Block Sketchup Host File Free _verified_ [UPDATED]

How to Block SketchUp from Accessing the Host File for Free

Block_SketchUp.bat:

1. Press the Windows Key and type Notepad.
2. Right-click on Notepad and select "Run as administrator." (This is crucial).
3. In Notepad, go to File > Open.
4. Navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
5. In the file type dropdown (bottom right), change from Text Documents (*.txt) to All Files (*.*) .
6. Select the file named hosts (no extension). Click Open.

Technical explanation (for educational purposes only)

Open

the hosts file with Notepad: notepad c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts .

• From a browser or command line:

  ping download.trimble.com
  

  It should resolve to 127.0.0.1. If so, SketchUp will be unable to reach that domain.