Is there a easy step by step guide on how to set up and use a proxy for downloading?

[EzikialRage]

I notice that a lot of uploaders are using file hosting sites that do not let People in the States and other countries download from them.So I was wondering if there is a simple easy to follow how-to guide, preferably with step-by-step pictures and on how to set up and use a proxy for downloading preferably using free stuff if any has to be downloaded or aquired.

 

[patton]

i don't know whether or not you found the way, but do you stil need this?

 

[javhoarder]

Just thought I'd chip in here.

I was also blocked by many hosts, but I found something out. Many of the "all-in-one" premium file host leech services operate essentially as proxies. I've signed up for one (which I won't name, to not be thought of as a shill), and have been able to download from uploaded.to, turbobit, etc. and with the bonus of not having download limits. Well worth a look into.

 

[porkar]

I would like to read an answer to the OP's question.lease:

 

[javhoarder]

Well, the only free thing I know of is Hotspot Shield.

It's a free/ad-supported VPN service with decent speeds. Last I recall, the IP address I got was out of India. It should work for hosts that filter the USA, assuming that other HS users aren't also downloading from file those hosts.

You just install their software, run it, and point your browser to where you want to go.

 

[patton]

I have 2 modems from different ISP. one of them has blocked this forum and similiar ones. so i have to use proxy as a workaround. you can try TOR Project. the download page is here

You can choose one of 2 download here:
Tor Browser Bundle
This includes the TOR program and firefox portable. If you just wanted to browse anonymously and downloading through the bundled browser (firefox portable), then you can download this bundle. Extract it and run Start Tor Browser.exe file. First, TOR will connect to its server, after connected, firefox portable is launced automatically and ready to use.

Vidalia Bundle
This includes only TOR program. This bundle is recommended since it can be used for all browsers you have on your system, plus for any download manager program such as Internet Download Manager. If you use Firefox, Opera, IE, or any other browser, and you want to use IDM, then you can download this bundle. After installing you need to configure your browsers and IDM to run with TOR

1. Firefox
   Tools > Options > Network > Settings
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2. Opera
   Tools > Preferences > Advanced
   Click Network on the left panel, then click Proxy Servers
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3. IE, Chrome, and another browser basicaly have same step to configure
   
4. IDM
   Downloads > Options
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After configuration, launch the Vidalia from desktop shortcut or from Start Menu program. Wait until it's connected. You will see the vidalia icon turn to green in system tray when it's connected. After connected, you have to connect to TOR https website to check whether or not you are successful using it. to check, go to this address from your browser:

https://check.torproject.org/

If successful, your browser will show this page:
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Keep in mind, some websites can detect if you are browsing through TOR networks. Sometimes they block it. If it happened, you can change your identity (new IP address) by clicking Use a new identity on Vidalia Control Panel
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