How Can I Get Rid of the Advertising That Slows My Email Windows?

Advertising is present in numerous aspects of Internet communications, including Web pages and email messages. Some advertising is displayed as a small graphic image, while others use various Web technologies, such as Flash, to create obtrusive ads that force you to acknowledge their presence before continuing with your task. These ads can slow down your computer and disrupt productivity. You can get rid of the majority of Internet advertising in email messages and Web sites if you install an ad-blocking DNS HOSTS file.

Things You'll Need

• Ad-blocking HOSTS file

Instructions

1. Download the ad-blocking HOSTS file and extract the ZIP archive.

2. Right-click "mvps.bat."

3. Click "Run As Administrator."

4. Click "Yes."

5. Restart the computer, then open your email. The majority of the advertising is now blocked.

Tips & Warnings

• The ad-blocking HOSTS file is updated periodically. Perform these steps monthly to remain current with blocked advertising.

Resources

• MVPS.org: Ad-blocking HOSTS file