Install a Torrent Game

Torrents are one of the most popular ways to share files online. You can find virtually any game through various torrent sites online. Installing a game you download via torrent is a little more involved than installing a purchased game, as you'll need to crack the copy-protection on the game. Always read the README file that comes with the torrented files.

Steps

Downloading the Torrent

  1. Download and install a BitTorrent client. These programs allow you to download torrent files, which is a form of peer-to-peer file sharing. Torrent files are very small, but point to larger files on your hard drive that you are sharing with others. Popular torrent clients include:
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    • Install-BitTorrent-Using-Azureus-Client
  2. Find the torrent file for the game you want to download. There are a variety of places you can look for torrents online, but none can be linked to here. Make sure that the torrent has positive comments, as this increases the chances that you're downloading a working copy without viruses.
    • Try to find a torrent that has a lot of "seeders". These are the people that are sharing the files, and the more you can connect to, the faster your download can go (up to your connection's limit).
  3. Download the torrent file and open it in your client. Torrent files are very small, and usually download in a couple seconds. This is because the torrent file doesn't actually contain any of the game data. Instead, it lets you connect directly to other users to download chunks of the game which are stitched together once the download is complete.
  4. Wait for your download to complete. This may take a while, especially if the game is very large or there aren't many seeders. Make-uTorrent-Faster.

Installing the Game

  1. Download and install an archive extractor (if necessary). Many torrent downloads come in RAR (.rar) format. These are archive files that need special software in order to unpack. The most popular free option for opening these files is Archive-Using-7zip.
  2. Determine what file format the game is. There are two main formats that your downloaded game will be in: EXE or ISO. The EXE format means that you can run the setup file and everything will be installed from the installer. An ISO file is an image of a physical disc, and needs to be either burned or mounted on your computer in a virtual drive.
  3. Read the README file. Most torrent games come with a text file with specific installation instructions. This is very important to read, as many games have certain tasks that need to be accomplished in the right order for the installation to work correctly. Always defer to the README file instructions over this guide.
  4. Run the installer. This will vary significantly depending on the game, but generally you'll need to either run the EXE file or mount/burn the ISO file and run the installer from the disc. You can usually run the installer like you would if you had purchased the game, but make sure you're following the instructions in the README file.
  5. Run the crack program. Most games that you download have some form of copy-protection. In order to bypass this, you will need to enter a CD-key or run a crack program. Most torrents should include these with your install files, but the process will vary from game to game. Again, refer to the README file.
    • Some games require you to replace the main EXE file in the installed game's folder with a cracked version. You'll then run this replacement EXE file every time you want to play the game.
    • Some games require you to run a key generator program that will provide you with a working CD-key.
    • Some games have a simple EXE file that you will need to run once in order to unlock the game.
    • Rarely you may be asked to edit configuration files in order to play the game. You'll find the instructions in the README file.
  6. Play the game. Use whatever method the README file dictates to start playing the game. You may have to run the game's configuration program the first time you start to set your graphics options.

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