How to upgrade to whonix 7 while preserving our sensitive files? [closed]

1. What is the difference between Whonix Gateway and workstation?
2. Can you run Whonix on Windows?
3. How does Whonix gateway work?
4. Can Whonix leak IP?
5. How much RAM do I need for Whonix?
6. Can you run Whonix from USB?
7. Does Whonix need a VPN?
8. Is Whonix persistent?
9. Is Whonix more secure than tails?
10. Does Whonix have Tor?
11. How much RAM do I need for Whonix-Gateway?
12. What is the difference between Whonix and Qubes?
13. Do you need VPN with Whonix?
14. Is Whonix more secure than tails?
15. Can you run Whonix from USB?
16. How much RAM can a 32 bit theoretically access?
17. Is 16bg enough RAM?

What is the difference between Whonix Gateway and workstation?

After installation of Whonix ™, Whonix-Workstation ™ will be connected to Whonix-Gateway. The latter runs Tor processes and acts as a gateway, while the former runs user applications on a completely isolated network. Whonix-Workstation ™ is the place where all user applications like Tor Browser should be launched.

Can you run Whonix on Windows?

Supported Host Operating Systems[edit]

Any operating system that can run a supported virtualizer can run Whonix ™, including Windows, macOS, BSD, and Linux.

How does Whonix gateway work?

Whonix ™ relies on the Tor network to protect a user's anonymity online; all connections are forced through Tor or otherwise blocked. Tor helps to protect users by bouncing communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world.

Can Whonix leak IP?

Whonix ™ will not leak a user's IP address / location while using Skype or other VoIP protocols, although it is fairly difficult to anonymize voice over these channels.

How much RAM do I need for Whonix?

Whonix-Workstation ™ Xfce can be run with with as little as 512 MB RAM, but resource intensive operations like upgrades can leave the virtual machine in a frozen state. Assign more RAM during upgrades; 1280 MB RAM should be more than enough.

Can you run Whonix from USB?

Current Situation[edit] Yes, Whonix ™ can be used on a USB. Select a suitable host operating system. Install it on USB.

Does Whonix need a VPN?

Qubes-Whonix ™ users have the option to use a #Separate VPN-Gateway but could also install the VPN software #Inside Whonix-Gateway ™.) When using a Whonix-Gateway ™ virtual machine, connect to a VPN using software on the host operating system (and not on the Whonix-Workstation ™ nor Whonix-Gateway ™).

Is Whonix persistent?

Whonix-Host can also be installed from the USB flash drive onto an internal hard drive or onto an external drive such as another USB flash drive to be used as a permanent Operating System ("persistent" mode).

Is Whonix more secure than tails?

Both Tails and Whonix route pretty much all their traffic through the Tor Network, but Whonix has better defense against a lot more attack vectors (see https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Comparison_with_Others), in that regard it might be better for you, if that is what you seek.

Does Whonix have Tor?

Whonix ™ is a complete operating system which uses Tor as its default networking application.

How much RAM do I need for Whonix-Gateway?

Whonix-Gateway ™ can work with as little as 256 MB RAM, but resource intensive operations like upgrades can leave the virtual machine in a frozen state. Assigning less than 512 MB RAM to a Whonix ™ VM will result in RAM Adjusted Desktop Starter starting CLI but not Xfce.

What is the difference between Whonix and Qubes?

Qubes OS creates a series of increasingly trusted virtual machines so that activities taking place in an untrusted virtual machine cannot affect applications in others. Whonix has a two-part system whereby you perform all your work in a virtual machine workstation.

Do you need VPN with Whonix?

Using the VPN in TCP mode may be possible depending the services provides by your VPN provider, but is not required on Whonix-Gateway ™.

Is Whonix more secure than tails?

Both Tails and Whonix route pretty much all their traffic through the Tor Network, but Whonix has better defense against a lot more attack vectors (see https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Comparison_with_Others), in that regard it might be better for you, if that is what you seek.

Can you run Whonix from USB?

Current Situation[edit] Yes, Whonix ™ can be used on a USB. Select a suitable host operating system. Install it on USB.

How much RAM can a 32 bit theoretically access?

One bit in the register can reference an individual byte in memory, so a 32-bit system can address a maximum of 4 GB (4,294,967,296 bytes) of RAM.

Is 16bg enough RAM?

16GB is the recommended amount of RAM for playing most games and will provide a noticeable increase in performance from 8GB. You will also be able to run applications in the background without affecting gameplay.