URL address management

[pipboy3000 3]

Hello,

 

I have tried to use URL address management to block spotify website. I've added the url to the list of blocked URLs, applied changes, even rebooted PC, but still https://www.spotify.com/uk/ loads with no problem whatsoever. Any suggestions? Screen shots attached.

 

Config

 

Website

 

 

Thanks,

pipboy

 

 

[Marcos 5,070]

In order to block https sites, you'll need to enable SSL scanning.

[pipboy3000 3]

I believe, I have applied SSL scanning, but still no joy, please check:

 

 

[Marcos 5,070]

One more thing, you didn't put an asterisk at the end. Try adding *spotify.com* to the list.

[pipboy3000 3]

Hello,

 

Yes it worked, thanks a lot. I've also discovered that there is a music player from spotify. Anyone knows how to block the app that is locally installed???

[Arakasi 549]

Hello,

 

Yes it worked, thanks a lot. I've also discovered that there is a music player from spotify. Anyone knows how to block the app that is locally installed???

 

Create a general firewall rule, and select the application.

Anything it does regarding network activity will be blocked.

 

If you want to block things like disk activity, program interaction, launching, etc.

You will create a HIPS rule, select the application, and officially select the functions you do not wish the application to carry out.

 

Get back with us if you need assistance with a HIPS rule.

Edited November 17, 2014 by Arakasi

[rugk 397]

@Arakasi

But I think there is a problem with this - the software must already be installed (and I don't think that this is the case in his situation), because you have to select the application.

However you can of course create a firewall rule to block the spotify servers (for all programs), but you have to discover first what servers this are.

[Arakasi 549]

netstat while using, i dunno

 

i dont think the software has to be installed if you create it using a path before its installed, knowing the path of the app will be another thing tho