How to block URLs in Windows for all web browsers
When you are sharing your PC with other users and especially with your children, you might want to restrict permission to access some kind of websites which might not be suitable for our kids.
In Windows itself offer a option to block any websites using 'host' file which is located in /windows/system32/drivers/etc., but not some users are expert to modify this (host) file.
Windows provides another method is called parental control options, but which need to configure these for each user.
If you are planning to do a quickly block URLs in Windows OS (effected for all web browsers), there is a simple tool called URL blocker is mostly helpful.
URL Blocker is free tool to block access to any website from all web browsers on your Windows PC.
- This tool is portable and does not require any installation.
- You can be able to add, import and export single and multiple URLs through UI.
- The Interface of the tool is so simple for using to any users.
For adding a URL:
- Use the text box at the bottom of the tool.
- Enter the URL and click on the Add button.
- After all, you will require restart your PC to take effect.
Once you login in with your PC, all browsers which are installed in your PC will not be able to access the blocked websites. Instead of showing website, an message will display on your screen "site cannot be reached".
URL blocking tool is very important for home PC as well as office networks. This method of blocking URLs is much easier than the host file editing method.
URL Blocker works on the following Operating systems and it requires no installation.
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
It is free to use.
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