rofl0r / rofl0r/proxychains-ng
proxychains socket error or timeout
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- C
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Description
Hi i cant get my proxychain to work and i dont really know why because i am still new to dealing with this kind of thing but i am hoping someone here can help me out . This is what it looks like when i try to open firefox throw the proxychains (firefox gives me a connection error)

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Research direction
The report only points to a screenshot and does not name a file, test, command, proxy configuration, or readable error text. Start by reproducing the Firefox launch through proxychains and collecting the exact configuration and socket or timeout output; the issue is done when the cause is identified and a verified fix or actionable diagnosis is available.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 15/100