- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Date added: September 28, 2009
- Total Downloads: 6,359,796
- Downloads last week: 56,067
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 691 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on November 06, 2008
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.
Publisher's description
From BitTorrent :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.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.8.4 build 16688 fixes potential crash in WSARecv and WSASend and piece availibility issue introduced in previous build.
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- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 691 votes
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.4 build 16688
"it does eaxtly as i need it to do"
Pros: i use this as a means of downloading movies from the internet
Cons: i am unable to play most of the ones that i download
Summary: this is a good prouduct. i find no fault with it. i only find falt within myself fo not nowing more about xvid,nvid,rors, and the many more things ive downloaded and not been able to play
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.4 build 16688
Pros: runs smoother and easier
Cons: no prob so far
Summary: good program
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Version: uTorrent 1.8.4 build 16688
"smart, easy to use, would recommend software to friends"
Pros: no frills, easy to follow, great results
Cons: can't think of any
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: uTorrent 1.8.4 build 16688
Pros: - Easy to use
- No unnecessary features.
- Fast downloadsCons: None that I could find.
Summary: This is the best torrent client around. With its easy use and high reliability, this is a good program for both beginning and veteran torrent users.
Be sure to do the speed tests and check for any conflicting software that might mess up y... read more >> -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: uTorrent 1.8.4 build 16688
Pros: Nice clear and easy to use
Cons: Nothing much to say against this software..
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