How can I block a specific web page?

How do I block access to a specific Web page?

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    Windows XP, Vista and 7Click on the "Start" icon and then click on "My Computer" or "Computer." Double-click on the "(C:)" drive icon. Double-click on the "Windows," "System32," "Drivers" and then on the "etc" folders. Right-click on the "hosts" file and select "Open With." Select "Notepad" from the list of programs and click on "Open." Place your cursor at the end of the first line in the hosts file, which is "127.0.0.1 localhost" and then hit "Enter," this will allow you to enter a new line of text. Type in "127.0.0.1 http://www.websiteyouwishtoblock.com" without the quotes. Replace "www.websiteyouwishtoblock" with the actual address of the website that is to be blocked. Click on the "File" menu in Notepad and then click on "Save." Restart the computer, the changes you have made will block access to the website in all Internet browsers.References:http://www.5starsupport.com/xp-faq/1-98.htmhttp://geekswithblogs.net/thibbard/archive/2006/12/13/changingyourhostsfileinvista.aspx

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