Using Bit Torrent is a great way to download and share files, especially
since they do not take up much bandwidth compared to HTTP downloads and
can be paused and resumed anytime. However, Bit Torrents are a bit more
complicated than your standard computer downloading process but with
just a few minutes of reading this, you can find and use basic Bit
Torrent services in no time.
Materials Needed:
Materials Needed:
- Bit Torrent client
Step 1
To begin, you must first have the Bit Torrent
client. The Bit Torrent client is the software that handles the Torrent
downloads on your computer. It can be downloaded for free at
http://www.bittorrent.com.
Step 2
After downloading and installing the Bit Torrent
client, it is now time for you to find the site with the Torrent you
wish to download. Torrent files are widely available in Torrent storage
sites such as ISOHunt and MiniNova. However, be careful when downloading
Torrents from such sites, as some of these files are pirated and
infringe copyright laws. As a rule, always check the Torrent’s details
or readme file on the site before downloading.
Step 3
Once you have found the Torrent you want to
download from, click on its link. Depending on how your computer is
configured, clicking on the Torrent link should either ask you to open
it or save the Torrent to the local hard drive. If you choose to save
the Torrent in your computer, place it in an accessible folder in your
local hard drive and add it to Bit Torrent by clicking the 'Add Torrent'
button on the top left corner of the client.
Step 4
At this point, the 'Add New Torrent' window
should appear. Choose a location in your computer where you want the
downloaded files to be saved and click 'OK'. If the Torrent features
multiple download files, you can also choose which files you want to
download and which ones you want to ignore. If you want to download all
the files, simply check all the boxes and click the 'OK' button.
Step 5
Once you have clicked the 'OK' button, the Bit
Torrent client will automatically start downloading the files onto your
system. You need to have the Bit Torrent client running in the entire
process, which could take from a couple of minutes to several hours
depending on the file size and your computer’s network connection. Once
the download bar reaches 100%, the client has finished downloading all
of the files onto your hard drive and is now ready for use.
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