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Error message “Cannot load XPCOM” at the start of Tor Browser

I don't have webroot. TOR worked 2 days ago, now I get error and won't open.
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Using Tor network for Java sockets

Is it possible to use Tor network for Java application usage? For example, can I program socket program in Java to use Tor network to hide application data package exchange?
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My previous version of Tor transfers torrents to Vuze - updated Tor will not

After updating, when I click on the torrent link for the download (piratebay for example) it will not send it to Vuze. How can I set it up please?
rob
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No terminal messages from tor 4.5.1

After downloading the last release of tor (4.5.1), terminal messages do not appear anymore. The usual stuff tor used to tell me when ran from terminal is not there - stuff like "Tor can't help you if you use it wrong......", or "Opening control…
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How is a hidden service's Introduction Point determined?

I know a hidden service chooses six "Introduction Points" when it registers itself with a HS Directory. Under what basis are the Introduction Points chosen? It is just consensus weight? I have no idea.
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Is there a definitive location for Tor Project releases?

Is there a definitive location for various Tor Project latest releases? Some Linux repos as an example will have a "latest" point that redirects requests to the newest published release. I'm looking for something like…
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TBB 4.5.1: Anonymity compromised if privacy settings are at default?

I'm currently using Tor Browser Bundle version 4.5.1. In order to pass the verifications set by Cloud Flare so as to gain access to certain websites, I've no choice but to choose the DEFAULT "Privacy Settings" in TBB 4.5.1. Will the administrators…
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How to get a new IP address?

I am running Tor on Debian via SSH (I do not have GUI). I am making applications run inside Tor using the torify prefix. Is there a quick way to get a new IP address?
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Is the usage of download managers a security risk?

Sometimes my downloads in Tor interrupt, due to bad and unreliable internet-connections, and I start thinking if it's intelligent to use a download manager like "DownThemAll!" so I am able to resume and don't have to start the whole download anew.…
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Setting up a hidden service

I am trying to set up my own hidden service following this tutorial: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/create-hidden-service-tor-site-set-anonymous-website-server/ I have, however, recognized a problem when I got to the point where I have to edit torrc…
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Start Tor Browser from CLI in Mac OSX

I want to start the Tor Browser to a specific url from command-line but I don't found any way to do that. On Linux, i know the "start-tor-browser" script exist but I don't found it on Mac OS X (10.10) after install the Tor Browser Bundle (here) In…
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Gmail and Gtalk over Tor suggestions

How should one best access Google communications and social services, like Gmail, Talk/Hangouts, and maybe G+ over Tor? I'll propose the default threat model for interacting with Google as : We've only one non-temporary identity with Google. Google…
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Tor Browser Bundle: How to launch new-tab from command-line?

I can't find the way to launch new tab from command line. /usr/src/tor-browser/tor-browser_en-US/Browser$ ./firefox -new-tab XPCOMGlueLoad error for file…
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How long does it take for an IP to be removed from the exit nodes list?

How long does it take for an IP listed here (https://collector.torproject.org/recent/exit-lists/) to be removed from the list after a node has been shut down? Is it normal to have to wait more than a day?
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tor browser 4.5, change proxy settings

I use Tor Browser for I2P. In the new version 4.5 I can't find TorButton. How do I change the proxy settings for using i2p, http 4444 etc. I don't want to disable it because "TBB has a Torbutton extension that "disables many types of active content…
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