Hosts File Management Script

This repository contains a Windows batch file script for managing the hosts file located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ directory. The script allows you to add, remove, and view entries in the hosts file. The script requires administrative privileges to modify the hosts file.

Features

1. Add URL: Add a URL to the hosts file, redirecting it to 127.0.0.1.
2. Remove URL: Remove a URL entry from the hosts file.
3. Show Hosts File Content: Display the current content of the hosts file.
4. Exit: Exit the script.

Usage

Running the Script

1. Clone the repository or download the manage_hosts.cmd file.
2. Right-click on manage_hosts.cmd and select "Run as administrator" to ensure the script has the necessary privileges.

Script Menu

Upon running the script, you will be presented with the following menu:

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Hosts File Management Script Please choose an option:

Add URL to hosts file Remove URL from hosts file Show hosts file content Exit Enter your choice (1/2/3/4):

Options

1. Add URL to Hosts File

• Prompts you to enter a URL to block (e.g., example.com).
• Checks if the entry 127.0.0.1 example.com already exists in the hosts file.
• If it does not exist, the entry is added to the hosts file.
• Displays a confirmation message.

2. Remove URL from Hosts File

• Prompts you to enter a URL to unblock (e.g., example.com).
• Checks if the entry 127.0.0.1 example.com exists in the hosts file.
• If it exists, the entry is removed from the hosts file.
• Displays a confirmation message.

3. Show Hosts File Content

• Displays the current content of the hosts file.
• Pauses to allow you to read the content before returning to the main menu.

4. Exit

• Exits the script.

Notes

• Ensure that you run the script with administrative privileges to allow it to modify the hosts file.
• The script uses cmd /c commands to handle elevated privileges for file operations.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.