How To Still Download Torrent

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We explain the technology behind BitTorrent, how to use it to download files,. If you're new to the world of torrents and P2P file sharing, this article is for you. As you can see in the image above, besides a free plan there are premium.

Downloading any kind of files from a torrent site can be risky. Malicious users often package malware with popular files and attempt to circulate it through torrents. Malware is usually disguised as recent music or movies that the most people are searching for and downloading. The expected files may not even be included in the download, or they may be there alongside the malicious software.

How
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Precautions

Be suspicious of any .exe files included in a download that is supposed to be music, movies or other data formats. There is no reason for executable files in this situation -- only the data files themselves, usually within a compressed archive. Make sure your file explorer program is set to display the full file extensions so you can see what kind of file you're actually working with. Many malicious files are named something like 'example_song.mp3.exe,' which is actually an executable file, not an MP3 file.

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Scanners

Your computer needs to have one actively running anti-virus program that is kept up-to-date. More than one can sometimes cause problems. A very effective and free anti-virus program is Microsoft Security Essentials (see Resources.) It will keep itself up to date, scan downloads and function properly in Safe Mode. ESET provides a free, one-time, online scan through a Web browser. The anti-virus you run ideally needs to remain active in memory, scan downloads and function in Safe Mode. AVG, Avast and BitDefender all have free editions of their antivirus products.

Safe Mode

To properly attempt to rid a Windows computer from a virus, you will need to run a full scan from within Safe Mode. Make sure your anti-virus definition files are up-to-date and reset the computer normally. Immediately after it starts up, tap the 'F8' key and continue to tap it until a Safe Mode menu comes up. Choose 'Safe Mode Without Networking' with your arrow keys, and hit 'Enter.' The computer may take a while to boot to desktop in this very minimal mode, and at a very low resolution, but most malicious software will not be loaded here. Do a complete scan with your anti-virus software, and choose to quarantine and remove any malicious files found. Reset the computer afterwards, and then run a full scan again from inside a normal boot of Windows.

Format and Reinstall Windows

Unfortunately, any number of scans may not solve the problem. Some particularly bad root-kits and trojans are almost impossible to remove with any antivirus software. Attempting to remove them may even leave the Windows installation in a damaged state afterwards. In these instances, or to be absolutely certain the malware is off the computer, the only effective option is to format and re-install Windows. Most computers these days come with a restore partition on the disk and can be formatted and recovered to factory state easily, or you may need a Windows install disc. The downside is complete loss of all data that was not backed up, but you can be sure the malware is off for good.

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After you set up your computer, you're ready to download .torrent files. You can search for the term '.torrent' using an Internet search engine to find sites that offer BitTorrent files. There are also a number of sites dedicated to BitTorrent file searching. These include isoHunt and TorrentSpy. Other sites that offer BitTorrent files directly include bt.etree.org for shareable music, Legal Torrents for music, videos and books, and BT on EFnet for recent television shows.

When you find the file you want, right-click the .torrent link, choose 'save target as' and save the file in a convenient place on your computer, such as the Windows desktop. The .torrent file, which is a pointer to the actual file you want, will download quickly. Next, double-click the .torrent file you saved to your computer. The BitTorrent client software displays and starts the download process:

As we mentioned before, the more computers in the sending/receiving swarm, the quicker the download process. If you are downloading a file with only a few other computers in the swarm, the transfer speed will be relatively slow.

After the download is complete, leave the BitTorrent client software open so that other peers can download .torrent files from your computer.*

­Peers using BitTorrent can download only .torrent files from your computer. Once you have a complete copy of a file, your computer becomes a potential seed for that file -- as long as you're still running the software. Sharing what you have causes speedier BitTorrent downloads for you in the future. You can leave the client software running for a few hours or overnight.* Simply close the software when you're done.

Legal Ramifications Similar to other peer-to-peer software, BitTorrent can be used to download copyrighted material. Because BitTorrent handles large files remarkably well, it is especially popular for downloading video files. The Motion Picture Association of America has filed countless lawsuits, causing at least many high-traffic .torrent download sites to shut down.

­ BitTorrent itself is perfectly legal to use. When you select a file to download, however, it is your responsibility to make sure the file not copyrighted. BitTorrent downloads are not anonymous information about your computer's IP address and the files you download can be traced back to you.

Despite its improper use by distributors of copyrighted material, the BitTorrent program itself both legal and innovative. With additions such as tit-for-tat and an open-source philosophy, BitTorrent will likely build a legacy of its own while serving as a bridge to the next generation of file-serving software.

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  • Bram Cohen's BitTorrent Site http://www.bittorrent.com
  • Brian's BitTorrent FAQ and Guide http://dessent.net/btfaq/
  • BitTorrent Tweaks http://userpages.umbc.edu/~hamilton/btclientconfig.html
  • etree http://bt.etree.org
  • BitTorrent 101, About.com. http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/peersharing/a/torrenthandbook.htm
  • 'File Sharing's New Face.' The New York Times, February 12, 2004.
  • 'The BitTorrent Effect.' Wired Magazine, January 2005.