Introduction: How to Associate .torrent Files in Windows With a Web-based Torrent System
As you all know, .torrent files are files used with the BitTorrent P2P Protocol, and hold the metadata needed to start the file transfer. However, there is no built-in torrent software with windows, so users must either get a torrent program (such as BitTorrent) or use a web-based service (such as BitLet.org, the website used in this instructable). However, the downloaded torrent programs can be, well, 'contraband' in some places, and web-based services often require some human input. If only the web-based torrent services had the automation of the downloaded programs... Well, look no further! This instructable will show you how to associate .torrent files with a web-based torrent service. For this instructable, we will be using Bitlet.org, a simple java-based torrent applet.
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Step 1: The Disclaimer
This software is provided 'AS IS' without any warranty of any kind. In no event will the author (I) be liable for any damages caused by the use (or inability to use) this product.
Torrents can be used legally (and illegally). I am in NO WAY responsible for what legal trouble you get into if you use this to download an illegal file. I am also not responsible for any technical issues that arise from downloading a torrent infected with a virus. This is a simple batch file, and cannot contain any viruses.
I am in no way affiliated with BitLet.org or Faith Kodak.
PS: For those who are lazy, skip to step 7.
Step 2: Requirements
1. Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
2. Ability to use the command prompt
3. A web browser (You're looking at this, so obviously you have one) with Java
4. A web-based torrent client, like Bitlet.
Step 3: Check the Syntax of Your Torrent Client.
You must know how the URL of the torrent client is formatted, in order for Windows to send it the filename correctly. For Bitlet, the syntax is very simple:
www.bitlet.org/download?torrent=(YOUR FILE NAME)
for web-based files, and:
www.bitlet.org/download?torrent=file:/(LOCAL FILE NAME)
for local torrents. Windows will download the torrent to the %TEMP% directory, so we'll be using the local filename syntax. If you don't use BitLet, you're on your own.
Step 4: Start the Batch File.
We'll need a batch file in order for windows to open up the right page. The code is very simple. Create a blank text file in the folder of your choice, and rename it to 'Bitlet Client Test.bat'. Windows may tell you that changing a file's extension can destabilize the file, just click yes. If it doesn't prompt you, then go to Control Panel>Folder options>View>uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types' and click OK. Go back to the Bitlet Client Test file and make sure the .txt extension is removed. Once the text file has been changed to a batch file, Right-click on it and select 'edit'. Notepad (or some other text program) will pop up with a blank screen. Paste in the following 3 lines of code:
@echo OFF
START ' 'http://www.bitlet.org/download?torrent=file:/%~dpnx1'
exit
Line 1 turns off echoing in the command prompt (change OFF to ON to debug)
Line 2 tells your favorite web browser to start up and go to the torrent downloader applet. %~dpnx1 is automatically replaced with the Drive, Path, Name, and Extension of the file to be opened by windows. Without the first set of empty quotes, a command prompt window will open with the URL as the title.
Line 3 tells the window to close.
Save and exit.
For those who aren't using bitlet, you'll need to change the link to the torrent downloader in line 2 & use '%~dpnx1' for the name of the file to be downloaded.
Step 5: Test.
Run the batch file. Your web browser should pop up and go to the torrent applet. Bitlet will throw back an error saying 'could not download metafile'. Ignore it. We just need to know that it works. If you want, try it with a test torrent file. Dragging and dropping onto the batch file should work.
Step 6: Convert to an .exe File
*If you want this to be a plain-jane batch file, then skip this step*
Start up your .bat to .exe converter (one is provided) and select the options as shown in the picture:
Click 'Complile', then click 'Exit' once the popup disappears.
If you want, you can add an icon in the third tab.
Skip to Step 8.
Step 7: Files (For the Lazy Ones...)
If you didn't have the time (or the work ethic) to follow the instructable, then use these files. You'll still need to do steps 8 & 9.
Step 8: Associate in Windows.
Move the file (be it batch or executable) to a safe place. Get a torrent file to use, and right-click>open with...>Choose Default (might be a different name in 2000/XP/7). Browse to the .bat or .exe, and select it. Make sure that it sets it as the default program, then click OK.
Step 9: Moment of Truth!
After clicking OK, the bitlet page should fire up and and prompt for a directory. If not, or if any errors are thrown back, leave a comment and I'll attempt to help you. Also, any comments or suggestions are welcome.
