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  • Jan 01, 2013 # These are windows host file entries to block Adobe CS5 & CS6 online product activation. # Removed all outdated hosts + sorted alphabetically. Updated: 12:01PM EST - 1/1/2013.
  • Apr 14, 2010 After we update the host file, when the application will try to contact the activation server it will be redirected to the loop-back address 127.0.0.1 and therefore will be blocked. The Hosts file is a static name-resolution table that overrides the system's DNS server settings.

Download Adobe CS5 Master Collection Serials and Activation Blocker- MAC torrent or any.shows you how to block adobe activation by modifying your hosts file. Open again and enter serial. The updates hosts file should not have any Adobe-related entries. Step 3: Make sure that you can access secure sites. Adobe’s activation servers are on secure (HTTPS) sites, so your computer must be able to access these types of sites.

Win Hosts File Editor

Windows Hosts File Editor was developed for me, by me. It's the fastest way to access and edit your 'hosts' file! It's designed to work with all versions of Windows (98 and newer). This free app was downloaded 1815 times from my server. This utility will help the user to mofidy the host file from windows.

  • Publisher: Buster Collings
  • Home page:www.bustercollings.com
  • Last updated: September 3rd, 2008

Hosts File Editor by Daanav.com

Hosts File Editor by Daanav.com is a free program that provides you a quick and easy way to view and mange the contents of the hosts file. The program requires administrative rights in order to edit the contents of this hosts file. It allows you to save changes directly to the hosts file using the Save button.

  • Publisher: Daanav Softwares
  • Home page:www.daanav.com
  • Last updated: November 22nd, 2013

Hosts File Editor

It features commands like cut, copy, paste, duplicate, enable, line disable and moves one or multiple entries at a time. Filter and sort when there are a large number of host entries. Enable and disable entire hostsfile from application or tray, archive and restore various hostsfile configurations when switching between environments. Automatically ping endpoints to check availability

  • Publisher: Scott Lerch
  • Home page:hostsfileeditor.codeplex.com
  • Last updated: September 23rd, 2013

Block Website

Block Website is a utility that allows you to block certain websites on your computer. You can block websites by adding / editing entries to / of Windows hosts file. The utility handles entries in Windows hosts file that control how to connect to the outside world. The program backs up current hosts file whenever changes are saved and can restore hosts file from saved / backed up hosts file.

  • Publisher: RTSoftwares
  • Home page:www.rtsoftwares.com
  • Last updated: December 22nd, 2016

Malware Immunizer

Malware Immunizer 1.5 protects your system from malware or destructive software.This program works by creating in your hard drive the files and folders that the malware usually creates. If you become infected by a malware, it won´t create those files and folders, since they are in your system already.

  • Publisher: FaltronSoft
  • Home page:faltronsoft.org
  • Last updated: March 14th, 2008

Hosts Block

Hosts Block can protect your computer against online adware and malware. This application works by updating the Windows default hosts file with external information on potential online threats. When browsing online, these domain entries are automatically blocked by Windows, thus allowing one an ad-free Internet experience.

  • Publisher: Brock Eldridge
  • Home page:www.hostsblock.com
  • Last updated: November 27th, 2017

Hostblock

Hostblock helps you block either ads or just unwanted host addresses. Instead of doing own traffic monitoring, it relies on Windows' HOSTS file to provide system-wide application-independant address blocking. Another beauty of this method is the fact that the block list still applies and can be edited without the application.

  • Publisher: Kirill Illenseer
  • Home page:hostblock.codeplex.com
  • Last updated: November 11th, 2015

Windows Hosts File Manager

Using Windows Hosts File Manager application you can edit HOSTS file, add and delete some configurations in that file.Windows Hosts File Manager was developed especially for Web Developers & IT Administrators, QA and others who make changes in the HOSTS file of the Windows OS.

  • Publisher: Basil Goldman
  • Last updated: April 3rd, 2012

Mirage Anti-Bot

Mirage Anti-Bot is a program designed to protect your hosts file. You can now even create your own rules to block websites which may be a useful feature to stop your children from reaching certain undesirable websites. Mirage Anti-Bot is using a probe system that will listen to blacklisted websites that are blocked by the program.

  • Publisher: Phrozen Software
  • Home page:phrozenblog.com
  • Last updated: March 13th, 2013

Easy File Locker

Easy File Locker can protect your privacy by locking selected files and folders. The application has an easy-to-use interface. All you need to do is define a master password and start adding the files and folders you want to lock. Then, you can change such properties as Accessible, Writable, Deletable and Visible to each of the items in the list.

