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Help & Info about Tor Browser for Windows

  • What is Tor Browser?

    Tor Browser is part of the wider Tor project. It is based around Mozilla Firefox, using a modified version of that program, but comes with the added privacy benefits that are the main focus of the Tor project. This makes the browser the ideal choice for security-conscious web surfers.

  • Where can Tor Browser be obtained?

    The browser can be downloaded from the official Tor website. The site provides all the information necessary when it comes to obtaining the program. In addition, the site offers the browser's open source, for more code-savvy users who are interested in expanding upon the main software.

  • How is Tor Browser installed?

    Installing the software could not be easier. Once the relevant file has been downloaded, execute it and it will extract the browser into a folder of its own. From there, simply run the browser and you will be ready to go.

  • What are the benefits of using Tor Browser?

    The browser is designed to protect the user's privacy by preventing any potential observers from keeping an eye on websites visited. In today's world, where more and more people are conscious about cyber-surveillance, the browser offers an appealing way of surfing the Internet in private.

  • What platforms is Tor Browser available for?

    At the present moment, the browser is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. In short, most (but not all) of the popular platforms are currently covered by the software.

  • Is Tor Browser free to use?

    Yes, Tor is completely free to download, install and use. The open source is also available for no charge, giving users the freedom to alter and expand upon the software as much as they are able.

  • Is it safe to use Tor Browser?

    While the browser does offer greatly enhanced privacy, users will still need to follow certain steps to ensure that their browsing is secure. These include viewing only HTTPS versions of sights, avoiding plugins, and be careful when downloading documents that may engage with other, less secure pieces of software.

  • What are some of the controversies surrounding Tor Browser?

    As noted above, users of the browser will still face some security concerns. There are also wider moral concerns about the existence of the software, as the browser can be used to mask illegal activity.

  • Is it legal to own and use Tor Browser?

    It is not in itself illegal to use the browser. However, doing so may potentially leave the user open to suspicion, as the browser can be used as a means of committing illegal acts online. Anyone who plans to use the browser should fully research the legal and moral controversies that surround Tor.

  • Is Tor Browser often slow to use?

    Unfortunately, yes. Tor has a tendency to run slowly, as a result of the indirect manner in which it handles the user's Internet traffic. Those planning on using Tor should bear this in mind and consider whether they have the patience to use it. More dedicated users, on the other hand, will find the lags a worthwhile trade-off for anonymity.

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Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.