How to block specific URL rather than the entire domain on a computer without software?
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I've been doing some googling and I can't seem to find an answer. How do you block a specific URL rather than the entire website without using a software.
For example, I want to block www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png. So essentially, I can access everything on facebook, but for the link above.
I want to block it on my entire computer and not just on my browser. Meaning, if I have a program trying to access this URL, its still blocked. How can I do this?
I tried blocking it in C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts using the code:
127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png
windows networking windows-8 connection blocking
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
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asked Mar 12 at 3:55
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I've been doing some googling and I can't seem to find an answer. How do you block a specific URL rather than the entire website without using a software.
For example, I want to block www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png. So essentially, I can access everything on facebook, but for the link above.
I want to block it on my entire computer and not just on my browser. Meaning, if I have a program trying to access this URL, its still blocked. How can I do this?
I tried blocking it in C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts using the code:
127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png
windows networking windows-8 connection blocking
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
16k53462
asked Mar 12 at 3:55
PaulPaul
11
When it comes to preventing yourself from doing something, its better to learn self control, rather than a fix. The reason is, if you implement something to prevent you from doing something, you have the ability to simply undo what you did.
– Keltari
Mar 12 at 4:53
You want to block access for all applications on the computer and don't want to use any software. Does your router have a blacklist capability? You've included conditions that restrict possible solutions. Can you add some context as to why you need those restrictions?
– fixer1234
Mar 12 at 4:57
@Keltari Actually, its not to do with self control. Its more of a programming/networking type thing. Facebook was just an example.
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:58
@fixer1234 My router? Like the physical plastic router I have?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:08
@fixer1234 My router has parental controls but it doesn't let me block the exact url. Only the entire domain
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:13
|
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I've been doing some googling and I can't seem to find an answer. How do you block a specific URL rather than the entire website without using a software.
For example, I want to block www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png. So essentially, I can access everything on facebook, but for the link above.
I want to block it on my entire computer and not just on my browser. Meaning, if I have a program trying to access this URL, its still blocked. How can I do this?
I tried blocking it in C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts using the code:
127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png
windows networking windows-8 connection blocking
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
16k53462
asked Mar 12 at 3:55
PaulPaul
11
I've been doing some googling and I can't seem to find an answer. How do you block a specific URL rather than the entire website without using a software.
For example, I want to block www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png. So essentially, I can access everything on facebook, but for the link above.
I want to block it on my entire computer and not just on my browser. Meaning, if I have a program trying to access this URL, its still blocked. How can I do this?
I tried blocking it in C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts using the code:
127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com/images/games/facebook_gaming_instant_game_banner.png
windows networking windows-8 connection blocking
windows networking windows-8 connection blocking
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
16k53462
asked Mar 12 at 3:55
PaulPaul
11
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
16k53462
asked Mar 12 at 3:55
PaulPaul
11
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
16k53462
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
16k53462
edited Mar 12 at 8:57
Tetsujin
16k53462
16k53462
asked Mar 12 at 3:55
PaulPaul
11
asked Mar 12 at 3:55
PaulPaul
11
asked Mar 12 at 3:55
PaulPaul
11
11
When it comes to preventing yourself from doing something, its better to learn self control, rather than a fix. The reason is, if you implement something to prevent you from doing something, you have the ability to simply undo what you did.
– Keltari
Mar 12 at 4:53
You want to block access for all applications on the computer and don't want to use any software. Does your router have a blacklist capability? You've included conditions that restrict possible solutions. Can you add some context as to why you need those restrictions?
– fixer1234
Mar 12 at 4:57
@Keltari Actually, its not to do with self control. Its more of a programming/networking type thing. Facebook was just an example.
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:58
@fixer1234 My router? Like the physical plastic router I have?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:08
@fixer1234 My router has parental controls but it doesn't let me block the exact url. Only the entire domain
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:13
|
show 1 more comment
When it comes to preventing yourself from doing something, its better to learn self control, rather than a fix. The reason is, if you implement something to prevent you from doing something, you have the ability to simply undo what you did.
– Keltari
Mar 12 at 4:53
You want to block access for all applications on the computer and don't want to use any software. Does your router have a blacklist capability? You've included conditions that restrict possible solutions. Can you add some context as to why you need those restrictions?