  • Publisher: XOSLAB.COM
  • Home page:www.xoslab.com
  • Last updated: June 21st, 2016

GiliSoft File Lock Pro

Block Adobe Host Files

File protection is more of a necessity than a luxury nowadays. Data theft, both locally and remotely, is sadly becoming common practice. GiliSoft File Lock Pro offers you an easy-to-implement and use solution that can hide and protect files, folders, disks, and drives, both in local and external drives, with a unique high-security password.

  • Publisher: GiliSoft International LLC
  • Home page:www.gilisoft.com
  • Last updated: December 3rd, 2020

Block Adobe Activation Mac

Tweaking.com - Windows Repair (All in One)

Tweaking.com - Windows Repair is a tool designed help fix a large majority of known Windows problems including; registry errors, file permissions, issues with Internet Explorer, Windows Updates, Windows Firewall and more.

  • Publisher: Tweaking.com
  • Home page:www.tweaking.com
  • Last updated: December 10th, 2020

NetSetMan

NetSetMan helps you quickly change network configuration settings such as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Server, and WINS Server. You can define separate configurations for home, office, university, etc. and switch between them with a single click.

  • Publisher: NetSetMan GmbH / Ilja Herlein.
  • Home page:www.netsetman.com
  • Last updated: September 28th, 2017

HostsMan

HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease.Main features:- Built-in hosts file updater.- Enable/Disable hosts file.- Built-in hosts editor.- Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks.- Hosts file backup manager.- Exclusion list.

Adobe Update Block Host File

Hosts
  • Publisher: abelhadigital.com
  • Home page:www.abelhadigital.com
  • Last updated: December 14th, 2015

iPhoneYeta

iPhoneYeta is a new version on Jailbroken Quick Tool.Features:- Auto update,- No wifi method - added ultrasn0w 1.2.4.- manual deb- manual ipa.- backup/restore contacts,notes,sms,- Chicken baseband- skull remover cause of greenpoison- Android lock remover- Host file tool - you can set hosts to cydia,apple or delete hosts file- and more.

Block All Adobe Host File

  • Publisher: whiteSATAN
  • Last updated: April 25th, 2012

Xerox Network Scanner Utility2

Network Scanner utility is a program used to import scanned documents from supported Xerox Workcenters and supported Document Scanners. The program allows the users to select the scanner and the mailbox subsequently to download the scanned images from the document centers.

  • Publisher: Xerox Corporation
  • Last updated: January 10th, 2009

PowerTools Lite 2013

Block Adobe Acrobat Host

PowerTools Lite 2013 is a system optimization application that offers two main system maintenance tools: a registry cleaning and fixing utility, and a system immunization tool. The registry cleaner offered by PowerTools Lite 2013 is a powerful and reliable utility that thoroughly scans your system’s registry for missing or invalid registry values and offers to fix or remove them.

  • Publisher: Macecraft Software
  • Home page:www.macecraft.com
  • Last updated: March 28th, 2014

Adobe Host File Location

SpyZooka

The program allows you to protect your Internet Explorer from unwanted modifications of settings and prevents the inclusion of malicious websites to your bookmarks, which is a common behavior of spyware applications. In addition, you will be able to protect your 'Hosts' file and prevent the installing of unwanted Internet Explorer toolbars.

  • Publisher: ZookaWare
  • Home page:www.spyzooka.com
  • Last updated: May 26th, 2020


HostsNews blog & Updates
Blocking Unwanted Connections with a Hosts File
Folks . sorry for the delay (again) in getting out an update . just got out of the Hospital . I now have some severe health issues to deal with (complete Kidney failure . need a Kidney transplant) plus another operation . large needles inserted into my spine .however I will try to better maintain the MVPS HOSTS file. Well just got back from Hospital again (excessive water in lungs)
If you could . please consider a donation. Thanks to all that contributed . every little bit helps.

What it does .

You can use a modified HOSTS file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers and possibly unwanted programs. This is accomplished by blocking the connection(s) that supplies these little gems. The Hosts file is loaded into memory (cache) at startup, so there is no need to turn on, adjust or change any settings with the exception of the DNS Client service (see below). Windows automatically looks for the existence of a HOSTS file and if found, checks the HOSTS file first for entries to the web page you just requested. The 0.0.0.0 (prefix) is considered the location of your computer, so when an entry listed in the MVPS HOSTS file is requested on a page you are viewing, your computer thinks 0.0.0.0 is the location of the file. When this file is not located it skips onto the next file and thus the ad server is blocked from loading the banner, Cookie, or some unscrupulous tracker, or javascript file.

