Software for blocking websites

Cranky

If I use OpenDNS will it mess up my xboxlive settings?

BritBrat

Would not think so but not sure as I don't use it.

Make a note of your current DNS value and keep it safe although if you have it on auto it will change back on it's own so to use OpenDNS you may have to set it manualy.

It is only one change so you can easy put it back to as is now.

The OpenDNS site tells you how to set it up.

It's very easy.

Cranky

Had ago at the hosts file but it didn't seem to work possible me - definatly try and go the OpenDNS route but it will have to wait till tonight, many thanks for your help BritBrat.

BritBrat

Cranky wrote: »

Had ago at the hosts file but it didn't seem to work possible me - definatly try and go the OpenDNS route but it will have to wait till tonight, many thanks for your help BritBrat.

You may have saved the HOST file as HOST.txt if you have the extensions hidden.

It has to be saved as HOST and nothing else.

Windows Explorer

iviv

Also, if you are copying his example, he put:

127.0.0.1 http:moneysavingexpert.com (Would block this site)

Could be a typo for http:// and that may make a difference.

BritBrat

iviv wrote: »

Also, if you are copying his example, he put:


Could be a typo for http:// and that may make a difference.

Yes my error.

Thanks

127.0.0.1 http://moneysavingexpert.com

Not sure she would want to block MSE why would anyone

tehone

The easiest solution is to change your DNS to OpenDNS as already mentioned and then in conjunction with that use (free) Bluecoat K9 web filtering software on her computer

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Its much easier than messing around with hosts files

esuhl

Cranky wrote: »

I have a 17 year old daughter who used to download music but now in the current climate I have told her not too.

You don't say where she gets the music from - are you sure she's downloading in breach of copyright law? There are several sites where you can download music for free, such as we7.com. Maybe it would be an idea to direct her to sites like this. Hopefully with a free and legal alternative there will be no need to download illegally.

Cranky

No it's definatly illegal.

For anyone searching this query go and look at openDNS it really is a piece of cake to set up much easier than hosts file and it works a treat.

Many Thanks for all the replies

BritBrat

Glad you found it easy, others will strugle I know.

No matter how easy it is, some still find things hard but It could be we think it is easy to us but to others it is not.

I am glad you got it sorted and it's free.