– fixer1234
Mar 12 at 4:57
@Keltari Actually, its not to do with self control. Its more of a programming/networking type thing. Facebook was just an example.
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:58
@fixer1234 My router? Like the physical plastic router I have?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:08
@fixer1234 My router has parental controls but it doesn't let me block the exact url. Only the entire domain
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:13
When it comes to preventing yourself from doing something, its better to learn self control, rather than a fix. The reason is, if you implement something to prevent you from doing something, you have the ability to simply undo what you did.
– Keltari
Mar 12 at 4:53
When it comes to preventing yourself from doing something, its better to learn self control, rather than a fix. The reason is, if you implement something to prevent you from doing something, you have the ability to simply undo what you did.
– Keltari
Mar 12 at 4:53
You want to block access for all applications on the computer and don't want to use any software. Does your router have a blacklist capability? You've included conditions that restrict possible solutions. Can you add some context as to why you need those restrictions?
– fixer1234
Mar 12 at 4:57
You want to block access for all applications on the computer and don't want to use any software. Does your router have a blacklist capability? You've included conditions that restrict possible solutions. Can you add some context as to why you need those restrictions?
– fixer1234
Mar 12 at 4:57
@Keltari Actually, its not to do with self control. Its more of a programming/networking type thing. Facebook was just an example.
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:58
@Keltari Actually, its not to do with self control. Its more of a programming/networking type thing. Facebook was just an example.
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:58
@fixer1234 My router? Like the physical plastic router I have?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:08
@fixer1234 My router? Like the physical plastic router I have?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:08
@fixer1234 My router has parental controls but it doesn't let me block the exact url. Only the entire domain
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:13
@fixer1234 My router has parental controls but it doesn't let me block the exact url. Only the entire domain
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:13
|
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It’s not possible. To block an HTTP resource, you need a filter that understands HTTP. No such thing is built into Windows (or any other operating system).
Indeed, with HTTPS (which Facebook uses) you’d have to perform a MITM attack on the encrypted connection to filter its contents. Or, you know, just use a browser extension.
The hosts file is for hosts only. So you could put www.facebook.com there and it would work and block the main Facebook web page.
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
Since its not possible, is there any software recommendations to block outgoing requests for specific URL's?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 6:27
Sure, uBlock Origin. It’s the best ad blocker there is.
– Daniel B
Mar 12 at 9:21
This is for the browser... I wanted a program for the computer
– Paul
Mar 15 at 5:20
Yes. That's not possible, because SSL.
– Daniel B
Mar 15 at 7:23
add a comment |
You can Use Block Site or browser Extensions. Currently I am using Block site and it is working fine.
answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
1165
1
Well I am looking for a solution to block it from my entire computer. Not just my browser (as written in my question)
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:27
add a comment |
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It’s not possible. To block an HTTP resource, you need a filter that understands HTTP. No such thing is built into Windows (or any other operating system).
Indeed, with HTTPS (which Facebook uses) you’d have to perform a MITM attack on the encrypted connection to filter its contents. Or, you know, just use a browser extension.
The hosts file is for hosts only. So you could put www.facebook.com there and it would work and block the main Facebook web page.
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
Since its not possible, is there any software recommendations to block outgoing requests for specific URL's?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 6:27
Sure, uBlock Origin. It’s the best ad blocker there is.
– Daniel B
Mar 12 at 9:21
This is for the browser... I wanted a program for the computer
– Paul
Mar 15 at 5:20
Yes. That's not possible, because SSL.
– Daniel B
Mar 15 at 7:23
add a comment |
It’s not possible. To block an HTTP resource, you need a filter that understands HTTP. No such thing is built into Windows (or any other operating system).
Indeed, with HTTPS (which Facebook uses) you’d have to perform a MITM attack on the encrypted connection to filter its contents. Or, you know, just use a browser extension.
The hosts file is for hosts only. So you could put www.facebook.com there and it would work and block the main Facebook web page.
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
Since its not possible, is there any software recommendations to block outgoing requests for specific URL's?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 6:27
Sure, uBlock Origin. It’s the best ad blocker there is.
– Daniel B
Mar 12 at 9:21
This is for the browser... I wanted a program for the computer
– Paul
Mar 15 at 5:20
Yes. That's not possible, because SSL.
– Daniel B
Mar 15 at 7:23
add a comment |
It’s not possible. To block an HTTP resource, you need a filter that understands HTTP. No such thing is built into Windows (or any other operating system).