Example - the following entry 0.0.0.0 ad.doubleclick.net blocks all files supplied by that DoubleClick Server to the web page you are viewing. This also prevents the server from tracking your movements. Why? . because in certain cases 'Ad Servers' like Doubleclick (and many others) will try silently to open a separate connection on the webpage you are viewing, record your movements then yes . follow you to additional sites you may visit.

Using a well designed HOSTS file can speed the loading of web pages by not having to wait for these ads, annoying banners, hit counters, etc. to load. This also helps to protect your Privacy and Security by blocking sites that may track your viewing habits, also known as 'click-thru tracking' or Data Miners. Simply using a HOSTS file is not a cure-all against all the dangers on the Internet, but it does provide another very effective 'Layer of Protection'.

In case you're wondering . this all happens in microseconds, which is much faster than trying to fetch a file from half way around the world. Another great feature of the HOSTS file is that it is a two-way file, meaning if some parasite does get into your system (usually bundled with other products) the culprit can not get out (call home) as long as the necessary entries exist. This is why it's important to keep your HOSTS file up to Date. Get notified of MVPS HOSTS updates.

Special Note: new Windows 10 users . the MVPS Hosts file installs just fine, no need to make any changes.

Simply follow the instructions for Windows 10/8Download for quickbooks for mac.


MVPS HOSTS includes entries for most major parasites, hijackers and unwanted Adware/Spyware programs!

Started providing a HOSTS file in 1998 . and now celebrating 20 yrs. proudly still the #1 rated HOSTS file on Google .

To view the HOSTS file in plain text form. (345 kb) (opens in new browser)
Note: The text version also makes a terrific searchable reference for determining possible unwanted connections.
Download:hosts.zip [Updated October-25-2020]

Important Note: The HOSTS file now contains a change in the prefix in the HOSTS entries to '0.0.0.0' instead of the usual '127.0.0.1'.
This was done to resolve a slowdown issue that occurs with the change Microsoft made in the 'TCP loopback interface' in Win8.1.
This change in the prefix should not affect everyday users. I've had some feedback that COMODO antivirus, and System Mechanic seems to have issues with the '0.0.0.0' prefix . to resolve this issue:

You can use the 'Replace' function in Notepad to convert the entries, or either of these freeware utilities (see below) has an option for converting the entries from '0.0.0.0' to '127.0.0.1.

This download includes a simple batch file (mvps.bat) that will rename the existing HOSTS file to HOSTS.MVP then copy the included updated HOSTS file to the proper location. For more information please see the Windows version that applies to you .

Windows 10/8 install instructions see here
Windows 7 requires special instructions see here

When you run the (mvps.bat) batch file - right-click and select: Run as Administrator. Once updated you should see another prompt that the task was completed. Some users may see a pop-up from certain Security programs about changes to the HOSTS file. Allow the change . however if you see this pop-up (changes to the HOSTS file) at any other time . investigate.
Download Information: (checksum info is on the HOSTS file itself not the 'hosts.zip')
MD5: 5B269EA131819DEFF186B33189C7AAD6 SHA-1: 16B35D3AAFEDDD05D9027C8C020B882E419CEB6D
Manual Install Method - Unzip in a 'temp' folder and place in the appropriate installed location:

  • If you are having trouble downloading or extracting the HOSTS file [click here]
    Note: the below locations are for the typical default paths, edit as needed.
  • Run autoruns64.exe as ADMINISTRATOR and wait until it finishes it's scan.
  • In the program menu under OPTIONS, uncheck the 'Hide Windows Entries' option
  • Go to the Services tab, scroll down to the Dnscache entry and clear (uncheck) the checkmark.
  • You can FILE / SAVE, to save a copy of the new configuration settings.
  • Close autoruns64, reboot and check the services manager -- DNS Client is disabled. [screenshot]

    • If you decide that you want the DNS Client service running . You can make a little batch file that will flush the DNS whenever you desire.
    Open Notepad and enter the following:

    ipconfig /flushdns

    Then File > Save As > change the file type to All files, and name the batch file to flushdns.bat and place it in your Windows folder.

    Locate flushdns.bat right-click and select Send To > Desktop as shortcut.

