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guruh

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avast and tor
« on: December 18, 2005, 05:11:05 PM »
hi all,

I'm using Tor (http://tor.eff.org/) to browse the net. Am I still protected by Avast's webshield?

Rgds,

guruh

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2005, 08:34:34 PM »
I'm using Tor (http://tor.eff.org/) to browse the net. Am I still protected by Avast's webshield?
Yes... WebShield scans HTTP traffic regardless the browse you're using.
Are you using XP? Do you use any local proxy application (like annonymizers)?
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Umath

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2005, 11:49:39 PM »
I'm using Tor (http://tor.eff.org/) to browse the net. Am I still protected by Avast's webshield?
Yes... WebShield scans HTTP traffic regardless the browse you're using.
Are you using XP? Do you use any local proxy application (like annonymizers)?

Yes, Tor+Privoxy is quite popular combination, although I don't use them.

I hope the links below help.

http://www.avast.com/eng/my_isp_wants_me_to_u.html

http://www.avast.com/eng/on_my_pc_i_am_runnin.html

guruh

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2005, 05:16:41 PM »
thx for the reply

now its working perfectly, thanks again.

guruh

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2005, 05:13:03 PM »
now its working perfectly, thanks again.
Can't you post what did you do to solve the problem?
It could help the others... it could say if we're giving a good help here...
Please, don't think only in your problem, asking and when solved go away...
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Umath

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2005, 07:12:52 AM »
Hi, Techinical.  Long time no see.  Where have you been?  ;D ;)

now its working perfectly, thanks again.
Can't you post what did you do to solve the problem?
It could help the others... it could say if we're giving a good help here...
Please, don't think only in your problem, asking and when solved go away...

Actually, it is enough information for anyone who can set up Tor.  However, since I don't have my own server, fixed IP address or P2P apps, I don't feel I need some anonymity apps including Tor.  In fact, I use Proxomitron (R.I.P., Scott) but as a web filtering app.

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2005, 09:46:15 PM »
Hi, Techinical.  Long time no see.  Where have you been?  ;D ;)
Trying not to give up of avast forums  :-[ :-\
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Zagor

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2005, 11:56:46 PM »
I'm using Tor (http://tor.eff.org/) to browse the net. Am I still protected by Avast's webshield?
Yes... WebShield scans HTTP traffic regardless the browse you're using.

I just wan't to supplement Tech's statement with this alarnf's post:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=18049.0

Look at alanrf last reply in that post.

Umath

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Re: avast and tor
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2005, 06:01:38 AM »
Hi, Techinical.  Long time no see.  Where have you been?  ;D ;)
Trying not to give up of avast forums  :-[ :-\

Having tough time?  I was just wondering if you have a tradition of changing HN to celebrate the holiday season.  ;)  Take care.

I'm using Tor (http://tor.eff.org/) to browse the net. Am I still protected by Avast's webshield?
Yes... WebShield scans HTTP traffic regardless the browse you're using.

I just wan't to supplement Tech's statement with this alarnf's post:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=18049.0

Look at alanrf last reply in that post.

Basically alanrf is right especially about major browsers, which should be covered by Web shield by default, but some apps throw screwballs...  Oh, yes, if not you are unsure, why not give a try to ecar download.  Talking of addenda.