uTorrent (uTorrent, microTorrent) is a powerful free client of the BitTorrent network, with which you can download various files. Among the main advantages of uTorrent are its speed, low system load and ease of use. uTorrent contains everything that a modern torrent downloader should have – detailed statistics, RSS feed support, automatic shutdown, download scheduler…
The uTorrent interface for Windows is typical for this kind of application. The list of downloads occupies the central area of the client window. All boot options are in the drop-down menu. Here you can set a priority for each torrent, limit the download and upload speed, pause or resume downloads, open a folder with downloaded files, etc. The client can sort downloaded content by download end date, size, rating of other users of the program and other parameters.
Advantages of uTorrent
Simple, easy-to-use interface
Small size and low consumption of system resources
Setting the download speed for each file
Download Scheduler
Web interface for remote access
A lot of settings
Free use
Disadvantages
There is no built-in player
Limited search capabilities
Built-in advertising
Conclusion
If you are looking for a reliable, fast and easy torrent client, uTorrent is what you need. The only thing you may not like is the built—in advertising and aggressive imposition of affiliate programs.
Installing uTorrent
Download the uTorrent installer for Windows and run it. The Installation Wizard window opens. Carefully read the contents of each of the following messages and click “Next”. Accept the terms of the license agreement and refuse to install the partner software. In addition, here you can configure some parameters — read each item and turn off those that you do not need. After that, the application will be installed and you will be prompted to launch it.
To install a language pack, download it, unzip it and place the utorrent.lng file in the application folder (usually, C:/Users/USER/AppData/Roaming/uTorrent , where USER is the current user). Then select the desired language in the uTorrent settings and restart the application.
Developer: BitTorrent, Inc.
Updated: 2022-08-19
Window Version: 7, 8, 10, 11
