[tor-talk] How do you configure a Tor relay on Windows?

amuse tor-amuse at foofus.com
Sat Sep 26 00:38:34 UTC 2015


Forgive my presumption, but if your friend isn't capable of running
their Windows box going forward, do you think it wise to get them
involved in running a TOR relay which might draw attention their way?

On 9/25/15 4:52 PM, Cypher wrote:
> This person simply doesn't have the knowledge to run a secure Linux server.  They barely know Windows.  So, at least for now,  it's got to be Windows.  Plus,  it adds variety to the network. 
> 
> Cypher 
> 
> 
> On September 24, 2015 10:45:58 PM CDT, Banny <chzhp8 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> why not use linux to do it
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, September 25, 2015 11:28 AM, Cypher <cypher at cpunk.us> wrote:
>>   
>>
>> I'm helping a user try to install a relay on his Windows 7 machine.
>> They 
>> have the Tor Browser Bundle. I know we have to edit the torrc config 
>> file but I can't' find it! The webpage says it should be under \Data 
>> director but it's not there.
>>
>> Is there updated doc on how to install and configure a relay on Windows
>>
>> or can anyone give me some advice?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Cypher
> 


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