How to Stop AutoCAD from "Phoning Home": A Guide to Blocking via Hosts File
You might think, "I just copy-paste blocks from old drawings. Why do I need a dedicated host file?" autocad block host file free
Create a root folder: C:\CAD_Host_Free
Inside, create sub-folders: How to Stop AutoCAD from "Phoning Home": A
Choose Program, browse to your AutoCAD .exe file (e.g., acad.exe), and select Block the connection. Bookmark the legitimate free sites listed in Part 2
.dwg from an untrusted source without scanning it.