How to Block a Particular Website

by Brian Hudson

Overview

There are many reasons that a computer user might want to block a website, such as to prevent children from visiting adult content. The most popular Internet browser, Internet Explorer, allows users to block individual websites through its Privacy functions. Learn to block a website in a few quick steps.

Step 1

In Internet Explorer, click on "Tools" and select "Internet Options."
Step 2

Click "Privacy" in the Internet Options dialog box, then click "Sites" in the Privacy panel.
Step 3

You can now add websites--one at a time--to Internet Explorer's block list. Be sure to type the web address accurately, or the block will not work.
Step 4

When you are finished, click "OK" to leave the Sites panel; then click "OK" again to return to Internet Explorer.

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Be sure to check your blocks by trying to load the website. If the site doesn't load, you may have erroneously typed the web address.
Be sure to check your blocks by trying to load the website. If the site doesn't load, you may have erroneously typed the web address.