Download & Install
Get the current device-app release bundle for a new Windows laptop test. It installs the local service, watchdog, and DNS settings used by the current build.
Quick Install Steps
1
Download
Save the current release bundle to the Windows laptop you want to test.
2
Extract & Run
Extract the bundle, confirm content_blocker.exe and scripts/ are present, then right-click Install.cmd and select Run as Administrator.
3
Done!
The ContentBlockerDns service starts immediately and the device begins using 127.0.0.1 for DNS filtering.
Current Files Needed
Make sure the release bundle includes the exact files used by the current installer.
content_blocker.exeInstall.cmdscripts/set-dns.ps1scripts/restore-dns.ps1scripts/install-service.ps1scripts/uninstall-service.ps1scripts/watchdog.ps1scripts/register-watchdog.ps1scripts/unregister-watchdog.ps1
Verify Installation
Run these commands in PowerShell to confirm the laptop is configured correctly.
> Get-Service ContentBlockerDns
> Resolve-DnsName youtube.com -Server 127.0.0.1
> Invoke-WebRequest http://127.0.0.1:7070
Test Checklist
- Confirm the ContentBlockerDns service is running.
- Verify your network adapter DNS settings point to
127.0.0.1. - Open your browser and confirm youtube.com fails to resolve.
- Open example.com and confirm it loads normally.
- If blocked sites still resolve, run
ipconfig /flushdnsin command prompt.
What Gets Installed
- Local services and DNS filter in
C:\ProgramData\ContentBlocker - Background watchdog tasks and service registration
- An offline categorization database (SQLite) for high-performance lookups