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How does the exit node relay data back to originator?

I read some of the answers on the forum trying to understand how a server talks back to client through TOR, and from what I understand nodes keep a record for a while of the next and previous node to forward the data. If a particular node is a part…
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Using TOR multiple times (Tor in Tor)

What if i run tor trough tor? I have seen it somewhere stating that it can destroy your anonimity but i doubt it. All the other circuit is going to do is protect the end nodes anonimity like its a client, right? And running tor to vpn easily links…
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Using obfs4; Tor fails to connect

5/30/2015 10:37:51 AM.300 [NOTICE] DisableNetwork is set. Tor will not make or accept non-control network connections. Shutting down all existing connections. 5/30/2015 10:37:51 AM.300 [NOTICE] Opening Socks listener on 127.0.0.1:9150 5/30/2015…
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How to install TAILS as the primary OS on my Hardisk?

Before you refer me to it, i have read this I would like to know how I can install TAILS as the primary (ideally the only, as I would like to wipe others) OS on a windows computer. I have access to computers other than the one I wish to run TAILS…
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Error message “Cannot load XPCOM” at the start of Tor Browser

I don't have webroot. TOR worked 2 days ago, now I get error and won't open.
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Using Tor network for Java sockets

Is it possible to use Tor network for Java application usage? For example, can I program socket program in Java to use Tor network to hide application data package exchange?
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My previous version of Tor transfers torrents to Vuze - updated Tor will not

After updating, when I click on the torrent link for the download (piratebay for example) it will not send it to Vuze. How can I set it up please?
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No terminal messages from tor 4.5.1

After downloading the last release of tor (4.5.1), terminal messages do not appear anymore. The usual stuff tor used to tell me when ran from terminal is not there - stuff like "Tor can't help you if you use it wrong......", or "Opening control…
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How is a hidden service's Introduction Point determined?

I know a hidden service chooses six "Introduction Points" when it registers itself with a HS Directory. Under what basis are the Introduction Points chosen? It is just consensus weight? I have no idea.
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Is there a definitive location for Tor Project releases?

Is there a definitive location for various Tor Project latest releases? Some Linux repos as an example will have a "latest" point that redirects requests to the newest published release. I'm looking for something like…
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TBB 4.5.1: Anonymity compromised if privacy settings are at default?

I'm currently using Tor Browser Bundle version 4.5.1. In order to pass the verifications set by Cloud Flare so as to gain access to certain websites, I've no choice but to choose the DEFAULT "Privacy Settings" in TBB 4.5.1. Will the administrators…
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How to get a new IP address?

I am running Tor on Debian via SSH (I do not have GUI). I am making applications run inside Tor using the torify prefix. Is there a quick way to get a new IP address?
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Is the usage of download managers a security risk?

Sometimes my downloads in Tor interrupt, due to bad and unreliable internet-connections, and I start thinking if it's intelligent to use a download manager like "DownThemAll!" so I am able to resume and don't have to start the whole download anew.…
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Setting up a hidden service

I am trying to set up my own hidden service following this tutorial: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/create-hidden-service-tor-site-set-anonymous-website-server/ I have, however, recognized a problem when I got to the point where I have to edit torrc…
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Start Tor Browser from CLI in Mac OSX

I want to start the Tor Browser to a specific url from command-line but I don't found any way to do that. On Linux, i know the "start-tor-browser" script exist but I don't found it on Mac OS X (10.10) after install the Tor Browser Bundle (here) In…
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