Originally written: 3/14/2012; last Web page update: 3/13/2020, referencing rEFInd 0.12.0
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This page describes rEFInd, my fork of the rEFIt boot manager for computers based on the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) and Unified EFI (UEFI). Like rEFIt, rEFInd is a boot manager, meaning that it presents a menu of options to the user when the computer first starts up, as shown below. rEFInd is not a boot loader, which is a program that loads an OS kernel and hands off control to it. (Since version 3.3.0, the Linux kernel has included a built-in boot loader, though, so this distinction is rather artificial these days, at least for Linux.) Many popular boot managers, such as the Grand Unified Bootloader (GRUB), are also boot loaders, which can blur the distinction in many users' minds. All EFI-capable OSes include boot loaders, so this limitation isn't a problem. If you're using Linux, you should be aware that several EFI boot loaders are available, so choosing between them can be a challenge. In fact, the Linux kernel can function as an EFI boot loader for itself, which gives rEFInd characteristics similar to a boot loader for Linux. See my Web page on this topic for more information.
: The Tor Project Archive is the most secure way to download historical builds.
Tor Browser 12.0.4, released on March 18, 2023, remains a notable version in the project's history as it marked an important stability point for users on the Firefox 102.9.0esr base. While the Tor Project strongly advises users to stay on the most current stable release to ensure maximum protection, certain technical environments or research needs may lead users to seek out this specific older build. Key Features of Tor Browser 12.0.4
: Reliable third-party sites like FileHippo and Uptodown maintain version histories for Windows users. Tor Browser 12.0.4 Older Versions for Windows
: The 12.0 series was the first to introduce native support for Albanian and Ukrainian. Where to Find Older Versions for Windows
: It maintained support for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems. : The Tor Project Archive is the most
This version was a maintenance release within the 12.0 series, focusing on security backports and foundational improvements:
: This release famously included Android-specific security updates backported from Firefox 111, ensuring consistent protection across platforms. Key Features of Tor Browser 12
: Developers often use Chocolatey Community to pull specific historical versions for automated environments. Risks of Using Outdated Versions
: It integrated critical security patches from Firefox 102.9.0esr.
If you require Tor Browser 12.0.4 for compatibility or testing, you should only use trusted repositories.
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