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HostsMan 3.1.57

Quick specs
Price: Free
Operating system: Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
Date added: January 07, 2009
Total Downloads: 4,515
Downloads last week: 55
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Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 votes
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Publisher's description

From Abelhadigital.com :

HostsMan lets you manage your Hosts file with ease. Features: online update of hosts file; enable/disable usage of hosts file; open Hosts file with one click; merge two hosts files; built-in hosts editor; prevent other programs of writing to the hosts; scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks; find how many host names; easily install newly downloaded hosts file; create encrypted backups.

Version 2.0.1 has minor bug fixes.

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5 stars

Version: HostsMan 3.1.57

"Keep Malware Out"

by Burnout_90 on November 18, 2009

Pros: Blocks websites and annoying ads using IP, easy navigation, large database (HPHosts), updates frequently, small download.

Cons: If legit website is redirected from a blocked ad website, it will not show up. Have to run as admin in order to enable. (will turn gray indicating hosts are disabled)

Summary: HostsMan is probably the best program I've downloaded. It blocks websites using your default IP so when browsing, the reported page will not be able to connect. It has a default large database, using reported websites from HPHosts with currently ove... read more >>

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Version: HostsMan 3.1.57

"Great to add to your anti-malware arsenal"

by windyplain on September 3, 2009

Pros: I've used this for years without problems. This fixes some bugs & it works even better than ever.

Cons: I'm not sure.

Summary: Works like a charm :-)

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