Windows 10: Is uTorrent really safe?

Discus and support Is uTorrent really safe? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I just downloaded uTorrent from their official website. After installation, the .exe file downloaded and installed 2 programs automatically and started... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by AbhinavKakati, Sep 30, 2020.

  1. Is uTorrent really safe?


    I just downloaded uTorrent from their official website. After installation, the .exe file downloaded and installed 2 programs automatically and started them up.
    They were -

    1. Opera browser
    2. Avast free antivirus.

    After installation of the torrent browser it automatically opened up the settings and tried to change my default browser!
    I uninstalled them all along with uTorrent and did an antivirus scan where nothing was found.
    Now, my question is, How and why did uTorrent downloaded and installed this programs without my permission and tried to change my settings?
    Is it compromising our security and privacy?

    :)
     
    AbhinavKakati, Sep 30, 2020
    #1

  2. uTorrent

    Hi!

    I've been trying to install uTorrent but it just crashes at the final step of installation. I've never encountered this problem before and I think it is happening because I tried to install uTorrent web. But also I was not able to find any traces of uTorrent
    web in my PC.
     
    khuzaimranawadia, Sep 30, 2020
    #2
  3. Utorrent

    Hello,

    To uninstall the Utorrent app on your laptop, kindly follow the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Right-click the Start button and click Control Panel.
    • Go to Programs and Features (if your Control Panel is in Category view, go to
      Uninstall a Program).
    • Find the program you want to uninstall, click it to select it, and then click
      Uninstall.
    Let us know how it goes. We'd be glad to help!

    Best.
     
    Raymond Ave, Sep 30, 2020
    #3
  4. Is uTorrent really safe?

    Utorrent Optimization

    I've recently upgraded my FIBER internet speed to 195mbps download speed

    I've been doing a lot of research and tweaking to improve my download speed in utorrent and would like to hear your opinion on the matter.

    Food for thought:
    • Of course seed vs Leecher ratio affects speeds
    • Utorrent settings affect speeds and can be tweaked
    • I've got an "AC capable" router, a rather good one and a decent computer. Are utorrent speeds (I'm talking 15-20mb/s) affected by stuff like the router/network card in the computer ?
    • Does the utorrent port change anything at all? Should I be "port forwarding" in my router settings to improve speeds?
    • Is there a way to know whether my ISP is throttling my p2p traffic? I've read that they don't (my provider being BELL FIBE)
    • any other suggestions?
     
    jonathan1107, Sep 30, 2020
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