What is µTorrent?
What is it?
µTorrent is a is a free, ad-supported, lighter-weight BitTorrent client designed to consume less resources then the full BitTorrent version. Some uTorrent installs include adware in the form of the Conduit Engine, which installs a toolbar, and makes homepage and default search engine changes to a user's web browser.
Why should I uninstall µTorrent?
µTorrent is bundled with various adware type search web browser toolbars as well as other ad-supported applictaions. µTorrent installer gives the user the option to download and install the Ask.com toolbar. uTorrent also includes adware in the form of the Conduit Engine, which installs a toolbar that makes homepage and default search engine changes to a user's web browser.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\uTorrent\
Description from the publisher“µTorrent is designed to consume as few resources as possible to avoid impacting your computer use. µTorrent will work on Windows XP and up, including Windows 7. BitTorrent's two main products today include the original BitTorrent software and the tiny-but-mighty µTorrent, which combined boast over 100+ million users. BitTorrent is based in San Francisco, California.”
Publisher about URL: http://www.utorrent.com
Files installed by µTorrent
- Uninstall.exe
- utorrent.exe
How to Automatically Uninstall µTorrent (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button , this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called µTorrent . (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well µTorrent performs on your PC.)
µTorrent
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall button and Boost will completely remove µTorrent from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall µTorrent (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall µTorrent. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select µTorrent from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select µTorrent from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select µTorrent from the list of programs and click Remove.