diff --git a/automated install/basic-install.sh b/automated install/basic-install.sh
index a8ac91f3..e25f7389 100755
--- a/automated install/basic-install.sh	
+++ b/automated install/basic-install.sh	
@@ -1206,7 +1206,7 @@ chooseBlocklists() {
         mv "${adlistFile}" "${adlistFile}.old"
     fi
     # Let user select (or not) blocklists via a checklist
-    cmd=(whiptail --separate-output --checklist "Pi-hole relies on third party lists in order to block ads.\\n\\nYou can use the suggestions below, and/or add your own after installation\\n\\nTo deselect any list, use the arrow keys and spacebar" "${r}" "${c}" 6)
+    cmd=(whiptail --separate-output --checklist "Pi-hole relies on third party lists in order to block ads.\\n\\nYou can use the suggestions below, and/or add your own after installation\\n\\nTo deselect any list, use the arrow keys and spacebar" "${r}" "${c}" 5)
     # In an array, show the options available (all off by default):
     options=(StevenBlack "StevenBlack's Unified Hosts List" on
         MalwareDom "MalwareDomains" on
@@ -1250,7 +1250,6 @@ installDefaultBlocklists() {
     appendToListsFile Cameleon
     appendToListsFile DisconTrack
     appendToListsFile DisconAd
-    appendToListsFile HostsFile
 }
 
 # Check if /etc/dnsmasq.conf is from pi-hole.  If so replace with an original and install new in .d directory