xB Browser 2.0.0.20b

• License:

  Free

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.0 stars (out of 37 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  429,107

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  No additional requirements

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  February 27, 2009

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Torpark 2.9.1.2

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Publisher's description of xB Browser

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 2.0.0.20b may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Editor's review of xB Browser

• 4.0 stars

• "Torpark"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: xB Browser 2.0.0.20b

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.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.1 stars out of 37 votes
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• 1 stars

  Version: xB Browser 2.0.0.20b

  "False Advertisement"

  by nephosis on July 2, 2009

  Pros: Couldn't find any...

  Cons: Tampers with the files of other browser installations
  not-portable (although advertised as ideal for USB drives)
  forced Task Manager-style shutdown, in order to delete program.

  Summary: I installed this program on my USB drive and it screwed with my extensions and my cookies of my desktop-installed Firefox! It also did something weird to my Google Chrome, and then refused to shutdown/delete when I grew tired of it playing with it. ... read more >>

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• 1 stars

  Version: xB Browser 2.0.0.20b

  "Did not work"

  by tvjsharkey on June 22, 2009

  Pros: None that I can see.

  Cons: Did not run at all on my Vista Home Premium SP1 system. Uninstalled it already.

  Summary: Don't bother.

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• 1 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: xB Browser 2.0.0.20b

  "you are kidding me....right?"

  by tehahn1 on May 8, 2009

  Pros: Not a damn thing

  Cons: It took 8 seconds to load the browser. 8 seconds load the home page (google.com).
  takes about 45 seconds to load any page I went to.

  Summary: Don't even think of downloading this mess. CNET must be in GERMANY.
  When I ran a check. It showed that it went from my house, (Phoenix, Arizona) to the gateway in GERMANY. What? It should be called TURTLE BROWSER 2.0
  
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• 1 stars

  2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: xB Browser 2.0.0.20b

  "Couldn't get it to work"

  by MonicaCote on May 6, 2009

  Pros: Clear and easy-to-read splash screen.

  Cons: Would simply not work. All I got was a splash screen. That's it.

  Summary: The absolute, only thing that worked on this program was the link to the upgrade page. Is this program even operable within Vista? No help file or documentation with the program, either. I'm a power user, not a noob, and if I couldn't figure this... read more >>

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• 1 stars

  4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

  Version: xB Browser 2.0.0.20b

  "None of the Proxies work!!"

  by djfunkygrrl on April 22, 2009

  Pros: Waste of time!

  Cons: None of the free proxies work, that come with the program! You can buy.
  Yes, buy fresh updated proxies. Or go to their website to manually enter them. Just a waste of time for a 44 MB file! Useless!

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