@jeffce, Glad to hear that your computer is well now Certainly Some background information on the host file: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Host_file HostsMan: http://www.abelhadigital.com/hostsman HostsMan basically is a hosts-file manager, that you can choose different sources to get your definitions from. It blocks based on website address, for example it will let you view forums.malwarebytes.org but not www.somebadsitewithmalware.com You can make exceptions if you find that it is blocking something that you know is safe. Another plus, but not its main function, it blocks the majority of picture & flash-based ads, which I really like. Some people have found trouble using it in Vista & 7, however others have no problems with it at all on those operating systems. You probably don't want to run it at work (depending on computer policy at your workplace) and also I am not sure if it is allowed according to the EULA, but I think you can use it in a business environment. I could find out for you if you're interested and if it turns out that you are allowed to use at your workplace. If you are interested in using HostsMan at all, please let me know and I'll be more than happy to walk you through it Please try to use the add-reply button in the future! (located at the bottom of the page)