What is a .MSN file?
The file extension .MSN is associated with a Host Blocking File. This type of file contains a list of Internet hosts, usually specified by their IP addresses, that are blocked from being accessed. This means that any website or online location listed in this file will not be reachable from the computer using this file. The purpose of such files is to prevent access to certain websites, which might be unwanted or harmful.
The default file for blocking hosts is usually named "hosts.msn" and can be found in the directory "C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc" on computers running Windows operating systems. This file is directly used by the operating system to manage access to specific Internet addresses.
To open or edit the .MSN file, you would typically use a text editor program. Common text editors include Notepad on Windows, TextEdit on macOS in plain text mode, or any other text editing software that can read plain text files. Since this file affects how the computer accesses the Internet, it should be modified carefully and ideally by someone who understands the implications of blocking specific Internet hosts.
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