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    Default Hosts file new idea

    Hi, I'm new here and also this is my first post.

    I've got an idea...


    Why not use 0.0.0.0 in the hosts file for the blocked addresses instead of 127.0.0.1.

    Using 0.0.0.0 upon access of a blocked address it will not establish a connection, it will not even TRY to establish one. As when you use 127.0.0.1 it actually tries to contact 127.0.0.1 and request the file.

    Just a thought. Using 0.0.0.0 It makes more sense since it does it faster and more professional.

    Hail from Bulgaria and keep up the good work.

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    Double post:
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    WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irongrip View Post
    Double post:
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    WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE!
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    Excuse me?

    All suggestions are considered, however localhost (127.0.0.1) is the generally accepted protocol and some browsers may return errors with 0.0.0.0

    It may also cause problems using any kind of proxy server.

    Regards.
    Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
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    Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016

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    Oh, I see...
    Never mind then

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