How to Transfer BitTorrents Using uTorrent

uTorrent is like a download manager for BitTorrent files.

BitTorrent files are extremely small in size, but contain the necessary information required by torrent client programs like uTorrent to download the files associated with the BitTorrent file. For example, a BitTorrent file may contain information concerning the download of a large DVD. The torrent client, uTorrent, will then extract that download information from the BitTorrent file and download the data associated with it. uTorrent is an excellent torrent client program because it is easy-to-use, customizable and does not take up much memory.

Things You'll Need

• uTorrent
• BitTorrent file

Instructions

1. Download and install uTorrent. The program can be download for free from uTorrent.com. Install using the recommended program options. These can always be changed later to suit individual user preferences.

2. Open uTorrent. Click "Start Menu," "Program Files" and "uTorrent."

3. Click "File," then "Open," or the big "+" symbol on the top-left corner of the program. An "Import BitTorrent file" dialog box will open up. Use the Windows navigator to locate the BitTorrent file on the hard drive and double-click to open.

4. Click "OK" when the confirmation screen appears. When adding a new torrent, a confirmation screen will appear detailing the specifics of the BitTorrent file. Simply click "OK" and the BitTorrent file will automatically be added to the program.

5. Wait for the BitTorrent file to finish downloading. The BitTorrent file will download in the "Transfer" window. Depending on the size of the data associated with the BitTorrent file, download times may vary significantly.

References

• uTorrent: FAQ