How to Block Yahoo!: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Block Yahoo! through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Method 1 of 2:

Using Blocksi in Google Chrome

Search Google for "chrome web store".
Search the store for "blocksi"
Select the choice named: "Blocksi - Web filtering and parental control"
Install the extension (you will need a Google account for this). A new tab will open with the settings page.
Select the "URL Filter" tab.
Enter the domain of "https://www. yahoo. com" in the text field. Select "block" from the drop-down. Then click "Add".
Save your settings and close out of the tab. You have successfully blocked "yahoo. com" from Google Chrome

Method 2 of 2:

Blocking for the Entire System (Windows 7/8/8.1)

Your system account must have administrator's privileges.

Search your PC for %systemdrive%/Windows/system32/drivers/etc
Right-click hosts and select "Open-with", then choose "Notepad"
After the last line in the document, enter 127.0.0.1, followed by the website that you may need to block. For example, a blocking of Yahoo would equal: 127.0.0.1 yahoo. com
Save the file. You have successfully blocked Yahoo. com

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Block Yahoo!?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.