How to Block Myspace from a Computer
Prevent Your Teens from Misusing Myspace and Other Undesirable Websites
Block Myspace by using the host file
1. Click Start, then Run
2. In the box, type C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc
3.Click OK
4.A box will open with either icons or a list, look for the file labeled Hosts, and right click on it, then click Open
5.A dialog box will open and it will ask you to choose the program you want to use to open this file. Click on Notepad.
6. Notepad will open with the host file displayed in the box. Below the text 127.0.0.1 localhost, paste the following text:
# block myspace
127.0.0.1 myspace.com
127.0.0.1 www.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 home.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 browseusers.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 search.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 invite.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 blog.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 favorites.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 forum.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 groups.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 events.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 vids.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 music.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 classifieds.myspace.com
127.0.0.1 profile.myspace.com
7. Click Save and then close the file
8. Reboot your computer.
Block Myspace using Internet Explorer's Content Advisor
1. Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools, then Internet Options, then Content, then Enable
2.Click on Approved Sites tab.
3.In the dialog box, type in www.myspace.com
4. Click on Never, then OK.
5. A dialog box will appear, asking you to choose a password. Choose something your teen will not guess. This will prevent her from reversing the changes you just made.
6. Click OK, then reboot the computer.
Block Myspace using Firefox add-ons
If you are using Firefox as your internet browser, you can effectively block Myspace from a computer using several add-ons that are available to be downloaded.
Mozilla offers specific information on their website to help you choose which add-on is most appropriate for your home. These are all free and can be used to block Myspace from a computer. Click on the following link to see the add-ons.
Block Myspace using parental control software
Try Download.com for reviews and ratings on parental control software. You'll find that many of the options are free or free-to-try. Unfortunately, many of these products take up valuable hard drive space on your computer or will not operate properly with firewalls.
Now that you know how to block Myspace from your computer, keep in mind that many teens are tech savvy and will find ways around the block. Check your internet history and/or cache frequently to be sure your teen has not found a way around the block.
Published by Kathy Wiehl
I am a homeschooling mother to four kids and a freelance writer. I write about pregnancy, birth, parenting, natural living, homeschooling, crafting and pets. I have written articles for private clients as we... View profile
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2 Comments
Post a CommentGreat guide for parents! :-)
Oh wow, this would have been so helpful when my kids were younger. "My Space" was verboeten until they hit 14, and even then, the computers were kept in my office where I could keep a watchful eye on things.