How to Install a Torrent File
Torrent files are a type of media. They are another way in receiving music, applications, videos and games. You download the torrent file and use another application to download the file from the torrent. The programs that you can use are uTorrent or the browser Opera has a built in torrent application. Installing a torrent file is simple.
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Instructions
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Download the torrent file. There are several locations on the Internet where you can find the torrent you are interested in. Pirate Bay, btjunkie and Mininova are just a few places that you can explore to find a torrent. The websites have a built in search engine and options to choose the type of media you are looking for. Click on the torrent file. Then choose, "Download This Torrent." Click on "Save" and decide on the folder to save to.
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Install the torrent file by double clicking on it. When you have uTorrent or Opera installed onto your computer, clicking on the file will bring up the application.
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Using the program uTorrent will bring up a window which will show you the files that will download to your computer from the torrent file. Click "Ok" at the bottom of the screen. Then your file will begin downloading. When you use Opera, a screen will popup. Choose the folder that you want to download the file to. Click, "Ok." A tab in the Opera browser will appear. This is your transfer screen.
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Wait for the torrent file to download. Once that has completed, locate the folder that it is in. Click on the file to play, watch or install the program.
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Tips & Warnings
Find freeware applications or free music and videos from torrent files.
Downloading a file that has a copyright or is otherwise not free to use is illegal. Always run a virus scanner before you open and run the program that was downloaded from the torrent file. Most files are legitimate programs, however, you can download a virus.
