Running Knots 27.1 with Tor?

[felimuno]

Bitcoin Client Software and Version Number: Knots 27.1
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
System Hardware Specs: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9850H CPU @ 2.60GHz   2.59 GHz
Description of Problem: Tor Win32 Service returns system error 1064
Any Related Addresses: None
Any Related Transaction IDs: None
Screenshot of the problem: https://imgur.com/a/Z34rGcl
Log Files from the Bitcoin Client: https://pastebin.com/EdQCibG3

I've followed this https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Setting_up_a_Tor_hidden_service

Tor Win32 Service is not running.

I've tried this: If you don't see any LISTENING output, it means that Tor service is not working properly and this issue may be related to Windows permissions on the folder you extracted. To fix it go to where you extracted the Tor Expert Bundle and check the top folder Properties > Security > Advanced and verify if in the Permissions tab you have SERVICE with Full Control, if not click Add, click on the link Select a Secure Entity and type SERVICE (all letters in UPPERCASE) then hit enter and select Full Control (Try to start the Tor service again in Windows Services, if it doesn't work, try adding SYSTEM and LOCAL SERVICE with Full Control on folder permissions and repeat the tests above).

Still nothing. Does it matter that the extracted torExpertBundle is in C:\ and the Bitcoin Data Directory is on a HardDrive?

The torrc file says:

Appreciate all help!

[ABCbits]

Error 1064 is generic error message when you try to start any Windows services. I don't think anyone can give exact solution without looking log/error message when you try to start Tor service. AFAIK you can find it on folder where Tor executable is located or by accessing Windows's Event Viewer application.

[DaveF]

Do you have any AV software that could be blocking TOR from starting?
Did you uninstall and re-install TOR?

Most of the time TOR is one of those things that you just run and install and it works.
There is a ton you can configure and some of those things can cause issues which brings me to the next question.

Did you make any changes to the TOR config?

You should also ask for support at https://support.torproject.org/ they probably have a better idea of what might cause an issue.

-Dave

[felimuno]

No AV.

Yes, the guide says to use the Tor Expert Bundle. Which I've installed and reinstalled.

I've not made any changes to tor.config. Doens't even seem to be a file in the Data Directory I extracted..?

I'll try the link you shared, thanks!

[nc50lc]

I've followed this https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Setting_up_a_Tor_hidden_service

Tor Win32 Service is not running.

It's impossible to tell without you providing more details and the exact steps that you've done...
So, I'll just provide you some screenshots and commands used on a working Windows Tor service setup.

Here's the folder structure:
Extracted contents (to: "C:\Tor" directory)

Inside "tor" folder of the extracted contents (in: "C:\Tor\tor" directory)

I pasted these lines in the "torrc" file that I've created (make sure that torrc has no hidden extension with 'View->File name extensions').


Then, follow the commands issued by the guide;
In this particular setup:

cd "C:\Tor\tor"
./tor.exe --service install -options -f "C:\Tor\tor\torrc"

You should see "Service installed successfully", otherwise it's not successful.



After that, there should be a "Tor Win32 Service" in your "Services" (search) that's running and set to Start-up type: "automatic".

[nc50lc]

Based on the screenshot and log file presented. Try checking the torrc paths

I'm curious about the related information or settings that you've found in the "debug.log" file.
Because no one managed to find any useful info in OP's post and reply.
In the screenshot, definitely nothing but error that the service wont start.

Please point us to it in case it's easy to miss, thanks!