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To fully isolate AutoCAD, several categories of domains should be redirected in the hosts file: genuine-software.autodesk.com genuine-software2.autodesk.com validation.autodesk.com Analytics & Data Collection: clm.autodesk.com dpm.autodesk.com

0.0.0.0 genuine-software.autodesk.com 0.0.0.0 clm.autodesk.com Use code with caution. autocad block host file full

If you edited a copy on your desktop, drag it back into the etc folder and choose Replace the file in the destination . Why Users Use This Method To fully isolate AutoCAD, several categories of domains

The Windows hosts file acts as a local "address book" that maps domain names to specific IP addresses. By mapping Autodesk's verification servers to 127.0.0.1 (the local computer) or 0.0.0.0 (an invalid address), you effectively "block" the software's ability to communicate with those servers. By mapping Autodesk's verification servers to 127

Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc .

Add the blocking lines at the bottom of the file in this format: