How do I block sites in IE?

[DaVortex]

How do I go about from blocking xxx sites on IE. I went to IE settings under Privacy tabs and clicked on sites and added some sites but they still show up. Any suggestions?

 

[mechBgon]

If you're trying to block specific ones, you could block them at the router if you're using a router. You can also block them by giving them dummy entries in the C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc\HOSTS file... for each site, add its domain name and a dummy IP address, such as

xxxsitename.com 127.0.0.1
nextxxxsitename.com 127.0.0.1


This won't thwart any kid with average Internet skills, I don't think, so you may need to take the classic approach: supervise all computer usage, and take the modem's power brick with you when you go somewhere.

 

[Mavtech]

I agree. If you are blocking sites from kids or someone who is not very computer saavy, the HOSTS file method works very well. Your computer looks at the HOSTS file before going off to a DNS server. If the site is in your HOSTS file, the computer will stop there and resolve it back to 127.0.0.1 (your computer). So, it doesn't even go to the internet.

 

[btcomm1]

If you want there is a free utility to block adult websites.

http://www.download.com/ParentalControl.../3000-2162_4-10578873.html?tag=lst-0-3

Unless it's been updated, it doesn't work for firefox2 though.