Frequently Asked Questions:Q: What is a HOSTS file? What can I do with it?
A: Check out these nice websites :
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_file -
http://accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html -
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htmQ: Hey! Why is HostsMan blocking my favorite website?!
A: HostsMan is just a Hosts file manager/editor. Edit your hosts file. :)
Q: Ok it's not HostsMan's fault but why is my favorite website blacklisted?
A: Well, you'll need to ask to the Hosts file makers, they will be glad to help!
- hpHosts :
http://www.hosts-file.net/ - MVPS Hosts :
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm - Mike's ad blocking Hosts :
http://everythingisnt.com/hosts.html- Peter Lowe's Ad Blocking Hosts :
http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/Q: How do I know which hosts is blocking my favorite website?
A: You can search each hosts file at the following links:
- hpHosts:
http://www.hosts-file.net/- MVPS Hosts:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (use your browser's built-in search)
- Mike's Ad Blocking Hosts:
http://www.everythingisnt.com/hosts (use your browser's built-in search)
- Peter Lowe's Ad Blocking Hosts:
http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/details.phpQ: Most of the options are grayed out. What should I do?
A: You are using an older version. Try the brand new
HostsMan 3.1 !
Q: Great little software! I know its freeware, but can I make a donation?
A: Thank you very much! Yes you can, please click
here for more info. :)
Q: Can I contact you guys via email ?
A: Sure! Send your message to
info(at)abelhadigital.comQ: When will you launch the next version?
A: Version 3.2 Beta1 is scheduled for May.
Q: How should I post a bug report ?
A: Please be sure to include this info:
- HostsMan's version
- Windows version
- Description of the problem
- Error codes (if applicable)
- Screenshot (if applicable)