'invalid HTTP proxy (http://localhost:4001 ): bad URI' error adding a GPG key

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I m installing tor I got gpg error

i have install tor just 15 mint ago on my vm & it was working perfect

http://www.webupd8.org/2009/09/how-to-install-tor-in-ubuntu-debian.html

Adding the GPG key and installing TOR and Privoxy in Ubuntu / Debian. Open a terminal and paste this:

GPG error

root@onezero:/home/one# gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv 886DDD89
gpg: requesting key 886DDD89 from hkp server keys.gnupg.net
?: invalid HTTP proxy (http://localhost:4001 ): bad URI
gpgkeys: HTTP fetch error 7: couldn't connect: Success
gpg: no valid OpenPGP data found.
gpg: Total number processed: 0

vm is on my laptop & right now i m installing it on my desktop — One Zero, Feb 03 '12 at 15:59

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Feb 03 '12 at 16:29

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This was failing because I was using a proxy server, I have disable it and it worked.

After disabling the network proxy on the network tool this was solved

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edited Feb 03 '12 at 16:29

Bruno Pereira

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answered Feb 03 '12 at 16:19

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just edit your answer cauzz u have diagnose the problem .. i didnt – One Zero Feb 03 '12 at 16:30
to me just a luck i did that – One Zero Feb 03 '12 at 16:30
No matter, just mark it answered, that's the most important thing, regards. – Bruno Pereira Feb 03 '12 at 16:33
@BrunoPereira u sould edit your answer thats it , its cauzz of proxy problem ... thankyou 4 diagnose the problem – One Zero Feb 03 '12 at 16:35

'invalid HTTP proxy (http://localhost:4001 ): bad URI' error adding a GPG key

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