How can I disable connections to specific domains?

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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?

pimvdb

Posted 2011-04-17T08:43:33.327

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Question was closed 2011-04-17T12:51:51.147

@Nifle: Thanks, but if I'm not wrong I'm going to need to install additional software, is that correct? – pimvdb – 2011-04-17T09:03:09.267

You only need to change you'r DNS-server setting in windows if you use opendns (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 – 2011-04-17T09:05:42.490

I think my question is relevant... http://superuser.com/questions/250193/block-domain-website-without-waiting-for-localhost-hosts

– Apache – 2011-04-17T09:18:30.377

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

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Starx

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