By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Check the number of seeders for the torrent file. Seeders are those who continue to share the file after it has been downloaded. The more the seeders there are the faster the download will be.
If you can, try to download from a tracker with a lot of seeders for the file that you want. If you can connect to enough seeders, you can easily max out your connection speed. This can add extra risks if you are downloading music and films so learn to select reputable sources as "More is not always better".
Method 2. Try connecting the computer directly to the modem or router instead of using WIFI. A lot of signals in the house could interfere with WIFI connection, thus affecting internet speed and uTorrent downloads. Method 3. Check the queue settings of uTorrent. Each file that you are downloading in uTorrent will take up a portion of your bandwidth.
When more than one file is downloading at max speed, the files will take a longer time to finish. Try downloading the files one by one. Watch the first movie while you wait for the second one to finish downloading! Click Queuing on the left side and set the maximum number of active downloads to 1.
Enable UPnP port mapping. This will allow uTorrent to bypass your firewall and connect directly to the seeders. This will ensure that you are getting the best possible transfer rate for your file. To enable UPnP:. Method 4. Make sure to have the latest version of uTorrent. Check regularly for updates. You can check by clicking Help and then selecting "Check For Updates". Subscribe to a higher Internet speed plan.
Depending on your area, you may be able to upgrade the speed of your internet service. This will cost you more money per month, though you may be able to get a good deal by switching providers.
Add more trackers. This can lead to a superb speed if the tracker has more seeds. On the face of it Torrent2DDL is one of the best and least restricted services out there and would have been a number 5 in our list.
There is no limit to how much you can use and downloads can be downloaded directly, sent to Uptobox or video can be streamed. Below is an example of an ad we encountered after clicking on a file download link. Some of the ads you get served are malicious, the image above is a typical scam asking you to pay for non existent repairs to your computer. This is similar to the infamous Microsoft and Facebook phone scams.
Other scams and malicious ads being shown include fake Java updates, fake media player updates and fake Flash Player updates below. Advanced users will be able to spot these things easily but less experienced users could get caught out.
The tech savvy can get around most of these issues including the anti-adblock by adding custom rules to their ad blocking software but everyone else should stay clear until Torrent2DDL cleans up the malicious ads. You have been warned.
ZbigZ is popular and one we have talked about in another article, Megabox is another service to look at. An alternative way to download transferred torrents is using a Debrid service such as Alldebrid , although it costs money a Debrid service is cheaper than most other premium services and gives the added bonus of downloading links from cyberlockers like Rapidgator or Uploaded.
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Thanks Raymond for wonderful tip. I am also tired of throttled torrent speed from my ISP. I will use above tip today to download a torrent. I have gave up any torrent client because the slowness with streamyx, and switched to China made qvod. IP address tip.
December Minor revisions and updated uTorrent version October Refreshed images and text with latest uTorrent version July Refreshed images and text with latest uTorrent version. Is this possibly because I stillhato fix the router situation - you said go ahead and try a sample but all went fine and it downloaded but I couldn't complete as no OK box posted 21 Mar - Reply - Permanent Link Neil 1 posts I found that if you set bt.
BTW, these setting are for 1. I'm not complaining posted 29 Apr - Reply - Permanent Link Unregistered is there a guide for mac users using utorrent? Windows 8 doesn't have a concurrent half-open connections limitation either. The link takes me to a error page. This is because the link currently includes "www. Other than that, nice run down. Thanks for the write up. Unregistered I love you I don't know who you are Anon, guy or girl, but I will but you dinner of your choice any day of the week, anywhere cept I'm in Seattle lol hope you get this.
Try it on the ubuntu download its free and has high speed seeds. Mine took over 15 minutes to download with cheat engine set to 0. Without cheat engine the same file downloaded in just over 9 minutes and reported 1.
It's up to you. You are right about cheat engine, I was just SO excited to see 1. Unregistered I have to rescind my dramatic reply about cheat engine. No B. What is the best port to open for uTorrent? There's no "best port" or good ports.
All ports are suitable for use with uTorrent, unless you are running a program that is using the port. Some recommend a port number more than , but it does not matter as long as the port is not used by any other program.
Remember to re-adjust your port forwarding settings in your firewall and router too. How do I reset utorrent settings? Note that this will delete all saved torrents and settings. Delete the utorrent folder To reset the max half open connections, run the lvllord utility again for XP or run the undopatch. Does this guide apply for the BitTorrent application as well?
Yes - the application has just a name change so it is safe to use this guide. If you compare utorrent vs BitTorrent, both are almost the same in features with the differences being the naming, branding, icons and some additional links. There may be additional 'features', but all features from utorrent are there. I am unable to surf the Internet or my Internet gets cut off when uTorrent is downloading?
First, try reducing the upload speed. Finally, impose a download speed limit under " Global Download Rate Limiting ". Do I still need to port forward if I am on a wired connection to the router?
You do need to configure port forward if you are connected to a router via wired or wireless. But if you are connected directly to a modem and not a router , you don't need to port forward as the modem automatically forwards all packets to one computer. Is there any way of finding an open port in my system besides port forwarding?
If your system is behind a router, absolutely no port will be forwarded to you unless your router supports UPnP or the router is configured to port forward. Click 'Proceed' and then 'Common Ports'.
Sometimes I get the message "Attention - this torrent contains files that may harm your computer. Upgrade to uTorrent Plus to protect yourself from viruses hiding in torrents"? This is uTorrent's attempt to get you to pay for their paid version of uTorrent. Simply ignore the message. But do make sure that you have security software running on your system to scan all your downloaded torrents! Have we been of Help? Some donation, no matter how small, is appreciated If the guide has helped you, consider donating.
No amount is too small. CindyRussell 1 posts. Sorry but when i went to the dialogue box where I save the sample torrent the box didn't have the place to check OK so I couldn't continue. Is this possibly because I stillhato fix the router situation - you said go ahead and try a sample but all went fine and it downloaded but I couldn't complete as no OK box.
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