: Paste the block list above at the very end of the document. Save and Replace : Save the file on your desktop, then drag it back into the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc folder, selecting Replace the file in the destination Alternative: Windows Firewall For a more comprehensive block, you can create Inbound and Outbound Rules Windows Firewall Settings to block the executable from accessing the internet entirely.

file and open it with a text editor like Notepad, ensuring you choose Run as administrator Add Block List

Your future self will thank you every time you hit I (Insert) and find exactly what you need in seconds.

To help me tailor any further technical troubleshooting, could you tell me:

When you type a web address into your browser or a program attempts to connect to a server, your computer checks the hosts file first before querying the Domain Name System (DNS).