The Torpark Manual:

Installing Torpark

Select the latest Torpark download from the Torpark download page. After you download it, you will notice that the file name is "Torpark_(version).exe". This is a compressed download that will automatically unpack Torpark from inside it when you run the program.

After unpacking, you will now see Torpark.exe, and two folders. These items are Torpark and they can be moved nearly anywhere (as long as they stay together), even a USB stick. They require no actual installation, and they leave no tracks behind. Congratulations, you have "installed" Torpark. Wasn't that easy?

Running Torpark

To run Torpark, just double click on the Torpark program. First you will see a notice about how Torpark should be used. It is important for your security that you understand the scope and limitations. Then you see a splash screen which shows you the version information and credits. It will display for a few seconds then disappear. Then Torpark will display a throbber in the form of a progress bar as Torpark begins to establish some tor circuits.

It may take a little longer if you are running Torpark from a USB flash drive or using a slow internet connection because Torpark has to download directory information from the Tor network. After it has established at least one circuit, it will start the browser.

This is what Torpark looks like when the Firefox browser opens. Congratulations, you are now surfing the internet anonymously! When you are done surfing, just close the browser and Torpark will clean up. Torpark will also pass off seamlessly to Torbird if you have it running. You will notice Torpark looks a little different than normal Firefox. This is because of a few modifications and additions. Let's discuss these add-ons.

Tor Network Button
This button is of great importance. It allows you to switch between using the anonymized Tor network or your regular internet connection. By default, Torpark uses the Tor network, which is typically slower than a broadband connection. If you click this button, you are no longer anonymized, but it will allow you to surf the internet at your normal speed. Here is what it will look like when you click the button and are not using the Tor network:

You will still retain the ad blocking and security features of the Torpark browser, but now websites and your ISP know who you are and where you are surfing. A little speed reduction isn't a heavy price to pay for those who truly need anonymity. However, if you like occaisonal anonymity at certain website you visit, then this is an excellent feature. So remember, this button allows you to surf faster, but your anonymity will be compromised.

Flush Circuit Button
This button is not as important as the Tor Network Button, but is very useful. Sometimes a Tor circuit is unusually sluggish or just entirely unresponsive. This is your solution. Click this button, wait a couple seconds, then click the refresh button on the firefox browser. What has happened is that Torpark has switched you from the unresponsive circuit to a fresh circuit. Naturally, your new IP may change. However, it is entirely possible that your Tor IP may stay the same if the circuit still uses the same exit node. Please do not click this button more often than once every 15 seconds because Tor may not have time to start rerouting your data over the new circuit. This results in you wasting clean circuits and having to wait for Tor to build new ones.

Switching Languages

So you don't want to surf in English? Torpark automatically includes Simplified Chinese, German, and Arabic. If you need another language, No problem. Torpark is available in about 35 languages, thanks to Mozilla's language packs. In order to switch languages, first open Torpark. Then go to bookmarks and visit the link which says "Add Languages To Torpark".

Then select the abreviated .xpi file which is your desired language. If you are unsure what the abbreviations stand for, you can compare it to the languages in the language switcher. After you have selected the language pack you want, an installation window will popup. Install the package and click the Restart Firefox button.

You can now select the new language from the language/locale switcher, thanks to an extension. It is located under the Tools menu heading:

The browser will reappaer under the new language, with the headings and menus in your new language.

As a side note, you may experience problems downloading the XPI through the Tor network because it is a large file. I find it easier to download the file directly, save the file to the desktop, then drag it onto the Torpark browser window in order to install it.

Troubleshooting

Torpark is perfect so the problem must exist between the keyboard and chair. Just kidding, I'm always making changes and updates. If you have any problems or suggestions, please visit the Torpark forums.

If you are having trouble with Torpark, please first run it in debug mode to discover the message box where the error occurs. To get into debug mode, from the command prompt, type "Torpark.exe /debug"

After you discover what the last message box is for where the error occurs (if repeatable), please run Torpark in the secondary debug mode and email me the log file Torpark.log along with the info of the last message box you see before the error occurs. To run in the secondary debug mode, from the command prompt, type "Torpark.exe /debugsilent" and the log file will be created as Torpark runs.