How can I block a site on my brother's computer?

Hawaiian Boy · 10-19-2004, 03:59 PM

I'm afraid that if he continues to download wrestling moves from a russian site (the domain ends in a .ru suffix) that my Mom will get in trouble (the broadband is under her account) if "they find us".

If you want more details, then PM me, but what is the easiest way to block access to a site?

BTW, I'm using SP2's built in firewall.

blmbrsm · 10-19-2004, 04:13 PM

In XP you can go to the security settings in IE and you should see a button to click on called restricted sites. Enter the URL in there and that site will become restricted.

You can also set up a password on IE settings so that restricted sites can not be removed except by the administrator.

batty_professor · 10-19-2004, 04:23 PM

So this is your Brothers computer? You should have your Mother involved in what you are doing for the sake of keeping peace in the family. As far as getting into trouble over what's on the computer, if the content doesn't include nudity of persons under the age of 18, and no copyrighted material, I wouldn't expect the authorities to give it any attention.

If it is something you must do something about, and your internet connection involves a router, then as router administrator you or your Mom, could selectively block any necessary IP addresses using the router's firewall depending on the router used. Need more info if this is the case.

Hawaiian Boy · 10-19-2004, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by batty_professor

So this is your Brothers computer? You should have your Mother involved in what you are doing for the sake of keeping peace in the family. As far as getting into trouble over what's on the computer, if the content doesn't include nudity of persons under the age of 18, and no copyrighted material, I wouldn't expect the authorities to give it any attention.

If it is something you must do something about, and your internet connection involves a router, then as router administrator you or your Mom, could selectively block any necessary IP addresses using the router's firewall depending on the router used. Need more info if this is the case.

From what I see, it looks like recorded shows of wrestling programs (it looks like this week's episodes).

The router I have (I've been told) doesn't have a firewall.

Hawaiian Boy · 10-19-2004, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blmbrsm

In XP you can go to the security settings in IE and you should see a button to click on called restricted sites. Enter the URL in there and that site will become restricted.

You can also set up a password on IE settings so that restricted sites can not be removed except by the administrator.

We don't use IE, only firefox.

batty_professor · 10-19-2004, 05:58 PM

If it's a TV feed but not pirated "pay per view" I wouldn't be too concerned. Don't see any legal issues so long as the material is for his own viewing and is not publicly displayed, or copied and sold.

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Hawaiian Boy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oahu, HI Posts: 22 OS: XP w/ SP2	How can I block a site on my brother's computer? I'm afraid that if he continues to download wrestling moves from a russian site (the domain ends in a .ru suffix) that my Mom will get in trouble (the broadband is under her account) if "they find us". If you want more details, then PM me, but what is the easiest way to block access to a site? BTW, I'm using SP2's built in firewall.

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batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	If it's a TV feed but not pirated "pay per view" I wouldn't be too concerned. Don't see any legal issues so long as the material is for his own viewing and is not publicly displayed, or copied and sold. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

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blmbrsm Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 135 OS: Windows 95, 98,2000,& XP, Knoppix, Sun, Unix MS Express & Outlook	In XP you can go to the security settings in IE and you should see a button to click on called restricted sites. Enter the URL in there and that site will become restricted. You can also set up a password on IE settings so that restricted sites can not be removed except by the administrator.