How do I block websites on my computer?

[tomnihao]

I have a dell dimension 2400 with windows XP, and I'm trying to find out how to block websites. I have AT&T uverse residential gateway for the Internet.
How can I block websites on the gateway to make sure no one can access those websites???
Please Help Me..

 

[outlw6669]

Blocking websites in Windows is a fairly straightforward task.
What you need to do is navigate to c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\ and edit your hosts file.
Before you start, make sure to backup the original file!

You can locate a quick guide Here on editing the Hosts file.
The first part of the guide is written for Windows 7, but the process is the same for Xp.

Best luck!

 

[ashishkumar392]

hi,
in windows xp u can type in run "drivers" and than go in "etc" and than edit host file,
in the end write the following coading foor exp. i am writing for facebook
127.0.0.1 http://www.facebook.com
127.0.0.1 http://facebook.com
127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com
after this log of your computer once and than try , u will not be aable to open facebook in any browser in your operating......

like if got...

 

[UnNaMeD__]

Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
And open Hosts file with notepad
scroll down and add website you want to block in this way:
127.0.0.1 http://facebook.com

Replace facebook with other website and save hosts file. You are done. Now try to open that website it wont open now.