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Features
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Popularity:
#2 in P2P & File-Sharing Software (out of 723 products)
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
3,449,896
- Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
August 05, 2007
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Previous Versions:
Publisher's description of uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
From uTorrent: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.
Version 1.7.2 build 3458 disabled Local Peer Discovery for private torrents.
Editor's review of uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
4.0 stars
- "Light and quick downloading"
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.
This is the first version since uTorrent was bought by BitTorrent, and there are some tried-and-true BitTorrent options available, such as Local Peer Discovery and DHT Network. uTorrent isn't overwhelmed with bells and whistles, but it includes enough features to make it the torrent program of choice for novices, intermediate, and advanced users.
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User reviews of uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 510 votes
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Preset optimisation settings jump from 2 meg speed to 10 meg speed, wheres the speed settings in the middle?
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
Pros: I previously raved about Ares, until I found this little gem. So much more content, easily searchable on many different sites, easily configurable, and the speeds are great too. Personally I think it's easier to use than BitTorrent.
Cons: The only thing (so far) I was unimpressed with was the speed in the beginning. After some searching, it turns out that the half-open TCP settings are way too restrictive (set at 10). Bumped it up to 100 and the speed shot through the roof, after a little more tweaking.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
"Best Torrent software I have found!"
Pros: Everything! Small, fast, lots of options, not a resource hog.
Cons: Incompatible with my nVidia MB's networking software. So I am searching for a new Torrent program.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
"works well without any problems"
Pros: there are no problems as for as finding what you want. It is fast and good.
Cons: none
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: uTorrent 1.7.2 build 3458
Pros: very easy to use
Cons: can take a very long time to download
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