how can i block a website?

emlou2009

i want to block a website but i dont want to use a program to do it because i dont want to make it obvious that i've done it if that makes sense? i've googled it and all i get is a step by step on how to do it with a hosts file but it wont save it! is there another way i can do it?

thomas01155

Some software will protect you host file from being edited like Spybot Search and Destroy do you have it installed? You could use opendns http://www.opendns.com/ you can place your own blocked sites as well as using pre-made filters a big screen will come up saying its been filtered.

tomsutton529

what browser are you using?

this video shows quite a good method. but i think it only works on XP.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/760832/computer_prank_url_redirect_trick/

its impossible to work out what is going on. it blocks both URL and IP's

emlou2009

sorry i forgot to say i'm using vista (unfortunately)! not particularly computer minded i'm afraid lol. that wont work cos it wont let me save the hosts file if i edit it, but thank you anyway.

thomas01155

Have you tried opening notepad as admin? http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-vista/edit-the-windows-vista-hosts-file/

HoofeHearted

emlou2009 wrote: »

sorry i forgot to say i'm using vista (unfortunately)! not particularly computer minded i'm afraid lol. that wont work cos it wont let me save the hosts file if i edit it, but thank you anyway.

Sounds like you will have to use the "Run as administrator" option.

tomsutton529

block it on the router?

if you are using internet explorer then try this.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2178367_block-website-internet-explorer.html

emlou2009

the notepad admin thing worked a treat, thank you!

aliEnRIK

Thats quite a freaky avatar Tom

thomas01155

haha how come your never on msn have you blocked me :eek:

chrispbug

If you're running Firefox go to Tools then Options. Click Privacy and then Cookies then Exceptions. You can then enter the website you want to block.