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Using wildcards in names in Windows hosts file

I'd like to block connections to specific domains.

I know about the HOSTS file on Windows, but unfortunately it does not support wildcards. Basically, I'd like to block all connections to *.somedomain.com. The point is that the * can be almost anything so I cannot hardcode all possibilities.

Therefore, how can I block connections to those domains (including all subdomains) on Windows?

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  • @Nifle: Thanks, but if I'm not wrong I'm going to need to install additional software, is that correct? – pimvdb Apr 17 '11 at 09:03
  • You only need to change you'r DNS-server setting in windows if you use [opendns](http://www.opendns.com/) (They have a free option). You might also want to check out windows `Parental Controls` as mentioned in one of the answers in the linked question. – Nifle Apr 17 '11 at 09:05
  • I think my question is relevant... http://superuser.com/questions/250193/block-domain-website-without-waiting-for-localhost-hosts – Apache Apr 17 '11 at 09:18

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I think using softwares like Privoxy will do the trick. Give it a go :)

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