- How To Download Bittorrent On Windows 10 Windows 10
- How To Download Bittorrent On Windows 10 Media Player
- How To Download Bittorrent On Windows 10 64-bit
- Bittorrent Client For Windows 10
BitTorrent Web is an easy-to-use online torrent client that uses your default browser. If you already know where to find your torrent file, you can click on it or drag the torrent into the browser window of BitTorrent Web. Alternatively, you can use the search box at the top of the BitTorrent Web window to search for a torrent download. Before I upgraded from WIN 7 to WIN 10, that left click resulted in opening the uTorrent app, and initiating the download process. Now, with WIN 10, the left click results in a popup window that asks if I want to open uTorrent. When I opt to do so, the same process I described above begins, and all is well. Thank you for downloading. BitTorrent Web is an easy-to-use online torrent client that uses your default browser. If you already know where to find your torrent file, you can click on it or drag the torrent into the browser window of BitTorrent Web. Alternatively, you can use the search box at the top of the BitTorrent Web window to search for a torrent download.
To use BitTorrent for file downloads, you need to install the BitTorrent client software. You may also need to tweak your firewall and network router (if you use these) to accept BitTorrent files. We'll give you all the details to get started. But first, here's a synopsis of the steps:
- Download and install the BitTorrent client software.
- Check and configure firewall and/or router for BitTorrent (if applicable).
- Find files to download.
- Download and open the .torrent pointer file.
- Let BitTorrent give and receive pieces of the file.
- Stay connected after the download completes to share your .torrent files with others.
Download the BitTorrent Client Software
BitTorrent is open-source software, which means the program is available to you and to software developers for free (see What does 'open source' mean?). Therefore, some developers have created their own versions of BitTorrent software, and you can choose from a number of client programs. (Note: This article assumes you are using the official version. If you want to experiment with different clients, see Brian's BitTorrent FAQ and Guide for a list.)
How To Download Bittorrent On Windows 10 Windows 10
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To start off, go to BitTorrent.com and click the link for the client software that matches your operating system. After you download the client software, double-click on the desktop icon to install it. The installation program is quick, and it displays this window when it is complete:
You'll also see Bram Cohen's Web page, where you can send donations to support development of BitTorrent. Mr. Cohen develops and distributes BitTorrent as open-source software at no cost to users or other developers.
Check and Configure Firewall
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If you have a firewall installed on your computer, you will obtain faster download rates if you configure it to have an open pathway for BitTorrent file transfers. A firewall protects your system from intruders by disallowing unauthorized access to your computer's ports. A port is a way for Internet communications to travel into and out of your computer. Ports are numbered, and each communication type has a standard port number. See How Web Servers Work to learn more.
BitTorrent also uses specific port numbers, normally ports 6881 through 6889. Because firewalls block these ports by default, you'll need to configure your firewall to accept this incoming traffic in order to receive .torrent files. You may also have to enable port forwarding of your computer's IP address for ports 6881 through 6889 so that other BitTorrent computers can find you. Because every product is unique, check the documentation or product Web site for your firewall/router for specific instructions on how to accomplish these tasks. You can also check out PortForward.com for help.
How To Download Bittorrent On Windows 10 64-bit
Bittorrent Client For Windows 10
Once you have everything set up, you'll probably want to find some files to download. Next, we'll discuss where to look and the legal ramifications of downloading what you find.