Hosts file doesn't block sites

[djhuk]

Ok, so I thought I'd update my hosts file with a load of servers that give you nasties:

127.0.0.1 coolwwwsearch.com
127.0.0.1 coolwebsearch.com
127.0.0.1 hi.studioaperto.net

etc...

However, the pages still load.
I noticed that there's two other hosts files:

hosts.bho
host (recognised as an iCalendar file)

could these be interfering?

[moxnix]

127.0.0.1 coolwwwsearch.com
127.0.0.1 coolwebsearch.com
127.0.0.1 hi.studioaperto.net

???? Your blocking your own computer ????
127.0.0.1 is the internal IP of your own machine. You need to put in the IP address of the offending site/server.

Edit> http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/toys/6806/

[djhuk]

erm...no, its associating the offending host name with my IP..so it goes to my localhost instead of them.

[djhuk]

just realised it could be because of a proxy (web cache) so i'll try bypassing it for local addresses

edit: that didn't seem to work.

[D0pp139an93r]

Dude.... Using 127.0.0.1 won't work.


And just to add, 127.0.0.1 is only the loopback interface... It has no purpose other than testing (that I'm going to get into for this)... All network functions run through either a static IP, or a DHCP assigned IP that is assigned to whatever network device you are using.



Edit: Moxnix, I got a shirt that says that. I have to upgrade it to IPv6 though...

[Soda_Popinsky]

Your syntax is correct. Something I just learned is that Firefox doesn't pay any attention to the host file. What browser are you using?

edit:

I wrote a tutorial on this a few days ago-
http://www.antionline.com/showthread...hreadid=258919


127.0.0.1 63.236.18.118
127.0.0.1 mjxads.internet.com

These entries in your host file will block ads from AO, so I would expect your syntax is correct also. To get rid of other variables, clear your temp browser files, hit refresh, and let us know what browser you got.

[thehorse13]

*sigh*

This is the type of thread that really burns my ass...

erm...no, its associating the offending host name with my IP..so it goes to my localhost instead of them.

This is absolutely correct. In fact, most P2P cowboys here remember the good ol' days of Kazaa. Well they used to publish a *very* lengthly HOST file which would send all traffic associated with a particular worthless site to the loopback address. This technique works with *most* applications that follow standard name resolution practices (i.e. host file first, then DNS, etc.). My advise to a few of you would be to get your facts in line before you put on your "1337" hats and go around wielding questionable information.

[djhuk]

I'm using IE6.

I got rid of the other hosts files and cleared the temp Internet files but still no luck.
I suppose putting them in the restricted sites zone would be pretty much as good.

[SwordFish_13]

hi

Something I just learned is that Firefox doesn't pay any attention to the host file. What browser are you using?

Well my FireFox does pay attention to the host file........I am using ForeFox .9 ....and editing the host file does block the advertisements.......

--Good Luck--

[thehorse13]

IE6 uses the hosts file for name resolution. You have something else going on. Certain spyware apps can cause this issue. Have you scanned your host with a spyware cleaner yet? I'm assuming a few things here, starting with your HOSTS file being formatted correctly.