Why Blocker Web Asks for Administrator Permission

Blocker Web may ask for administrator permission because it uses built-in Windows features to manage website access.

This is normal for software that needs to update protected Windows files or firewall settings.

Why the Permission Is Needed

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Administrator permission allows Blocker Web to use features such as:

• Adding websites to the Windows hosts file
• Turning saved website blocks on or off
• Removing websites from the hosts file
• Refreshing the Windows DNS cache
• Creating and removing Internet Lock firewall rules
• Restoring or resetting the hosts file
• Running the optional custom blocked page

Windows protects these areas to prevent standard applications from changing important system settings without approval.

The Windows Hosts File

Blocker Web uses the Windows hosts file to block individual websites.

The file is stored in a protected Windows folder:

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

When you add a website, Blocker Web creates the entries needed to prevent the domain from loading normally.

Administrator permission allows Blocker Web to apply and remove these entries correctly.

Internet Lock

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Internet Lock uses Windows Firewall rules to block common web traffic across the computer.

Windows requires administrator approval before an application can create or remove firewall rules.

This helps protect the computer from unwanted changes.

Refreshing Website Changes

When website blocking is turned on or off, Blocker Web refreshes the Windows DNS cache.

This helps Windows and your browser recognise the new blocking status more quickly.

The Custom Blocked Page

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The optional custom blocked page runs locally on your computer.

Administrator permission can help Blocker Web start the local service needed to display this page.

How to Run Blocker Web as an Administrator

To open Blocker Web with administrator permission:

1. Close Blocker Web.
2. Right-click the Blocker Web shortcut.
3. Select Run as administrator.
4. Select Yes when Windows asks for permission.

Blocker Web will then open with the access needed for its Windows-based blocking features.

Always Run Blocker Web as an Administrator

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You can also ask Windows to request administrator permission every time Blocker Web opens.

1. Right-click the Blocker Web shortcut.
2. Select Properties.
3. Open the Compatibility tab.
4. Enable Run this program as an administrator.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.

Is It Safe to Approve?

You should only approve administrator permission for a genuine copy of Blocker Web downloaded from an official ComputerSluggish or Blocker Web website.

Blocker Web uses this permission to manage its website blocks, firewall rules, DNS refresh, and recovery tools.

It also attempts to create a backup of the hosts file the first time it runs.

What Happens Without Administrator Permission?

Blocker Web may still open, but some Windows-based features may not be able to apply their changes.

Running the program as an administrator provides the most reliable experience.