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List of Free best anonymous torrent downloader1. ZbigZ
ZbigZ is one of the best online torrent downloader for downloading torrent files with high speed and less complexities. It is mostly recommend since it does not require login and also of its high speed torrent caching for a free user like me but there is limitation of 150Kbps max for free user.
Features :
Download resume
Maximum torrent size 1 Gb
Download limitation 150 Kbps
2 Simultaneous Download
For Registered User
Two torrents stored in server
Torrent downloaded files will be available in account for 7 days
Personal account (only for registered user )
More features can be unlocked by paying fees.
2. Boxopus : Download torrent to dropbox
The boxopus is online torrent client same as that of zbligz.You just need to upload the torrent file. Boxopus will download torrent online to your dropbox folder.If you don’t have a dropbox account, make it from here .
Then you need to install dropbox on your PC and you will receive the downloaded file there.First you need to download the .torrent file to your PC and upload the this file to boxoplus. Boxoplus server will download your file to your boxoplus folder in your dropbox.However,you have to copy the downloaded file to your computer within 24 hours after the torrent download is completed or else it will be removed from the folder.
It is a relatively new site.You need to register on the site with your Facebook, Twitter, or Dropbox account. if you don’t want to register by this accounts, you’ll require an invitation code. There is a file size limitation of 2 Gb/torrent.
3. filestream.me
Filestream.me is an online torrent client which is giving away free 4 GB torrent caching Bandwidth.You can use multiple account for Unlimited torrent download. Downloading speed is a bit fluctuating It can give upto 1MBPS but may fall to 200-300KBPS. You need to signup for downloading torrents.
Feature:
4GB of storage, up to 1TB of transit storage
Downloaded files available for 3 days
Single torrent’s size limit – 5 GB
Two simultaneous torrent downloads
unlimited Download/upload speed
unlimited bandwidth
Download resuming – yes
Total amount of downloads from network, GB/month – unlimited
Total amount of downloads from Premium-sites, GB/month – 10 GB
ADs in member’s cabinet – yes
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4. Bytebx.com
A free account on ByteBX is have storage up to 2.5 gb and the files are available for five days only. Free users can only get only one simultaneous download at a time with a speed of 100 Kbps. Premium credits can be earned by referring to your friends
Feature :
Storage : 2.5 GB
Download / Upload speed : 100 Kb/s
Archiving before download
Uninterrupted uploading
Video & Music streaming
Simultaneous downloads : 1
Torrents storage period : 5 days
5. Btcloud.io
Need facebook,gmail or weibo account to activate this service.
Free users are allowed 5 torrent downloads and storage of 1 GB. Torrent should be downloaded within a day. You can make payment through BitCoins,if you like to have a plan
Browser Based Torrent
features in free plan :
Storage 1024 MB
Torrents 5
Torrent size 1024 MB
Torrent available 1 day
6. Furk.net
Furk.net is also a free online torrenting site. First you need to Register here . It’s free to register but you need to provide an Invitation code to register. if you don’t have an invitation code, then sign up using facebook . Make sure to login to facebook and it will sync your account with facebook. The speed is 600 KBps average .
Free account Limitation : B/W: 1 GB/d or 5 GB/w
Limit per month is 250 GB
Furk.Net has a further limitation – you can only download files of about 700 Mb, you’ll be asked to buy premium membership after that. Although they have mention that there is no limitation of the file size, they limit you while you download file as a free user. However, it’s good one, if you are going to download movies/file of small size.
Bypass the limitation of furk.net
When your torrent is downloaded then click on it.
After clicking on downloaded torrent, it will redirect you to new page which will have Play button on it, click on Play, a playlist will be downloaded.
Open the playlist with Notepad
You will find the link of your actual file under < location > tag Then copy the location path to any downloader or browser and that can be downloaded without limitation
Put.io is also web based torrent downloader but Currently free accounts is closed but you can submit email for alert when free plan is resumed.
A simple web interface with a good free plan. Put.io servers are have very good network. You can paste the magnet link and within few minute, its ready. Then that can be downloaded via any downloader or browser.
Features
Cloud torrent application
MP4 converter
Ability to schedule torrent downloads via RSS feed
Video streaming (Browser and other internet steam)
Disclaimer: Most of educational institutes and corporate organizations like banks and financial, insurance organizations blocks torrent downloads so you have to respect their rules.
noobstogeek.com does not condone illegal sharing of copyrighted material. Although P2P file sharing technology is completely legal but many of the files traded through P2P are indeed copyrighted.
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