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1. How do I access Tor config?
2. How do I fix Tor Browser?
3. Where is Tor configuration file?
4. Can Russians access Tor?
5. Can someone hack me if I use Tor?
6. Why disable JavaScript in Tor?
7. Should I use VPN with Tor?
8. Can police track Tor?
9. Is Tor legal or illegal?
10. Why is Tor not working after update?
11. Do some isps block Tor?
12. How do I delete my Tor history?
13. How do I change Tor proxy settings?
14. Does Tor leave cache?
15. Can you permanently delete web history?
16. Does clearing history delete everything?

How do I access Tor config?

The Security Settings can be accessed by clicking the Shield icon next to the Tor Browser URL bar. To view and adjust your Security Settings, click the 'Change...' button in the shield menu.

How do I fix Tor Browser?

If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system will solve the issue. Delete Tor Browser and install it again. If updating, do not just overwrite your previous Tor Browser files; ensure they are fully deleted beforehand.

Where is Tor configuration file?

The config file for Tor is /etc/tor/torrc . Tor is, by default in a secure mode. Adding a Hidden Service allows your machine to be communicated with regardless the network and its location.

Can Russians access Tor?

In December 2021, Russia's media regulator, Roskomnadzor, enacted a 4-year-old court order that allows it to order Internet service providers (ISPs) to block the Tor Project website, where the Tor Browser can be downloaded, and restrict access to its services.

Can someone hack me if I use Tor?

Not as much as you might think. Tor has certain security vulnerabilities that a skilled hacker or a government agency can exploit. However, there are ways to minimize these risks. Staying safe and anonymous online is definitely no easy task as there are plenty of bad actors that want your sensitive data.

Why disable JavaScript in Tor?

JavaScript is required to be disabled in the Tor browser for many security reasons. In 2013 it was discovered that many earlier versions of the Tor browser are vulnerable to JavaScript attacks as JavaScript provides the attacker/hacker a backdoor that tries to track the user by using their provided session details.

Should I use VPN with Tor?

Generally speaking, we don't recommend using a VPN with Tor unless you're an advanced user who knows how to configure both in a way that doesn't compromise your privacy. You can find more detailed information about Tor + VPN at our wiki.

Can police track Tor?

There is no way to track live, encrypted VPN traffic.

Using the Tor browser could be suspicious to your ISP and, therefore, to the police. However, you're not going to get in trouble just because it looks a bit suspicious.

Is Tor legal or illegal?

Accessing the dark web is legal in India. The Indian government does not recognize it as an illegal activity, because it is just another part of the internet that you are surfing, through TOR, Freenet, etc. However, this doesn't mean you are free to do whatever you want.

Why is Tor not working after update?

If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now (especially after a re-install or an update), your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system, in that case, will solve the issue. Tor won't start on Windows when the folder path contains non-ascii characters. BitTorrent is not anonymous over Tor.

Do some isps block Tor?

Because Tor has been used for illegal activities, some ISP might throttle or block Tor traffic. Thanks to onion routing, your ISP can't know which site you're visiting or read your traffic. However, ISP will know that you're using Tor. This is because the IP addresses of Tor's nodes are publicly available.

How do I delete my Tor history?

Tor Browser deletes your browsing history after you close your session.

How do I change Tor proxy settings?

Configure Tor on Chrome

Go to Settings → Under Advanced, click on Privacy and Security, then under System, click on Open proxy settings.

Does Tor leave cache?

There is no cache. All content caching is disabled in the Tor Browser by default. The Tor Browser is designed to keep all browsing data (browser history, cache, session cookies) in memory without storing anything on the disk.

Can you permanently delete web history?

In a Chrome browser, click the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right of the screen. In the drop-down menu, click Settings. Scroll down to Privacy and security, click Clear browsing history. From the time range drop-down menu, select All time.

Does clearing history delete everything?

If you sync a type of data, like history or passwords, deleting it on your computer will delete it everywhere it's synced. It'll be removed from other devices and your Google Account. On your computer, open Chrome.