First Time Using A Torrent!?

[GrantH]

Okay, so i downloaded a program called Utorrent because i keep reading that's a good one to use. Now i really want to download Sims 2 or 3 doesn't matter which one, However I Don't know anything about torrents, how do i find the file and download it or play it. Details would really help but make sure its not too crazy so i can understand thanks!

[James]

First, You need to find a torrent server to download the file from. (TorrentReactir.to, thepiratebay.org, and Kat.ph, and isohunt are a few good ones....google it and find your own If you like).

When you visit any if these sites, just search for the torrent you want, and cluck download.

I warn you click the link that says download torrent , in the download details. Do not just cluck the first place you see "download", because many of these links are ads that will take you to third party sites that may cause spyware or adware on your computer.

When you click this, open the .torrent file in utorrent. Most browsers will do this automatically when the download finishes. The .torrent file is small in size, and should finish instantly.

Once you do this, tour download will begin. Just let utorrent run until it finishes.

A game like the Sims will contain a .ISO file, and possibly other files as well. Think of the .ISO file as the Cd Rom of the game that you would need to play the game. In order to install and play the game, you need a program that can mount the image to your computer, or make the computer think you inserted the disc. There are plenty of programs to do this( powerISO). Download and install the program.

Once the ISO program is installed, make sure it us running, and when your download is complete, right click on the completed file, select "open in containing folder", locate the ame ISO file. Right click the ISO file, and select "mount to drive g, or whichever drive shows" .

Now, go to my computer, Drive G, and run the installer, then.....enjoy the game.

Note that some games require a product key, a keygen to generate the key. The keygen, along with instructions should be included in the torrent folder(e.g. C:users/downloads/the Sims.

Good luck. I hope I didn't confuse you too much.

[Eileen]

i got utorrent for music. i use a site which is http://thepiratebay.sx/. search for whatever you want and when you got it click on it.(dont click on the adds they are viruses and it will slow down your computer) so you click on get this torrent and it will ask you if you want to use utorrent for this download. click yes. then when utorrent is open it will download and install. once it is done installing you have right click on it and press stop seeding. then after you stopped seeding it you right click on it and press open containing folder and drag it wherever you want to save the torrent on your computer. i drag it in music in the library and put it on itunes then since it to my itouch.

[Database]

You should look up some guides on how to use the torrent system.

http://lifehacker.com/285489/a-beginners-guide-to-bittorrent

I just linked there a simple guide that'll help you. And continue on searching or asking on torrent forums. Because with years here, Y! Answers is just plagued with anti-torrent M$ employee scum. So don't mind them when they report your question to be deleted.