HOWTO: Amend your hosts file to block ads (by site)

[mellowchuck123]

December 3, 2011 HOSTS file.



This is a combination of 9 up-to-date(as of this moment) lists that block ads and sites with malwares(viruses, trojans, worms etc.)

LISTS USED -

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip

http://hphosts.gt500.org/hosts.zip

http://updates.it-mate.co.uk/updates.asp

http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.asp

http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/serverlist.php?

hostformat=hosts&showintro=1&mimetype=plaintext

http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/hosts

http://support.it-mate.co.uk/downloads/HOSTS.txt

http://hostsfile.mine.nu/Hosts

http://www.securemecca.com/Downloads/hosts.txt

The file is optimized, sorted & is in 0.0.0.0 format.

MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE ENTIRE FILE TO /etc/hosts using root or sudo.

_DO NOT_ REPLACE THE FIRST TWO LINES IN YOUR HOSTS FILE-

127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.1.1 YOUR HOST NAME GOES HERE


If you already have blocking entries, add this list to the bottom of your hosts file.

December 3, 2011 HOSTS file link:

http://ubuntuone.com/6bcMKbj5S6cs8BUDe0rFSr


Side note- You might want to install an ad-blocking extension in your browser so you don't see the annoying "page not found" error where ads were before.

[mellowchuck123]

December 18, 2011 HOSTS file.



This is a combination of 9 up-to-date(as of this moment) lists that block ads and sites with malwares(viruses, trojans, worms etc.)

LISTS USED -

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip

http://hphosts.gt500.org/hosts.zip

http://updates.it-mate.co.uk/updates.asp

http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.asp

http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=1&mimetype=plaintext

http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/hosts

http://support.it-mate.co.uk/downloads/HOSTS.txt

http://hostsfile.mine.nu/Hosts

http://www.securemecca.com/Downloads/hosts.txt

The file is optimized, sorted & is in 0.0.0.0 format.

MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE ENTIRE FILE TO /etc/hosts using root or sudo.

_DO NOT_ REPLACE THE FIRST TWO LINES IN YOUR HOSTS FILE-

127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.1.1 YOUR HOST NAME GOES HERE


If you already have blocking entries, add this list to the bottom of your hosts file.

December 18, 2011 HOSTS file link:

http://ubuntuone.com/0Z6rhNrarrmehKCRcaLMh6


Side note- You might want to install an ad-blocking extension in your browser so you don't see the annoying "page not found" error where ads were before.

[mellowchuck123]

December 29, 2011 HOSTS file.



This is a combination of 9 up-to-date(as of this moment) lists that block ads and sites with malwares(viruses, trojans, worms etc.)

LISTS USED -

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip

http://hphosts.gt500.org/hosts.zip

http://updates.it-mate.co.uk/updates.asp

http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.asp

http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=1&mimetype=plaintext

http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/hosts

http://support.it-mate.co.uk/downloads/HOSTS.txt

http://hostsfile.mine.nu/Hosts

http://www.securemecca.com/Downloads/hosts.txt

The file is optimized, sorted & is in 0.0.0.0 format.

MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE ENTIRE FILE TO /etc/hosts using root or sudo.

_DO NOT_ REPLACE THE FIRST TWO LINES IN YOUR HOSTS FILE-

127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.1.1 YOUR HOST NAME GOES HERE


If you already have blocking entries, add this list to the bottom of your hosts file.

December 29, 2011 HOSTS file link:

http://ubuntuone.com/7QOZkqtE8Tn6Mp77pvePQG


Side note- You might want to install an ad-blocking extension in your browser so you don't see the annoying "page not found" error where ads were before.

[bzd454]

thanks mellowchuck...

dumb question, i was wondering if there is a way to alphabetize it? because it blocks file hosting sites and a few others that i'd rather just delete from it individually if possible or maybe those other 2 hosts files in that section could be used to solve?

also, how about Bluetack?

thanks...

[mellowchuck123]

thanks mellowchuck...

dumb question, i was wondering if there is a way to alphabetize it? because it blocks file hosting sites and a few others that i'd rather just delete from it individually if possible or maybe those other 2 hosts files in that section could be used to solve?

also, how about Bluetack?

thanks...

The HOSTS file is already alphabetized. If you are looking for sites to remove, Ctrl+F in gedit or whichever text editor your use, and search for the URL.

If you feel I should removed these sites, please give me a valid explanation and I will.

[mellowchuck123]

thanks mellowchuck...

dumb question, i was wondering if there is a way to alphabetize it? because it blocks file hosting sites and a few others that i'd rather just delete from it individually if possible or maybe those other 2 hosts files in that section could be used to solve?

also, how about Bluetack?

thanks...

What about Bluetack? You mean bluetack.co.uk right? They have a HOSTS file now?

[bzd454]

ok thanks....i must have merged it incorrectly or something...i was trying to get to some run of the mill file site like filefactory or filestube, then i tried to check the hosts file and it was A to Z for about 1/10th of the file or so and then started at A again so i gave up...i didn't know i could have searched with ctrl-f... on bluetack, i was just glancing at their forum and it seemed to mention a hosts file here and there but sounds like you are already aware of them...

[chickenPie4breakfast]

Thanks MelloChuck 123 It's great of you to take the time to post these for the rest of us.

a question though, is it alright to have a few web addresses in one line like you do or have I downloaded it wrong somehow?

example line

0.0.0.0 www.trafficid7806.info www.tresorparis-uk.com www.tunnelingchina.com www.uberwarez.info www.uggaustraliaitalias.com www.uggbootsdeutschlands.com www.uggsshoponlineitalia.com www.uggssitoufficiale.com www.ummuclothing.com

[mellowchuck123]

Thanks MelloChuck 123 It's great of you to take the time to post these for the rest of us.

a question though, is it alright to have a few web addresses in one line like you do or have I downloaded it wrong somehow?

example line

0.0.0.0 www.trafficid7806.info www.tresorparis-uk.com www.tunnelingchina.com www.uberwarez.info www.uggaustraliaitalias.com www.uggbootsdeutschlands.com www.uggsshoponlineitalia.com www.uggssitoufficiale.com www.ummuclothing.com

Hello chickenPie4breakfast,

The script I use optimizes the HOSTS file and that is one of the results; however, I saw it as well and have tested the sites still block. You can as well and correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks.

Thank you,
mellowchuck123

[mellowchuck123]

February 14, 2012 HOSTS file.



This is a combination of 9 up-to-date(as of this moment) lists that block ads and sites with malwares(viruses, trojans, worms etc.)

LISTS USED -

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip

http://hphosts.gt500.org/hosts.zip

http://updates.it-mate.co.uk/updates.asp

http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.asp

http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=1&mimetype=plaintext

http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/hosts

http://support.it-mate.co.uk/downloads/HOSTS.txt

http://hostsfile.mine.nu/Hosts

http://www.securemecca.com/Downloads/hosts.txt

The file is optimized, sorted & is in 0.0.0.0 format.

MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE ENTIRE FILE TO /etc/hosts using root or sudo.

_DO NOT_ REPLACE THE FIRST TWO LINES IN YOUR HOSTS FILE-

127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.1.1 YOUR HOST NAME GOES HERE


If you already have blocking entries, add this list to the bottom of your hosts file.

February 14, 2012 HOSTS file link:

https://ubuntuone.com/4iB1gOHsdbyxyMAONWZvhW


Side note- You might want to install an ad-blocking extension in your browser so you don't see the annoying "page not found" error where ads were before.