I don’t know how to use .torrent files.
For example I’ve tried to download a book from a torrent site, clicked on the link and got a file War_and_Peace_(1968).3892765.TPB.torrent
which is just 26Kb.Did some research and to my understanding a .torrent file is kind of link / address and doesn’t contain the real file I need to download…
I’m beginner in this and just don‘t know what to do next .
.Can someone tell me how to use the .torrent files for downloading, please?
I use Windows XP Pro on my PC.Thanks in advance for your help!
You need to install a program that can handle torrent files.
There are a lot of free BitTorrent clients in the internet.
See here:
Comparison of BitTorrent clientsWhen downloaded and installed a BitTorrent client, a doubleclick on a torrent file should automatically open your BitTorrent client program and insert the download link.
You didn't download the book, you downloaded the torrent file that allows you to download the book. This explains how it works: As stated above by paulsep, you need a bittorrent client. I recommend utorrent:
Thans jam and paulsep, I too needed your advices. Please, one more info: is a static IP required to operate a bittorrent client or does a dynamic one suffice?
My ISP assigns dynamic IP addresses and to get a static one you need to pay an extra charge.
You don't need a static ip address. You're fine.
You may also want to download and install a program called "Peer Guardian" or similar cover your as* software. Peer Guardian will prevent you from downloading fake files and connecting to sites that are monitored by Government trackers.
Create a separate..IE C:\torrents.
Place any downloaded files into a separate directory.Setup you client to download any torrent (programs) into that directory. Always scan the files in that directory for malware ,trojans and virus before opening.
Happy downloading.
Thanks grasshopper and worldlibrary. Your advices much appreciated.
Hi Worldlibrary -can you please direct me to site for download of this Peer Guardian program? I find something about it on softpedia but am not sure it is the right thing...
AND ABOVE ALL - SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL YOU GUYS - I GOT UTORRENT SOFTWARE AS ADVISED AND MAKING MY FIRST STEPS!
ALL WORKS FINE AND HAPPY SO FAR!Thanks AGAIN !
Sonya
They have changed the name to peerblock and made a few modifications. You can find it here. And no I am not connected in any way to the company.