Read only host file

[vitorio]

Is it sufficient to prevent softwares from modify the host file changing It to read only?

Thanks for the help.

If not, why have it read only?

[Kalju]

11 minutes ago, vitorio said:

Is it sufficient to prevent softwares from modify the host file changing It to read only?

Thanks for the help.

If not, why have it read only? 

All files and folder in folder %windir% and the directory itself are read only, but it doesn't mean, that there isn't any programs or users, who cannot make changes or delete it at all. It is like the child lock of your car door.

[knowledge-Spammer]

its like skynet some programs become self-aware and turn against  u

[bigcid10]

just change the security permissions and remove write and modify  

[dcs18]

@vitorio In the first place . . . . . I'd suggest using some other method/s to block apps. & programs from calling home, instead of fiddling with the hosts file — remember . . . . . it lacks the capability to block IPs.

 

Personally, I enjoy a finer granular control by using the following to block hosts, domains and IPs — they are also tamper-free and block at a very early stage:—

• Acrylic Proxy (hosts + domains,)
• Simple DnsCrypt (hosts + domains,)
• AdGuard (hosts + domains + IPs,) and
• Windows 10 Firewall Control (hosts + domains + IPs.)