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    Does MVPS Hosts file slow down the browsing?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ibbi1337, Jul 29, 2013.

  1. ibbi1337

    ibbi1337 Notebook Consultant

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    I have been using MVPS for a while now but what do you guys think? I also use AD Block Plus. Does MVPS Hosts file slow down the browsing? shall I get rid of it?
     
  2. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    That will affect slower computer Desktop and Laptop but most are now fast enough to not notice the change when made. I used MVPS for quite some times after getting hit with pop ads for for ads that have nothing to do what I am looking for or doing and some sites does it just to malware or redirect you to buy a product of which you might not even be interested in or were looking for. Otherwise they do give you a registry edit to help should there be a slow down or more help to broswer. But I have notice it does help my broswing to make it faster but that maybe because my system is already optimized but that hosts edits does help as you can also add your own should you find sites trying redirect your browsing - I know I done this many times and that prevents from clicking sites that I don't want or want to click on. But as anything use it with caution as it might block a site you use i.e. 127.0.0.1 notebookreview.com that will block this site from loading or working on your computer. But if you still not sure just contact MVPS and ask them.