Curiosity is one of the main characteristics of any modern Internet user. Moving from link to link, from one curious name to another, people explore the unlimited content of the World Wide Web. But this curiosity is not always good. What if your computer is used by children or people with an unstable psyche? There is always a chance that they come across inappropriate information. To avoid such cases, it is necessary to block access to unwanted sites in advance.
Necessary
- - the Internet
- - computer
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way to block unwanted sites is with Internet Explorer. Open the Tools menu in the browser toolbar and select Internet Options. In the Privacy tab, select Sites. Enter the name of the site whose content you want to block and click OK.
Step 2
If you are using a web browser other than Internet Explorer, then in order to block unwanted sites, you first need to select Accessories in the All Programs directory on the Start button menu. And then click on Command Prompt.
Step 3
In the DOS window that opens, type the following: notepad C: / Windows / System32 / drivers / etc / hosts.
Step 4
Next, find the line 127.0.0.1 localhost and continue with the names of the sites that you want to block. For example, if you want to prevent the opening of the site mail.ru under 127.0.0.1 localhost, type 127.0.0.1 www.mail.ru
Step 5
Save the entered data (File-Save) and close the program. The specified site is blocked.
