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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: shutdem on October 23, 2012, 02:16 pm

Title: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: shutdem on October 23, 2012, 02:16 pm
i also get a small box that says this version of tor is outdated to update go to torproject.org or something. I cant remember the exact. but is this the real site update? or is it something else? like feds?ha i am not sure! i know i am paranoid, but rather be safe than sorry!:)
i just want some vets say so!
we are here to help each other for info in situations where we can provide knowledge!
thank you all in advance!
Title: Re: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: microRNA on October 23, 2012, 02:53 pm
if you are unsure just dont follow that link. go to the actual tor page yourself by searching. pretty sure its torproject.org or you could use cnet since they have a secure download i think. im no security expert so am hesitant to give you possibly the wrong info - but if they updated tor you need to make sure you update it as well for maximum safety
Title: Re: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: Nakorx on October 24, 2012, 12:05 am
Yes that is correct. Also to update the TOR browser bundle you do not have to use TOR, you can use the clearnet just like you did when you  downloaded TOR in the first  place, and it is usually a lot faster, go to: https://torproject.org
Title: Re: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: johnwholesome on October 24, 2012, 02:34 am
Check the browser address bar.

https://check.torproject.org/?lang=en-US&small=1&uptodate=1

If this is the address, then yes, that's correct. If you still feel unsure go to the torproject site and DL it from there.
Title: Re: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: shutdem on October 26, 2012, 02:26 am
thanks guys i did go to the torproject,org site and no more box when i  load up and nothing on tor page about security update so
thank you all!
thanks again
Title: Re: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: sunny1 on October 26, 2012, 09:08 pm
I did all that, downloaded the latest version, opened it and clicked install. It asked if i wanted to overwrite the old version and i clicked ok and it did. But it still says i have the old version. I've done all this 3 times and it still says the old version.
Title: Re: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: shutdem on October 27, 2012, 05:15 am
sunny
        it still says that to me sometimes and others it wont. It just depends but as long as your not getting the little box that says out of date. If your page just shows new ip and says needs security updates. You got them! trust me if you downloaded from
www.torproject.org the tor bundle.
your fine. just wait use it a few times and it will just say thank you here is your new ip
...
so no worries bro if you used the right site
Title: Re: when i load tor the page says update avalile then get small box need vets help
Post by: microRNA on October 27, 2012, 06:15 am
there was an update recently, from a version with a 3 now to a 4 in the name