How to block MySpace. 3 methods. Windows 7

There are many reasons to block Myspace site. Myspace as other social networks is a source of many problems. First, Myspace reduces employees' productivity and generates company losses. For parents, it is disquiet about children's safety. For schools and universities, Myspace is another headache. So we want to show you how to block Myspace and avoid problems related with it.
Blocking Myspace by using the Host file and blocking using Internet Explorer are free but incomplete. Other way is to use special software, HT System Administrator that allow you to block Myspace more effective and has many advantages.

How to block MySpace using the Hosts file

The location of the hosts file depends on your operation system.

Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Windows 2000 C:\WINNT\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Windows 98/ME C:\WINDOWS\hosts

Note! Make a backup of the hosts file and put it somewhere safe, in case you mess up.

1. Open the hosts file using Notepad or other plain text editor.
2. Copy the following:
   # block myspace
   127.0.0.1 myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 www.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 home.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 search.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 invite.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 blog.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 favorites.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 forum.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 groups.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 events.myspace.com
   127.0.0.1 profile.myspace.com

3. Paste them into the Hosts file after 127.0.0.1 localhost
4. Save and close the Hosts file.
5. Reboot your computer to apply the changes.
6. Try to open MySpace into a browser.

How to block MySpace on Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools
2. Click Internet Options
3. Click on the Content tab
4. Click the Enable button
5. Click on the Approved Sites tab
5. Type www.myspace.com in the box
6. Click Never and then OK
7. In the appeared window type and confirm your new password
8. Click on the General tab and make sure to select Users can see websites that have no ratings
9. Click OK

How to block Myspace in spite of proxy servers

The greatest shortcoming of these methods is that they can be easily deceived. For example, web-based proxy servers or anonymizers allow getting Myspace. Also, these methods are not universal and may not fit to a certain computer configuration and a type of a browser. So how to block Myspace inspite of proxy servers? The best way to block Myspace is professional blocking software like HT System Administrator.

How to block Myspace using HT System Administrator?

1. Download and install HT System Administrator
2. Click the Website Filter button

3. Select the Myspace checkbox and click OK
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4. Visit the Myspace website to make sure that you have successfully blocked Myspace on your computer.

HT System Administrator is easy to use and effective, allowing you to restrict user activity and internet usage.
What you can do with HT System Administrator:

Block Myspace and other social networks in any most known browsers (Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, Chrome, etc.)
Block a specific website by URL
Block a specific website by keywords
Block websites by categories (Pornography, Gambling, Drugs, etc.)
Disable any application (instant messengers, browsers, programs, and so on)
Disable installing new programs
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HT System Administrator helps you to improve productivity and efficiency of employees or students.

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