How to Open and Use a BitTorrent File
BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol used for distributing large amounts of data. Essentially it's just a basic set of rules to help you quickly download files, as well as distribute files as they are being downloaded. Most of the time, large files are downloaded or distributed to other users. To use the protocol, you need a small client file that lets you connect to other BitTorrent users and download files. Once your client is in place, you can download movies, full-season sitcoms, or even an entire collection of your favorite music.
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Instructions
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Go to the BitTorrent website to download the program. Although other sources of the client are available, you are ensured a clean and reliable download from this source. Click the "Free Download" button for your computer platform to download the installation file, save the file to your desktop, and then run the installer to add the BitTorrent client to your computer.
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Look for torrent files to download. BitTorrent search engines, such as IsoHunt and Torrentz, offer collections video, audio, games, books and pictures that you can browse through. BitTorrent directories such as the one at FileSharingZ are also available.
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Choose a file, and then select the option for opening or downloading a torrent. The download immediately begins into the BitTorrent program from the torrent site.
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Double-click the file. This opens the file so that it begins uploading onto your computer through BitTorrent.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure that you have updated your virus protection as well as your spyware programs. Do not download anything without them on. As with anything regarding the internet, viruses can come whenever they please.
Be sure that you have updated your virus protection, as well as your spyware programs. Do not download anything without them on. As with anything regarding the internet, viruses can come whenever they please.
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Fengming Jin Li
Apr 19, 2009
Thanks for the info, it's a good way to download stuff. -
waters
Apr 18, 2009
Great information on opening a bit torrents file.
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M Laughlin
Apr 18, 2009
Great information about opening and using a bittorrent file, thank you! 5*
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sherbert
Apr 18, 2009
I always wondered what bit torrents are. Thanks! 5*
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durang77
Apr 18, 2009
bit torrents are good ideas.
