How do I use Bittorrent?

[Nemisis8u]

As the title suggests, how would I go about using one. I downloaded the program and have the .torrent file, but I am unable to connect. Any help would be much appreciated.

[igeorge]

Once you have the client program installed you should just be able to double click the torrent file and it should start .. but it sounds like you have either a firewall or router that needs configuring to make it work if you get connect errors, either that or the torrent you're trying to download is now dead

try looking http://www.dessent.net/btfaq/#errmsg or here http://btfaq.com/serve/cache/25.html for the solution

[maalox]

You need torrent files to start downloads; it's not a network like kazaa. You'll have to find torrents depending on what you're looking for. www.suprnova.org is a place to start. BTW, leave your uploads on after finishing dling or you're a jerk! :lol:

[oldsnail]

You need torrent files to start downloads; it's not a network like kazaa. You'll have to find torrents depending on what you're looking for. www.suprnova.org is a place to start. BTW, leave your uploads on after finishing dling or you're a jerk! :lol:

lol, my isp sent me an formal letter that i have maximized my upload limit.
my upload limit is 5 gigs, i uploaded 33gigs last month. they threatened to cut my services.

[fishfreek]

HAHA. Sounds like you need a new ISP.

[Overmind]

2 Nemisis8u: well, everything you need is a torrent client, this for example: Burst! (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/burst/burst-rc5d-uau.exe?download), after installing it just doubleclick the .torrent file, chose where to download and that's it...

the second thing you need is allow incomming connections on these ports: 6881-6999 ... if your ISP has firewall, that you cannot tweek, then you're pretty much doomed...

btw: Here's an excellent Guide on the torrent thing... (http://www.dessent.net/btfaq/)

[Nemisis8u]

if your ISP has firewall, that you cannot tweek, then you're pretty much doomed...[url]

Ah crap, I think that I got one of those :(

[Roadster44]

In XP there is a way to remove that firewall.

[Nemisis8u]

^ Please tell me how

[Overmind]

^ Please tell me how

View network connections -> right click the connection with which you are connected to the internet, chose Properties -> Advanced -> uncheck the "Protect my compter ..."

that of course removes only the "XP firewall" not the one your ISP might be protection you with... :(

[Nemisis8u]

thnx :D , atleast I know how to take it off my computer