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Solved: Blocking website domains using hosts file

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  1. pnggnp

    pnggnp Thread Starter

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    Hi,
    I am trying to block all domains from tumblr using the "hosts" file, but I have not been able to do it. I have tumblr.com blocked using that file, but it does not block other tumblr domains, like for example, redwings.tumblr.com or whatever.tumblr.com or helpme.tumblr.com.

    Can I block those domains using this?

    127.0.0.1 *tumblr.com

    If that does not work or if hosts file cannot block all domains, could anyone suggest a way to block all of them? I did a quick search and skimmed the techguy forums, but I could not find any posts dealing with this. I could have missed it, so if this has already been answered, I'd be grateful if you could direct me there.

    Thank you :)
     
    pnggnp, Mar 29, 2015
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  3. gurutech

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    Try *.tumblr.com
     
    gurutech, Mar 29, 2015
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    Couriant Trusted Advisor

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    or just tumblr.com
     
    Couriant, Mar 30, 2015
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    You need to close you Browser and open it again to see any changes.
     
    hewee, Mar 30, 2015
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  6. Triple6

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    You may also be able to block domains in your router or in your firewall.
     
    Triple6, Mar 30, 2015
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  7. Cookiegal

    Cookiegal Administrator Malware Specialist Coordinator

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    The hosts file does not support wildcards, which is the one with the asterisk in front "*" to cover everything from a specific domain. You have to enter each one that you want to block separately so it's best to look for alternative ways to block them because a lot of entries in the hosts file will slow the computer down.
     
    Cookiegal, Mar 30, 2015
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  8. pnggnp

    pnggnp Thread Starter

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    I see. Thank you, Cookiegal. I'll try to find other ways. And thanks for letting me know that a large hosts file can slow the comp down. Did not know that.

    Thanks again
     
    pnggnp, Mar 30, 2015
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  9. pnggnp

    pnggnp Thread Starter

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    Thanks everyone for the replies. Appreciate you taking time to help.
     
    pnggnp, Mar 30, 2015
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  10. Cookiegal

    Cookiegal Administrator Malware Specialist Coordinator

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    You're welcome. :)
     
    Cookiegal, Mar 30, 2015
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