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License:
Free
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
3,449,896
- Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
October 08, 2008
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Previous Versions:
Publisher's description of uTorrent
uTorrent is a powerful and efficient BitTorrent client for Windows. Most of the features present in other BitTorrent clients are present in uTorrent, including bandwidth prioritization, scheduling, RSS auto-downloading, and Mainline DHT. Additionally, uTorrent supports the protocol encryption joint specification and peer exchange. Unlike many torrent clients, it does not hog valuable system resources--typically using less than 6MB of memory, allowing you to use the computer as if it weren't there at all.
Version 1.8.1 is a bug-fixing release.
Note: Some anti-virus software may trigger a false positive trojan alert on this program.
Editor's review of uTorrent
5.0 stars
- "Light and quick downloading"
Still not for the faint of heart, this torrent utility is one of the easiest to use. The uTorrent executable adds a directory and some option information to your PC, but it is still small enough to run off an old USB key. The memory footprint for uTorrent is very small, and system resources are barely touched. Our testers found that IP phones were difficult to use with a torrent, but uTorrent's simple button interface makes it easy to pause downloading.
The most difficult aspect of using a torrent client is finding the torrents, but included are both a torrent search bar that links to MiniNova and a handy RSS feed download function. Subscribe to select feeds, and uTorrent automatically downloads files as they publish. Adding, starting, pausing, and listing torrents takes merely a click or two each. A speed guide helps you test your ports and adjust system settings for optimal performance.
Even though uTorrent is now owned by BitTorrent, there haven't been many noticeable drawbacks, if any. Some tried-and-true BitTorrent options are available to uTorrent users, such as Local Peer Discovery and DHT Network. The latest version also includes Teredo and Ipv6 support, and patches a critical security error that has been discovered in all pre-1.8 builds, making this one of the secure torrent clients around. Throw in all the other features, and that should make it the torrent program of choice for novices, intermediate, and advanced users.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 511 votes
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.1
Pros: its the only honest fsp i have tested, very light on power, quick downloads, non intrusive, simple, no annoying adware.
Cons: none so far..
Summary: i have tested most fsp and this is in a league of its own. it was written to be very light on cpu, and it is.. when you install it you should take 5min to adjust the options.. (download folders, interface options, connection speed etc) once you have... read more >>
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.1
Pros: fast fast fast
Cons: no cons at all
Summary: i think it is the best p2p soft..
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.1
"the only thing you need for downloading torrent files"
Pros: light in terms of memory consumption
Cons: none at all..
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.1
Pros: User friendly, Easy to use.
Cons: couldnt fine one...
Summary: keep the great job!
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.1
Pros: works ok is fast and simple
Cons: nothing special
Summary: it help to find the things you want and is easy to use
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