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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/NT
- Date added: September 22, 2006
- Total Downloads: 375,881
- Downloads last week: 2,385
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 50 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
As a way of avoiding spyware and pop-ups, Torpark successfully allows you to surf the Web anonymously, although the publisher warns of possible connection slowdowns.
The self-extracting file installs quickly, and you can run it from your hard drive, or as the publisher suggests, from a jump drive. Torpark adds to your browser's toolbar a few unobtrusive buttons, which allow you to activate/deactivate the tool and configure its privacy settings according to your specifications. The tool effectively restricts pop-ups; blocks surreptitious installations of adware, spyware, and cookies; and hides any traces of your surfing. You can check the Torpark Tools menu while visiting a site and build a list of blocked items for the current page; from the same list box, you may add to a white list any or all of the displayed items.
The publisher cautions that using Torpark may slow your Internet connection speed, particularly if you're using a dial-up, but we noticed no slowdown during our tests. Torpark is free, easy to use, and suitable for all users interested in protecting their privacy while visiting Web sites.
Publisher's description
From XeroBank :The main advantage compared to other anonymous web browsers is that xB Browser requires no configuration or technical knowledge in order to achieve anonymity. xB Browser is open-source so you can feel safe knowing what goes into our code. Additionally, it is even portable on a USB stick so you can take it to work, school, or on vacation. xB Browser does not store a cache on the user hard drive, nor does it store cookies, so there is no mess to clean up with eraser programs. xB Browser also has advanted features such a DOM object and flash cookie protection, cross-site scripting, attack prevention, and java proxy control. xB Browser can also detects and disables hidden and malicious browser addons that are hidden in the windows registry. When used in the free mode, xB Browser will connect to the internet through the Tor anonymity network. For greater security and speed, users can upgrade to the XeroBank anonymity network at any time.
Version 2.9.1.2 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version:
xB Browser features instant loading, less memory usage, and blocks popups, cross site scripting, malicious filetypes and plugins, and will even detect bad and forged SSL certificates.
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User reviews of Torpark 2.9.1.2
- Average user rating: 2.7 stars out of 50 votes
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12 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros: I've been using torpark for quite a while now. I carry it on my USB Pen Drive and I use it whenever I'm on a Cyber, Hotel, etc. Wherever I need absolute anonymity.
It connects to the Tor system and uses Firefox as browser. You don't need to configure anything, just use it.
Cons: Starting Torpark sometimes takes a while and while that happens you may not see anything happening, but it is.
Browsing may be slow but that is normal in any serious anonymous system like Tor, ***...
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros: I like what it could do if it were working the way it should, but it doesn't.
Cons: it is slow, very very slow and hangs. Some sites don't work well or not at all. The paid version would be ok but it is very expensive on a monthly basis. Can't afford that and gas for the car too.
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5 out of 13 people found this review helpful
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
"anoymous browsing made simple"
Pros: this changes your ip by connecting to to the tor system changing your proxy address to a different county..
this is like FF portable can be used from you thumb drive on any windows system
VERY EASY TO USE
Cons: slow to connect to tor system
when you do get connected you will notice a lot slower browsing speed then normal
XeroBank browser is better just as easy to use and you can choose what county you want your proxy address to be in..
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
"I like the Idea, but it's far too slow."
Pros: I like the security it gives you to hide your IP address from others on the web. That helps prevent a lot of SPAM and hacker attacks. It really does hide your IP, and I hope they will be able to speed it up.
Cons: My experience with it shows that connections with the site you want to visit are very, very slow. I have a 10 mbytes download connection, but that makes no difference. It takes a long time to get a connection, 5 minutes or more at times and many times I never get a connection because the Tor server times out.
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros: I like that I can use it on any Windows machine I want. It can be customized just like my regular Firefox. I can run it off the Trans-flash card for my cel phone, using a portable adapter!
Cons: It's slow, takes a long time to find a proxy, and browsing is a bit slow. I have seen that happen with all proxy software, so it's to be expected.
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