Azureus 2.4.0.2

A newer version of Azureus is available.

Download the latest version | Learn more about Vuze 4.0

(Download doesn't provide access to previous versions of this program.)

Features

Popularity:
#6 in P2P & File-Sharing Software (out of 723 products)
Editor's Rating:
4.0 stars
Average User Rating:
3.5 stars (out of 305 votes) Rate it!
Downloads:
2,696,240
Requirements:
Windows 3.x/95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server
Limitations:
No limitations
Date Added:
July 20, 2006
Previous Versions:

Add to my Watch List

Publisher's description of Azureus 2.4.0.2

From Vuze:

Azureus is a easy-to-use Java BitTorrent client, with support for 27 languages. Azureus connects to the BitTorrent network. BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer protocol designed to transfer files. Users connect directly to send and receive portions of a file, while a central tracker coordinates the action of all peers and manages connections without knowledge of the contents of the files being distributed. With BitTorrent, users upload at the same time they download, so network bandwidth is managed as efficiently as possible. BitTorrent is designed to work better than other file-transfer protocols as the number of people interested in a certain file increases.

Version 2.4.0.2 includes performance improvements and bug fixes.

Memeo Share

Share photos and videos directly to the desktop.

Download Now

Editor's review of Azureus 2.4.0.2

4.0 stars
"Bloated but happy"

For a torrent-downloading app, Azureus is chock-a-block full of features that set it apart from the rest of the pack.

From XML torrent options to IP filters, firewall tests to UPnP plug-ins, Azureus leads the way in making the torrent experience as customizable as possible. When you install the program, it gives you three levels of option settings, for beginner, intermediate, and advanced controls. There's a configuration wizard, an easy-to-use torrent maker, and dozens of ways to set your statistics logs so you can track download speed and performance.

The layout could benefit from larger buttons. Nevertheless, it's uncluttered and the icons are straightforward--none of those unhelpful "sad face" icons to stop the torrent. In the past, the Java architecture has been a fatal flaw, with Azureus porking out and consuming resources as if they were pies in an eating contest. It's still a major processor drain, but the latest version isn't anywhere near as bad as earlier ones have been, and we recommend this app to advanced users.

User reviews of Azureus 2.4.0.2

Average user rating: 3.8 stars out of 305 votes
My rating: 0 stars Write review

Showing 5 of 6 user reviewsSee all 6 user reviews
This software version | All versions
1 stars

Version: Azureus 2.4.0.2

"Surprise, Surprise, anyone want some adware or spyware?"

by prophet1260 on August 31, 2006

Pros: don't know, didnt install it.

Cons: as soon as i doubled clicked the icon to install it, my antivirus-spyware popped up. (Adware.WebDir) filename-DLP.dll....i looked it up under symantec and it said it was a high risk. so download if you still want to, but can't say i didn't warn ya!

Was this review helpful? YES | NO

Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

Reply to this review
3 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: Azureus 2.4.0.2

"good"

by stud001 on August 17, 2006

Pros: pretty easy program, download speeds are ok but not great

Cons: makes your internet slugglish and slow.

Was this review helpful? YES | NO

Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

Reply to this review
5 stars

Version: Azureus 2.4.0.2

"Very nice program!"

by adli89 on September 1, 2006

Pros: -High download speed

-You have full control of everything

-User friendly

-Lots of info regarding files you are downloading

Cons: -You need to have latest Java Machine installed

-A lil bit high resources usage

Was this review helpful? YES | NO

Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

Reply to this review
3 stars

Version: Azureus 2.4.0.2

"Good bit torrent client."

by dat1asiandude on August 28, 2006

Pros: Downloads everything real fast, just as fast as limewire if you have alot of seeders.

Cons: Downloads real slow if you don't have alot of seeders. System resource hog. I still think Bitcomet is better.

Was this review helpful? YES | NO

Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

Reply to this review
5 stars

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: Azureus 2.4.0.2

"THE torrent client"

by jijusr on August 11, 2006

Pros: excellent

Cons: system hog? but you can set it to use low

Was this review helpful? YES | NO

Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

Reply to this review
See all 6 user reviews Write review

Submit your review

Azureus 2.4.0.2

1. Rate this product:: (Mouse over the stars to rate this product and click to set your rating.)
2. One-line summary:(Summarize your review in one line. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 55 characters
3. Pros:(Tell us what you like about this product. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 250 characters
4. Cons:(Tell us what you don't like about this product. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 250 characters
Bottom-line summary:(Explain to us in detail why you like or dislike the product, focusing your comments on the product's features and functionality, and your experience using the product. This field is optional.): 0 of 5000 characters; Submit

You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.

All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.

CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.