2011-03-16, 02:26
A few pages back, I reported having problems with EMM-R crashing with a cryptic error message when browsing certain websites (i.e., imdb.com). After some experimenting, I've found out that the cause of the problem seems to be using a modified HOSTS file, in particular the one from MVPS.org.
For anyone wondering, I use the modified HOSTS file to help block unwanted advertising and drive-by malware. By preventing advertising servers from loading, it also helps speed up browsing overall.
I've created a ticket on SourceForge and reported this bug. Unfortunately, in the meantime I'm preferring to use EMM-R as normal and have stopped using the HOSTS file. Being able to use both at some point in the future would be great, though.
Just an FYI for anyone who may be having similar problems.
For anyone wondering, I use the modified HOSTS file to help block unwanted advertising and drive-by malware. By preventing advertising servers from loading, it also helps speed up browsing overall.
I've created a ticket on SourceForge and reported this bug. Unfortunately, in the meantime I'm preferring to use EMM-R as normal and have stopped using the HOSTS file. Being able to use both at some point in the future would be great, though.
Just an FYI for anyone who may be having similar problems.