How to Block Website with Batch File Virus

Learn how to effectively block website using a batch file virus. Discover step-by-step instructions and practical tips to create a powerful script that can restrict access to specific websites, allowing you to enhance security and control browsing habits on your computer or network.

To replace the hosts file with a batch file script, you can create a batch file that copies a preconfigured hosts file to the appropriate location. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open a text editor and create a new file.
2. Copy and paste the following commands into the text editor:

@echo off
set "sourceFile=C:\path\to\your\custom\hosts\file"
set "destinationFile=C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"
echo Updating hosts file... 

REM Check if the source file exists
if not exist "%sourceFile%" (
echo Source hosts file not found: %sourceFile%
pause 
exit /b 
)
REM Overwrite the destination hosts file with the source file
copy /y "%sourceFile%" "%destinationFile%"
echo Hosts file updated successfully!
pause

3. Modify the sourceFile variable to specify the path to your custom hosts file. Replace C:\path\to\your\custom\hosts\file with the actual path to the hosts file you want to use for replacement.
4. Save the file with a .bat extension (e.g., replace_hosts.bat).
5. Run the batch file with administrative privileges:
   • Right-click on the batch file.
   • Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.

The batch file will copy the specified hosts file (sourceFile) to the location of the original hosts file (destinationFile). It will display a success message if the operation is completed successfully.

Note: Modifying the hosts file requires administrative privileges, so running the batch file as an administrator is essential to ensure the file replacement can take place.

Please exercise caution when modifying system files, such as the hosts file, as incorrect modifications can lead to unexpected behavior or network issues.