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P2P

Dec 20, 2011 5:22AM PST

I've Tried Googling lists of P2P sites to block
but with no great reults. Does anybody have a list I could share?
Also, whats the easiest way software hosts file (not sure about the last one)
Any help appreciated.

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Re: P2P
Dec 20, 2011 5:25AM PST

No need to block them. Just don't use those P2P programs like limewire or frostwire.

There's only one way to use hosts file. Put it in the system32\drivers\etc subfolder of your Windows folder.

Kees

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P2P
Dec 20, 2011 5:40AM PST

Sorry Kees, I wasn't clear enough. It's my daughter's computer and her kids put all the P2P stuff on it .
I just found Avast free has site blocking on it. All they have to do is make sure they log off as administators and put the kids on guest accounts until they learn not to do it.
I have this machine in about every six weeks to take the crap off it and I'm fed up.
Thanks for your help.

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Another way.
Dec 20, 2011 5:47AM PST

Most routers allow us to block PORTS. If I needed to lock down a LAN I could block ALL ports except the ones I deemed necessary.

For example I could allow PORT 80 for web browsing and for email that changes with the service.

No need to find all the sites since I can raise the electronic iron curtain and then poke the fewest possible holes in it.

Bob

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P2P.
Dec 20, 2011 7:46AM PST

Thanks Bob will research this.