CNET Editors' review
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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All versions:
2.8 starsout of 59 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 31 votes
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Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
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"nice concept but too slow to use"
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros
I like the idea of running a separate browser through a remote IP connection,
Cons
but this program is really way to slow to be a practical solution. I have a 5 meg connection and timed a 5 minute single page download.
Summary
don't waste your time, ,keep looking.
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"Did not work on our impenetrable LAN"
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros
It looks nice.
Cons
Our LAN web-filter and server are practically impenetrable. It did not work.
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"TOO SLOW"
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros
Its work :)
Cons
But its too slow some problem like Ken have.
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"good idea but....."
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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"Help"
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Cons
I must be stupid I can't get this to work,any ideas?
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"unable to install it went into prefetch and would not open"
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
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"hmmm works, then dont....."
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros
This is a very good program to get around proxies that block alot of stuff, it looks nice, you can change your ip.. a few other things that i cant think about
Cons
ITS SLOW, its like being on dial up... And when you first start Torpark sometimes it cannot connect to the circuit and doesnt work, i happens more then half the time i want to use it, like one day it will work just fine, the next it wont then the next it might and so on... Maybe its some settings but i dunno, i would still recommend this as it is quite nice when it works
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"it is a good software"
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
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"tanx"
Version: Torpark 2.9.1.2
Pros
good
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