Take HTTPTunnel With You

[williameboley]

I have used the exact same instructions as others. I was able to do it with a little time and effort. If done precisely as laid out it works. If it is not working for you then you may be doing something wrong. I know it took me a couple of tries. This is a local issue and nothing that I can solve from here.

[aali]

Finally after a few tries, got the portable arrangement to work - so happy about it! So here's sharing with you and other new users who're like me - not too technical - and hope this would help you set it up.

The below is adapted from TimD's original posting - all credits go to TimD, and to William for setting up this thread.


0) Overview - This method requires three files to create a HTTP-Tunnel Portable:

HTTP-TunnelClient.exe
tunnel.vbs
tunnel.reg


INSTRUCTION:

1.1) Install HTTP-Tunnel into a machine where you have admin access, then register the installed program with a paid key


1.2) Create a tunnel.vbs file using Notepad

- Copy below contents into a text file in Notepad and save the file as tunnel.vbs:

Dim WshShell
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.run "regedit.exe tunnel.reg", 1, true
WshShell.run "http-tunnelclient.exe", 1, true
WShShell.RegDelete "HKCU\Software\HTTPTunnel Client\"


1.3) Create a tunnel.reg file by exporting the registry key

- Export the registry key from the same machine where you have installed the registered HTTP-Tunnel program:

How to export the registry keys in Windows XP:
* Click "Start", "Run"
* In the Open box, type "regedit", click "OK"
* Locate and click the key on the left bar that contains the value that you want to edit
e.g. HKEY_CURRENT_USER => Software => HTTPTunnel Client
* On the File menu, click Export
* In the Save in box, select a location where you want to save the Registration Entries (.reg)
* In the File name box, type a file name (i.e. tunnel), and then click Save
* A key file "tunnel.reg" is now saved in the folder you have specified

Note - The sample contents of a tunnel.reg file would look something like this (your saved .reg file can be viewed in Notepad):

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTTPTunnel Client]
"Show Startup Window"=dword:00000001
"Proxy IP"="proxy address here"
"Proxy Port"=dword:00001f90
"Socks Port"=dword:00000438
"No Proxy"=dword:00000000
"Auto Proxy"=dword:00000000
"Connect"=dword:00000000
"MultiIP"=dword:00000000
"Hide On Startup"=dword:00000000
"Proxy Username"="your proxy password if any"
"Proxy Pass"="your proxy password if any"
"Proxy Auth"=dword:00000001
"Key"="Yay you pay for your service... code here."
"Log Level"=dword:00000000


2) How to run HTTP-Tunnel Portable in a thumbdrive:

2.1) Copy all three of the following files into a program folder (e.g. HTTP-Tunnel Portable) on a thumbdrive:

HTTP-TunnelClient.exe [this is the executable file which you can find in the HTTP-Tunnel program folder]
tunnel.vbs [this is the file you just created with Notepad]
tunnel.reg [this is the key you just exported from registry above]

*Note: All files must be in the same folder. Also it is possible to do this without the 'tunnel.reg' file but it is more simple and straight forward doing it this way.


2.2) To start up Http-Tunnel Portable:

1. Double click the .vbs file inside the program folder in your thumbdrive
2. It will ask you if you want to insert the reg keys, say yes.
3. HTTP-TunnelClient will start.
4. After you have finished using the tunnel, Exit the tunnel.
5. Reg keys are no longer installed... success! you've made it out without leaving keys behind!

Rgds,
Adrian

[williameboley]

Well done! Congrats.
As I said it took me a couple of tries but I finally understood, really understood, what TimD was doing, and that is when I was able to do it.
Thank you for sharing you findings and submitting your procedure. I am sure this will help others who experience difficulties setting up a portable tunnel.
Thanks again to TimD for his original idea. It is because of Members like You, TimD and others that the community of ideas continues to grow.

[tlgreene1021]

I've read through this whole Thread and the one thing I haven't seen mentioned is the ability to OPEN the Thumb Drive on the computer your trying to bypass the firewall. My computer at work will recognize the usb drive but won't allow me to access it. Is there a known way to autorun the required program and files or at least allow me to see the files on the thumb drive?

Any solutions or ideas would be greatly apprieciated...cuz i get REALLY bored at work

[williameboley]

I did a Google and found many interesting and possible solutioins.

Start Here: http://www.frontpagewebmaster.com/m-229119/tm.htm

And Here: http://www.blackbit.net/node/8

Google is a much under used tech-info first stop resource.

[tlgreene1021]

thank you for the links. I'll check it out

[scorpio_5ive]

i'm having problem connecting to TOP game server from my office.
i've been told that my office use firewall or some sort.
i've used http tunnel to try resolve this problem.
to my dismay, i can't connect to the server.
can i be advised on how to use http tunnel to bypass the firewall,
to play my favourite game?
pretty please....

[williameboley]

HTTPTunnel does not try to actively circumvent any networks security. HTTPTunnel uses only already open ports and protocols. Using HTTPTunnel is: Safe, Secure and Benign.

Are you using the free service or do you have a high bandwidth key?

How do you access your game? Game client, JNLP file, web browser?

[JFM]

Originally Posted by williameboley

HTTPTunnel does not try to actively circumvent any networks security. HTTPTunnel uses only already open ports and protocols. Using HTTPTunnel is: Safe, Secure and Benign.

Are you using the free service or do you have a high bandwidth key?

How do you access your game? Game client, JNLP file, web browser?

Hi William,

Im not sure if you remember me but Im the guy who was trying to access the poker website but it was blocked from me because the website recognised that i was in a different country and so wouldnt allow me to play. I am since playing on pokerstars and they allow me to play here. My 31 day trial with Proxifier is up so I cannot play anymore. Is there another way you might be able to help me play usign the HTTP tunnel client?

[williameboley]

You can try Hummingbird. It is similar to Proxifier. It is free.

You can get it here: http://www.brothersoft.com/hummingbi...ks-192881.html

Then. Go Here: User Guides page.

http://www.http-tunnel.com/html/support/user_guides.asp

And set up for the Manual SOCKS method.

Just include the PokerStars files in Hummingbird that you did for in Proxifier.

Pay close attention to the set-up. If not done correctly you will be unable to connect to the internet until you uninstall Hummingbird.