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Block certain search terms in Google?

Discussion in 'Google' started by Harmony, Oct 16, 2007.

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    Is there a way to block a certain keyword from being searched in google on a computer? Or block the page url that the keyword is being searched in? (I tried blocking the url using both ways, the host file & the internet options thing but it doesn't work)

    Thanks
     
    Harmony, Oct 16, 2007 IP
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    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    i think it's not possible.

    why do you want it? it's an intresting think to do:)
     
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    Freewebspace Notable Member

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    Are you talking about Safe Search?
     
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    Alexander the Great Peon

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    How did you go about it in your host file, and what happened when you tried?
     
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  5. Harmony

    Harmony Well-Known Member

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    I can still access the link I am trying to block.

    No, the thing I'm trying to block isn't necessarily adult content.
     
    Harmony, Oct 17, 2007 IP
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    sweetfunny Banned

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    You could use a software filter, or possibly even your Antivirus/Firewall but the user would still be able to pull up the Google cache of the site or page.

    Hosts file should of worked, what format did you use to deny the URL?
     
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    Harmony Well-Known Member

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    sweetfunny Banned

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    Hmm nope, i just tried different combos in my hosts file and couldn't get it to block a specific search string.

    Maybe try blocking that URL with your Anitvirus/Firewall
     
    sweetfunny, Oct 17, 2007 IP
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    Harmony Well-Known Member

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    I have the AVG Free Edition and I checked, it doesn't seem to have that option available. :(
     
    Harmony, Oct 17, 2007 IP
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