Windows 7 BitTorrent downloading problem..pls help !!

[Bhanu Prakash]

I am newly installed bitTorrent
my net connection is good..but it's not downloading torrent file..it's taking long time..and showing red colour...pls help

 

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When you see that BitTorrent is displaying a red color and taking a long time to download a torrent file, it typically indicates an issue with connectivity or the configuration of your BitTorrent client. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to try and resolve this issue: 1. Check Firewall and Antivirus Settings: - Ensure that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the BitTorrent client. Add an exception for BitTorrent in both your firewall and antivirus settings. 2. Restart BitTorrent: - Close BitTorrent completely and restart it. Sometimes, the application just needs a refresh to function properly. 3. Check Port Forwarding: - BitTorrent relies on incoming connections to download files. Make sure your router is properly configured for port forwarding. You can check BitTorrent's settings to see which port it is using for incoming connections and then configure your router accordingly. 4. Check Seeder and Peers: - If there are not enough seeders (users who have complete files) or peers (users who are downloading the same file) for the torrent you are trying to download, it can result in slow download speeds. Check the number of seeders and peers for the torrent in your client. 5. Update BitTorrent: - Ensure you are using the latest version of BitTorrent. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can help with performance. 6. Check Bandwidth Limitations: - Make sure that you have not set any bandwidth limitations in BitTorrent that could be restricting the download speed. 7. Check Internet Connection: - Even though you mentioned that your internet connection is good, it's worth ensuring that there are no network issues causing the slow speeds. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue with BitTorrent not downloading files efficiently. If you continue to experience problems, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.