How to block Facebook using the Hosts file

The location of the hosts file depends on your operation system.

Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

Note! Make a backup of the hosts file and put it somewhere safe, in case you mess up.

1. Open the hosts file using Notepad or other plain text editor.

2. Copy the following:

   # block facebook
   127.0.0.1 login.facebook.com
   127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com
   127.0.0.1 blog.facebook.com
   127.0.0.1 apps.facebook.com

3. Paste it into the Hosts file after 127.0.0.1 localhost

4. Save and close the Hosts file.

5. Reboot your computer to apply the changes.

6. Try to open Facebook in a browser.