Indeed, with HTTPS (which Facebook uses) you’d have to perform a MITM attack on the encrypted connection to filter its contents. Or, you know, just use a browser extension.
The hosts file is for hosts only. So you could put www.facebook.com there and it would work and block the main Facebook web page.
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
It’s not possible. To block an HTTP resource, you need a filter that understands HTTP. No such thing is built into Windows (or any other operating system).
Indeed, with HTTPS (which Facebook uses) you’d have to perform a MITM attack on the encrypted connection to filter its contents. Or, you know, just use a browser extension.
The hosts file is for hosts only. So you could put www.facebook.com there and it would work and block the main Facebook web page.
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
answered Mar 12 at 6:19
Daniel BDaniel B
34.6k76587
34.6k76587
Since its not possible, is there any software recommendations to block outgoing requests for specific URL's?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 6:27
Sure, uBlock Origin. It’s the best ad blocker there is.
– Daniel B
Mar 12 at 9:21
This is for the browser... I wanted a program for the computer
– Paul
Mar 15 at 5:20
Yes. That's not possible, because SSL.
– Daniel B
Mar 15 at 7:23
add a comment |
Since its not possible, is there any software recommendations to block outgoing requests for specific URL's?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 6:27
Sure, uBlock Origin. It’s the best ad blocker there is.
– Daniel B
Mar 12 at 9:21
This is for the browser... I wanted a program for the computer
– Paul
Mar 15 at 5:20
Yes. That's not possible, because SSL.
– Daniel B
Mar 15 at 7:23
Since its not possible, is there any software recommendations to block outgoing requests for specific URL's?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 6:27
Since its not possible, is there any software recommendations to block outgoing requests for specific URL's?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 6:27
Sure, uBlock Origin. It’s the best ad blocker there is.
– Daniel B
Mar 12 at 9:21
Sure, uBlock Origin. It’s the best ad blocker there is.
– Daniel B
Mar 12 at 9:21
This is for the browser... I wanted a program for the computer
– Paul
Mar 15 at 5:20
This is for the browser... I wanted a program for the computer
– Paul
Mar 15 at 5:20
Yes. That's not possible, because SSL.
– Daniel B
Mar 15 at 7:23
Yes. That's not possible, because SSL.
– Daniel B
Mar 15 at 7:23
add a comment |
You can Use Block Site or browser Extensions. Currently I am using Block site and it is working fine.
answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
1165
1
Well I am looking for a solution to block it from my entire computer. Not just my browser (as written in my question)
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:27
add a comment |
You can Use Block Site or browser Extensions. Currently I am using Block site and it is working fine.
answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
1165
1
Well I am looking for a solution to block it from my entire computer. Not just my browser (as written in my question)
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:27
add a comment |
You can Use Block Site or browser Extensions. Currently I am using Block site and it is working fine.
answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
1165
You can Use Block Site or browser Extensions. Currently I am using Block site and it is working fine.
answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
1165
answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
1165
answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
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answered Mar 12 at 4:21
serverAdmin123serverAdmin123
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Well I am looking for a solution to block it from my entire computer. Not just my browser (as written in my question)
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:27
add a comment |
1
Well I am looking for a solution to block it from my entire computer. Not just my browser (as written in my question)
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:27
1
1
Well I am looking for a solution to block it from my entire computer. Not just my browser (as written in my question)
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:27
Well I am looking for a solution to block it from my entire computer. Not just my browser (as written in my question)
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:27
add a comment |
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When it comes to preventing yourself from doing something, its better to learn self control, rather than a fix. The reason is, if you implement something to prevent you from doing something, you have the ability to simply undo what you did.
– Keltari
Mar 12 at 4:53
You want to block access for all applications on the computer and don't want to use any software. Does your router have a blacklist capability? You've included conditions that restrict possible solutions. Can you add some context as to why you need those restrictions?
– fixer1234
Mar 12 at 4:57
@Keltari Actually, its not to do with self control. Its more of a programming/networking type thing. Facebook was just an example.
– Paul
Mar 12 at 4:58
@fixer1234 My router? Like the physical plastic router I have?
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:08
@fixer1234 My router has parental controls but it doesn't let me block the exact url. Only the entire domain
– Paul
Mar 12 at 5:13