[Barman58]

The reasons for this are various - the reasons I use this method is for clients that have multiple access to the net from several computers. The prefer their staff to spend their time working rather than talking on facebook , etc.

One one reason to use these servers is that they are far more efficient that the vast majority of DNS servers operated by the ISP.

Sites such as facebook have many access points the systems set up by openDNS are constantly updated to reflect all these points.

Performing the redirect in the router means minimal setting up on the multiple user machines.

The protected setup on the OpenDNS server can be monitored and adjusted from anywhere - site visits can be a pain

Edit: RogerR has a valid point - the protection of younger internet users is one of the major reasons for the use of blocking schemes in a home environment

 

[Digerati]

I use OpenDNS servers for my DNS in my router too. Much better than using my ISP's - faster and more reliable. And doing it in the router takes care of your whole network in one step.

the file can't be edited

It is probably set to Read Only, so you may have to change the properties first.

 

[smarteyeball]

It is probably set to Read Only, so you may have to change the properties first.

+1 By default you will be denied access when editing the file directly in place.

 

[Digerati]

It is probably set to Read Only, so you may have to change the properties first.

+1 By default you will be denied access when editing the file directly in place.

No, that's not true. If you have an administrator account, the system lets you open with Notepad, edit, and save with no problem. But if it has been set to Read Only, which many security programs will do for you, SpyBot's TeaTimer is one, then you need to change the permissions. If you are not an administrator, then you may be prompted to contact the adminstrator, or save it elsewhere, though elsewhere would do no good.

 

[ZeshanA]

The reasons for this are various - the reasons I use this method is for clients that have multiple access to the net from several computers. The prefer their staff to spend their time working rather than talking on facebook , etc.

One one reason to use these servers is that they are far more efficient that the vast majority of DNS servers operated by the ISP.

Sites such as facebook have many access points the systems set up by openDNS are constantly updated to reflect all these points.

Performing the redirect in the router means minimal setting up on the multiple user machines.

The protected setup on the OpenDNS server can be monitored and adjusted from anywhere - site visits can be a pain

Edit: RogerR has a valid point - the protection of younger internet users is one of the major reasons for the use of blocking schemes in a home environment

OH RIGHT!! Thought you used it at home.....:huh::huh:

ZeshanA

 

[Barman58]

I have used it in a home environment to control access to younger members of the family , most youngsters these days have a good PC knowledge - taking control off site is a good way to keep real control