[tor-bugs] #11384 [TorBrowserButton]: TorBrowser connects over clearnet after activation of 'hidden' torbutton option

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#11384: TorBrowser connects over clearnet after activation of 'hidden' torbutton
option
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     Reporter:           |      Owner:  mikeperry
  cypherpunks            |     Status:  assigned
         Type:  defect   |  Milestone:
     Priority:  major    |    Version:
    Component:           |   Keywords:  tbb-proxy-bypass, tbb-usability,
  TorBrowserButton       |  MikePerry201404
   Resolution:           |  Parent ID:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 Replying to [comment:5 cypherpunks]:
 > If Torbrowser used as standalone app that not starting Tor and have no
 configured ControlPort then you can to remove Torlauncher extension
 (remove `tor-launcher at torproject.org.xpi` file before starting). Indicator
 should be green after that as long as Torbutton enabled.

 I tried this originally but found it disabled the 'New Identity' option in
 TorButton, so instead I opted to change the
 'extensions.torlauncher.start_tor' property in about:config, which leaves
 the button permanently red. Of course since TB doesn't have access to the
 ControlPort the 'New Identity' button can't request a new circuit, but it
 does still [appear to] clear the browser state, certainly faster than
 closing and reopening the browser.

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