Setting up Tor/Proxomitron+SocksCap

Check that you are using the latest version of Proxomitron (June 2003, not May 2003). May 2003 had a "proxy fallback" feature where Proxomitron would connect directly if it detected problems with the proxy (see PROXOMITRON 4.5 -- May vs. June). While originally intended for performance purposes, this feature did compromise those using anonymous proxies so was quickly removed.

 

Yes I'm using the june version of proxo. Since I have a little time today, I'm going to tinker with it to see if I can fix it. I post back if I fix it or not.

 

i followed the instructins for proxomitron and sockscap but when i try to use an external proxie it asks me for a username and password? what could i have done wrong?

 

Kye-U's forum seems to have vanished (if you have a new location, Kye-U, please post the details!) so here is a copy of his recommended configuration for Privoxy when used in conjunction with Proxomitron and Tor. Extract the 3 files (default.action, standard.action and config.txt) into your Privoxy folder, overwriting the existing ones.

 

Here is Kye-U's new forum location:
http://kyeu.info/proxo/forums/index.php

He also has a forum on CastleCops:
http://www.castlecops.com/f201-Kye_U_Proxomitron.html