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 Apr 9 2004, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE You should also make this file read only so that it can not be modified by a malicious program, which there are known Hijackers that are known to do this. This is false security. The CoolWebSearch hijackers are masters at altering Read-only HOSTS files. The only way to protect the HOSTS file from hijackers is to be loged on as a low access user on Win2K/XP. In the Block Spyware/Ad Networks section there should be a hint about browser slowdown when using a large HOSTS file with Win2K/XP. This is because the DNS Client Service must cache the HOSTS file. The DNS Client Service in an un-needed service in Win2K/XP. Equal space should be offered for the hpHOSTS file and a couple of usefull HOSTS file utilites. hpHOSTS file QUOTE Hosts has been updated and verified. There is now a total of 24,668 hosts http://webpages.charter.net/hpguru/hosts/hosts.html eDexter QUOTE Are you tired of those empty boxes from missing ads? Get eDexter! http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/eDexter.html HOSTESS manages multiple HOSTS files and insures no duplicates http://accs-net.com/hostess/ -------------------- |
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Apr 9 2004, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(CalamityKen @ Apr 9 2004, 03:51 PM) In the Block Spyware/Ad Networks section there should be a hint about browser slowdown when using a large HOSTS file with Win2K/XP. This is because the DNS Client Service must cache the HOSTS file. The DNS Client Service in an un-needed service in Win2K/XP. I was under the impression that the slow down only occurred with Windows 2000. I will look into the other utilities and see if I want to add them. Thanks |
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