Tor 瀏覽器 for Windows — Complete Setup Guide

Follow these steps for a safe installation on Windows:

1. Download from torproject.org ONLY: Go to torproject.org/download and download the Windows installer. Never download from third-party sites, mirrors, or 搜尋引擎 ads — malicious versions exist.
2. Verify the download (recommended): The Tor 計畫 provides GPG signatures for every release. Download the .asc signature file and verify it using GPG. This confirms the file hasn't been tampered with.
3. Run the installer: Double-click the downloaded .exe file. Windows Defender may show a SmartScreen warning ("Windows protected your PC") — click "More info" → "Run anyway." This warning appears because Tor 瀏覽器 isn't signed with a Microsoft certificate, not because it's malicious.
4. Choose installation location: The default location is your Desktop. You can install it anywhere, but avoid Program Files (requires admin permissions that could leave traces).
5. Launch Tor 瀏覽器: Open the Tor 瀏覽器 folder and double-click "Start Tor 瀏覽器." Click "Connect" and wait 10-30 seconds for the Tor connection to establish.

Windows has several features that can compromise your 隱私 when using Tor:

• Disable Windows telemetry: Go to Settings → 隱私 & Security → Diagnostics & feedback → Set to "Required diagnostic data only." Windows sends significant telemetry data to Microsoft by default.
• Turn off Windows Defender cloud samples: Settings → 隱私 & Security → Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Manage settings → Turn off "Cloud-delivered protection" and "Automatic sample submission" to prevent files from being sent to Microsoft.
• Disable Cortana/Copilot: These features send data to Microsoft. Disable them in Settings.
• Configure Windows Firewall: Add Tor 瀏覽器 as an allowed application. Windows Firewall may block Tor connections otherwise. Go to Control Panel → Windows Defender Firewall → Allow an app → Add Tor 瀏覽器.
• Disable WebRTC in Tor 瀏覽器: Already disabled by default in Tor 瀏覽器, but verify by visiting a WebRTC leak test site.
• Consider full-disk 加密: Enable BitLocker (Windows Pro) or use VeraCrypt (Windows Home) to encrypt your drive. If your computer is seized, Tor 瀏覽器 data on an unencrypted drive could be recovered.

The recommended setup is VPN → Tor (connect to VPN first, then open Tor 瀏覽器):

1. Install a VPN client: Mullvad (最佳 隱私 — accepts 門羅幣, no email required), ProtonVPN (free tier available), or IVPN
2. Connect to VPN: Open your VPN app and connect to a server. Choose a 隱私-friendly country like Switzerland, 冰島, or Sweden.
3. Enable kill switch: Most VPN apps have a "kill switch" that blocks all internet if the VPN disconnects. Enable this to prevent accidental Tor traffic without VPN protection.
4. Launch Tor 瀏覽器: With VPN connected, open Tor 瀏覽器 and connect to Tor.
5. Verify: Check your setup at check.torproject.org — it should confirm you're using Tor. Your ISP sees VPN traffic, the VPN provider sees Tor traffic, and Tor sees your 匿名 browsing.

Pro tip: Use WireGuard protocol in your VPN app for the fastest speeds with minimal overhead on 頂部 of Tor.

Once you're comfortable with Tor on Windows, consider 主機代管 your own .onion service. Whether it's a personal blog, 論壇, or web application, you can make it accessible via the Tor 網絡.

AnubizHost provides managed Tor 主機代管:

• Pre-configured v3 .onion addresses — no need to configure Tor yourself
• 離岸 servers in 冰島, 羅馬尼亞, and 芬蘭 — strong 隱私 laws
• Full root access with Linux (not Windows) servers optimized for Tor
• 比特幣, 門羅幣, and crypto payments — 無 KYC required
• DDoS 保護 and 24/7 uptime monitoring for your .onion services