    Windows 10 (early versions) /8/7

    In most cases the DNS Client Service is not needed, it is recommended to turn it off. These instructions are intended for a single (home-user) PC. If your machine is part of a 'Domain', check with your IT Dept. before applying this work-around. This especially applies to Laptop users who travel or bring their work machines home. Make sure to reset the Service (if needed) prior to connecting (reboot required) to your work Domain .

    To resolve this issue (manually) open the 'Services Editor'

    • Start Run (type) 'services.msc' (no quotes)
      Win8 users - Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services
    • Scroll down to 'DNS Client', Right-click and select: Properties - click Stop
    • Click the drop-down arrow for 'Startup type'
    • Select: Manual (recommended) or Disabled click Apply/Ok and restart.

    Hostsman includes an option to turn off the DNS Service [screenshot]

    When set to Manual you can see that the above 'Service' is not needed (after a little browsing - when set to Manual) by opening the Services Editor again, scroll down to DNS Client and check the 'Status' column. It should be blank, if it was needed it would show 'Started' in that column. There are several Utilities that can reset the DNS Client for you . [more info]

    Important! If you are using Network Discovery then the DNS Client service is required and should not be set to either Manual or Disabled.

    Workaround for using the MVPS HOSTS file and leaving the DNS Client service enabled (set to: Automatic)

    • If you find after a period of time that your browser seems sluggish with the DNS Client service enabled you can manually flush the DNS cache
    • Close all browser windows . open a 'Command Prompt' from the Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
      Win8 users - Charms Bar > Search > (type) command prompt > Select: Command Promt (left pane) Ok the UAC prompt
    • (type) ipconfig /flushdns (press Enter) Then close the Command Prompt .

    A better Win10/8/7 workaround would be to add two Registry entries to control the amount of time the DNS cache is saved. (KB318803)

    • Flush the existing DNS cache (see above)
    • Start > Run (type) regedit
      Win8 users - from the Charms Bar, select: Search (type) run and select Run (left pane) and (type) 'regedit' (no quotes)
    • Navigate to the following location:
      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesDnscacheParameters
    • Click Edit > New > DWORD Value (type) MaxCacheTtl
    • Click Edit > New > DWORD Value (type) MaxNegativeCacheTtl
    • Next right-click on the MaxCacheTtl entry (right pane) and select: Modify and change the value to 1
    • The MaxNegativeCacheTtl entry should already have a value of 0 (leave it that way - see screenshot)
    • Close Regedit and reboot .
    • As usual you should always backup your Registry before editing . see Regedit Help under 'Exporting Registry files'

    For all other Questions, Issues and Solutions - see:The HOSTS File FAQ
    For detailed Download and Extract Instructions - see: Download Help

    Related Utilities

    Hosts File Editor . great little freeware program with all the features of Hostsman .
    HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage, Edit and Enable/Disable your Hosts file.
    Includes an option to turn off the unneeded DNS Client Service. [screenshot]
    This also has an option to update the existing HOSTS file when needed.
    Important! - make sure you select: Default action - Overwrite

    Once installed locate the Hostsman location, right-click on 'hm.exe' and select: Properties
    Click the Compatibility tab and select: 'Run as Administrator' [screenshot]

    Note: seems abelhadigital.com no longer exists. I have saved a copy of Hostsman, the installer version,
    since several other sites still offer Hostsman.

    Rename the HOSTS file on the fly . a simple one click batch file.
    PowerShell script to automatically download, unzip and update the local host file. macOs version
    Another PowerShell version .

    Other Programs using the MVPS HOSTS file

    • HOW TO DEPLOY MVPS HOSTS FILE ON AN ANDROID PHONE (requires rooted device)
    • uBlock Origin (for Google Chrome - screenshot) The extension is available for several browsers:
      Chrome, Chromium, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Pale Moon, as well as versions of Safari .
    • HostsEdit - Command line utility for editing Windows HOSTS file

    Crazytalk animator 3 download. Linux and Mac Users

    Although I do not use either Linux or a Mac, I often get requests for 'How To' on that system, so here are a few resources:

    • AdBlock by FutureMind (paid app $2.99) Enables hosts file to be loaded into unrooted/non-jailbroken iPhones and iPads.

    Various Troubleshooting Articles


    To contribute a listing for our resources, or any other comments:Contact

    Thanks to everyone involved for providing the online update notices for the HOSTS file. These updates are posted to most major security related sites, Newsgroups, and mailing lists, blogs etc. Get notified of MVPS HOSTS updates.

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