How to Use Torrent Sites
A "torrent" is a type of format that allows you to quickly download files from other people online. Instead of downloading from one particular person, many different users all download and upload different pieces of a file at the same time, using a torrent. To download files from a torrent site, you must first obtain the proper software that can use torrents. Fortunately, these types of programs can be downloaded for free.
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Instructions
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Download a free bit torrent program, such as uTorrent (see Resources). Click on the download link at the website, and when a new window comes up, click on "Save File" to begin downloading the program.
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Double-click on the EXE file to begin installation. The file should be located on your desktop or in your default download folder, which could be "My Downloads," also accessed from your desktop.
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Go through the installation process, which will include choosing a directory for the program. Click "Next" after each option until the program is installed.
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Visit a torrent website, such as isoHunt (see Resources). Type the name of the file, such as a movie or a song, that you are looking for in the search box. Scroll through the list of results, and click on one that you want to download.
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Click on the download link inside of the torrent Web page. A new window will come up asking you if you want to open the file with uTorrent. Click "OK." A new box will open that shows you the file you can download from that torrent.
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Make sure the files you want have check marks next to them, then click "OK" again. The torrent program will load, and the download progress will appear, showing you how the download is progressing.
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Tips & Warnings
Downloading a file from a torrent site that you do not have permission to download could be illegal.
