why windows defender is not letting me to block a website

Emery Hayward 1 Reputation point
2022-08-17T00:50:03.887+00:00

hi i am trying to figure out why my windows 10 pro firewall is not working correctly i am trying to block a website that my anti virus is not blocking it i ran a total virus scan on the website and it say its a dangerous website and my windows defender is not block it so i am trying to do it by my self through my fire wall by watching a youtube video say you have to block a website by your firewall i did everything as it say in the video and it still refuse to block the website i don't know if i am doing it wrong or it can't block the site i need some help

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Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2022-08-17T01:01:52.987+00:00

    A simpler solution may be to add a line to the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file, something like

    127.0.0.1 google.com

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  2. S.Sengupta 15,111 Reputation points MVP
    2022-08-17T01:19:33.587+00:00

    Configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus features

    You may also try Block Site - a browser addon to help you block desired websites.

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  3. Kapil Arya 7,596 Reputation points MVP
    2022-08-17T13:25:35.44+00:00

    Hello,

    Refer this video guide to block the website:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVeXK-48YnI

    Let us know if this helps!

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  4. Limitless Technology 39,351 Reputation points
    2022-08-17T14:38:40.803+00:00

    Hello there,

    Did you try the web content filtering?

    Web content filtering is part of the Web protection capabilities in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Business.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/web-protection-overview?view=o365-worldwide

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