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The MVPS Hosts file is a manually curated hosts file designed to block malware, adware, and other unwanted content by redirecting known malicious domains to localhost. In a WindowsForum discussion, a user reported that switching from the larger Steven Black Hosts file to the MVPS Hosts file resolved high CPU usage caused by the DNS Client service. The MVPS Hosts file is smaller in size, which can prevent performance issues on systems where a very large hosts file may cause the DNS Client to become unresponsive or consume excessive resources. Users considering hosts-based blocking may find the MVPS Hosts file a lighter alternative that still provides effective protection against common threats.
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Steven Black Hosts File causing problems
I was using the Steven Black Hosts File to block malware and Ads. But lately the DNS Client kept activating and using 30 - 50% of my CPU and blocking me from doing anything online. By googling the symptoms of my DNS Client getting stuck like that I found that it can be caused by too large of a...- stueycaster
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- adblock ads blocking tools browser cpu usage dns client file size hosts file malware mvps hosts network issues online activities performance solutions steven black system resources troubleshooting web security windows
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- Forum: Windows Software