As the question says, how can I run a relay on Windows XP or Vista?
I have looked and can't find a solution.
I did run one from an Android tablet but that is not always on. My PC's are running 24/7 and I have a very fast fibre connection to the net. It is a shame not to use them.
The Tor Project Documentation has a page on Configuring a Tor relay. They point out that "since Vidalia (a graphical interface for Tor) is no longer included in Tor Browser, there are currently no easy relay packages for Windows and OS X users."
You can still do this with Tor Browser, but you'll need to leave it running the whole time. You'll need to edit torrc in the Tor Browser folder's Data\Tor folder. Open the file with a text editor and add the following lines:
ORPort 443
Exitpolicy reject *:*
Nickname ididntedittheconfig
ContactInfo human@...
You can also try using the Expert Bundle available from https://www.torproject.org/download
If it were me, I'd install a virtual machine - for example, VMware - and run my relay from there, rather than trying to run it natively in Windows.
(My opinion is based around my being a Linux user... )
So, quick instructions:
The virtual machine also provides another level of separation between Tor and your native system.
I asked a similar question several hours ago Windows 10pro x64
The first reply gave me the link to your question.
I searched for the Vidalia package which is supposed to be OK for Windows 10 including Tor Browser as part of that package, located it at; Vidalia Bundle 0.2.4.23and D/L and installed i an hour ago.
Although it is working, and I am connected to Tor, it appears that "Your Tor version needs updating", which conflicts somewhat as the Vidalia package has not been updated.
I see that the Tor Community is hopefully upgrading Tor for Win10 x64.
Unsure this will assist, I keep getting an error message to "check Firewall, Hosts, Address, Ports etc - Although I am actually connected to Tor.
Perhaps someone has a better solution.
*Edited: It's some 20 hours later, and the Vidalia suite as listed above is working perfectly.
No error messages at all, fully connected and functioning as selected: "Relay traffic for the Tor network (Exit Relay)"
It does seem that the Vidalia/Tor Software software takes quite some time to test all Ports etc, until a stable setup is automatically found, at which point the software 'Locks in' and the advisory messages tell the user it is all OK as a Relay now.
If you need assistance, just send me a message.*
Note that with the above Vidalia Suite, the version of Tor is "Out of date", but hopefully there will be an update.
Cheers :-))
