Blocking URLs in XP

[Acert93]

I am trying to block URLs for a specific user in Windows XP (SP2). I tested some parental control software, but they tend to go the block everything route and only allow specified content. I am looking for the reverse. I just want to block a handful of URLs, perferably at the Windows User level.

I could live without blocking at the user level if this was easily enabled/disabled.

Btw, I run AVG for my anti-virus and am using my router for a firewall. I have windows Firewall disabled and mainly use IE, although if such a feature could be found in another browser that would be fine.

Thanks for your time and suggestions.

 

[khha4113]

You can edit (by Notepad) the file called <b><font color=red>host</b></font color=red> (w/o any extension) in <b>Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc</b>.
Here is an example of the file,
#############################################################

# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# <i><font color=red>The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space</i></font color=red>.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost

############################################################

You can block some websites by redirecting them to null IP 127.0.0.1. For example, if you want to block www.kaaza.com, www.hornygirls.com, add them below the last line (remember, 1 line for each one)
127.0.0.1 www.kazaa.com
127.0.0.1 www.hornygirls.com
<b><font color=blue>NOTE</b></font color=blue>: when saving it, making sure it has no extension at all because Notepad tends to add the extension .txt.

Good or Bad have no meaning at all, depends on what your point of view is.

 

[Acert93]

Wow! Thanks man!

Is there a way to enable/disable these changes based on the boot I am?

Here is the reason why... I know, this sounds stupid I have three Users on my computer, one is a "WORK" user and another a "GAME" user and another is a "SCHOOL" user. My problem is on my non-game boots I sometimes take a break from studying or working and end up reading forums ::ahem:: and 5 minute break turns into 2 hours So I wanted to limit my Work access so I could not go to sites like Toms... I know, that is really stupid ("Why not just exersize self control?!" you ask... well, I cannot overcome my precious ::sniffle:.

Joking aside, is there a way to do this? Thanks for you help!! That was a great/easy suggestion you pointed out!