about site blocking in free?

[acuariano]

does it has the intention to work like inputing urls in host file?
blocking sites systemwide?

[Gargamel360]

It is not as powerful as the HOSTS file.

For example, it can't block https sites.

[igor]

Well, "not as powerful"... on the other hand, it can block full URLs based on wildcards, not just a list of domains.

[Gargamel360]

Well, "not as powerful"... on the other hand, it can block full URLs based on wildcards, not just a list of domains.

True, I never thought of that particular advantage.

But it would be nice if a way was ever devised to block SSL with Avast!'s site blocking.  Though I get why it does not, the WebShield ignoring SSL as it does, a lot of people I know try to use it and immediately think it is broken because it cant block https sites.

[The Kitchen Sink]

Personally I find the URL blocker to be an excellent free service. I thought I would take the time to say thannk you avast team for this feature. =D

[acuariano]

well i thanks avast for this service too.
just wanted to know comparing to add these to host file

[YoKenny]

You will find this interesting:
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm

[acuariano]

i know about the mvps,it slod down my pc
i tried that like 5 years ago,decided no more.

[YoKenny]

Did you read this

Editors Note: in most cases a large HOSTS file (over 135 kb) tends to slow down the machine.

To resolve this issue (manually) open the "Services Editor"

* Start | Run (type) "services.msc" (no quotes)
* Scroll down to "DNS Client", Right-click and select: Properties - click Stop
* Click the drop-down arrow for "Startup type"
* Select: Manual (recommended) or Disabled  click Apply/Ok and restart. [more info]

[Pondus]

or ....let OpenDNS and Malwarebytes IP block handle it for you

[Tonanet]

This site block feature is very usefull.

I usually put the following strings:

http://*/*.scr?
http://*/*.exe?
http://*/*.cpl?
http://*/*.pif?
http://*/*.bat?

To block the download of dangerous extensions in machines used by people that dont have any good sense when downloading files. After that, I didnt have any problems with infection is this machines...

Elminster

[acuariano]

This site block feature is very usefull.

I usually put the following strings:

http://*/*.scr?
http://*/*.exe?
http://*/*.cpl?
http://*/*.pif?
http://*/*.bat?

To block the download of dangerous extensions in machines used by people that dont have any good sense when downloading files. After that, I didnt have any problems with infection is this machines...

Elminster

you add these in host file or avast site blocking?

[Tonanet]

I add this to Avast Site Blocking Feature.