[tbb-bugs] #32221 [Applications/Tor Browser]: tor launcher extension intergation into browser is not for everyone

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#32221: tor launcher extension intergation into browser is not for everyone
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 Reporter:  mfD1TuzasD32GvaI3mh6      |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  needs_information
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:
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Comment (by mfD1TuzasD32GvaI3mh6):

 thanks for link to guide.
 I do use passwd_auth not cookie_auth. With help of the guide I learned how
 to export correct variable for passwd_auth. And everything works now the
 way I'd expect - no red screen, no CPU overload.

 In 8.5.5 there was no need to teach browser about control port -
 everything work without it, with exception of setting up new circuits. If
 i needed to do so, I just used arm.

 Since in your post you did say "export those variable,... There has
 nothing changed in that regard.",
 I didn't bother setting up TOR_CONTROL_COOKIE_AUTH_FILE, coz I knew i use
 PASSWD, but did't know how to export variable accordingly. I understood
 this part didn't change, so I expected same behavior with 9.0

 This is probably irrelevant now, but
 yes, CPU overload did only happened using system tor
 correct this did not happen with 8.5.5

 Bottom line of the issue:
 8.5.5 did not care about control port so much - no red screen no CPU
 overload
 9.0 does and causes issues if control port not configured.

 There was some misunderstanding caused by lack of my knowledge. I do
 apologize and I am very thankful for all your help.

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