How to stop BitDefender from editing Hosts file.

BrownBear0311
BrownBear0311
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So I utilize a chat program like Viber on PC. I use the hosts file to block the advertisements. I recently realized an advertisement sneak by and realized they upped their IP's for advertisement since last year. So i went into the Hosts file to edit and add the ip. When I did that, I of course used Notepad in Administrator mode and save just like last time. Few hours later I realized another advertisement, checked the hosts file and it reverted back to the old list of ips and the normal hosts file.


I then ran all my virus software worried it was a virus; I ran Malwarebytes and Bitdefender. Nothing.

I then ran process monitor and realized that Bitdefender was editing it?


How do I stop Bitdefender from editing my hosts file. Can I turn off the scanning feature in Bitdefender for hosts file, Save the hosts file, Restart and then turn it back on and it will work?


Is there a way to have bitdefender on but also leaving my edits alone? Thank you in advanced.


These are the ips I want to block from Viber in my hosts file. I should also note I have Bitdefender Total Security. Also, Please excuise if this is in the wrong category. This is the first time I've had to come on here because I couldn't figure out how to get Bitdefender working for me.


127.0.0.1 ads.viber.com

127.0.0.1 ads.aws.viber.com

127.0.0.1 ads-d.viber.com

127.0.0.1 images.taboola.com

127.0.0.1 api.taboola.com

127.0.0.1 rmp.rakuten.com

127.0.0.1 s-clk.rmp.rakuten.com

127.0.0.1 s-bid.rmp.rakuten.com

127.0.0.1 ads.viber.com

127.0.0.1 s-imp.rmp.rakuten.com

127.0.0.1 rmp.rakuten.com

127.0.0.1 api.mixpanel.com

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