utorrent 2.0.4 speed problem?

[Zin79]

OK, after updating to 2.0.4, it worked perfectly for about 2 weeks and then my download speed got terrible.Then I messed up my settings and so I reset the settings to default (by deleting settings.dat and settings.dat.old from %AppData%\uTorrent). I did it because I'm still getting download speeds like 1.1 kB/s and there's nothing wrong with my ISP (I checked it by downloading the torrent with a different client).

The Setup Guide says my port is forwarded properly.

My question is -

1) If I reinstall 2.0.4, will everything be OK? (I don't really think so as resetting the settings didn't help)
2) Should I get back to 1.8.5? Will it cause any trouble? 'Cause I'm worried about this security problem. And will that really help with my download/upload speed if I do it?
 
And,

Do you know what I can do to get rid of this problem? I am really getting worried! Sorry for the trouble but I really, really need help.

[Freedom Kira]

Have you tried restarting uTorrent? That seems to fix that problem about half the time.

Do you seriously think going back to 1.8.5 will make more sense than 2.0.3 in terms of security? If 2.0.3 had a security flaw, so did earlier versions...

[Zin79]

Have you tried restarting uTorrent? That seems to fix that problem about half the time.

Do you seriously think going back to 1.8.5 will make more sense than 2.0.3 in terms of security? If 2.0.3 had a security flaw, so did earlier versions...

Restarting utorrent? I tried that like a million times. I even reinstalled it and it still ain't fixed. I think it has been totally destroyed (probably, something is wrong with registry...); maybe it will be fixed if I reinstall WINDOWS! So, I'm giving up.

I'm using Vuze now, and it's good but I am hating all the settings (there's like billions of them...I better keep out of them).

[Xiong Chiamiov]

Do you seriously think going back to 1.8.5 will make more sense than 2.0.3 in terms of security? If 2.0.3 had a security flaw, so did earlier versions...

Not if it was introduced by any of their changes between the two versions.

[Southrop]

Do you seriously think going back to 1.8.5 will make more sense than 2.0.3 in terms of security? If 2.0.3 had a security flaw, so did earlier versions...

Not if it was introduced by any of their changes between the two versions.

Nah, the security issue is a Microsoft Windows-based issue.

[Zin79]

OK, it's not related to the topic but I'm new to Vuze so, I have a little question.

The wiki says that "Enable encryption in your torrent client, and set it to the highest level possible."

But when I took a look at the Vuze's wiki, it said Level 5 is the highest and should not be used for Private Trackers and does not really help with seeding/leeching. My question is should I enable encryption level at RC4 or Plain?
And should I allow 'non encrypted outgoing connections if encrypted connection attempt fails' and 'non-encrypted incoming connections'?

And it says that if I enable encryption, my IP will be discovered; will that harm my security?

[Freedom Kira]

Just set it to level 5 and see if it hampers you. If it does, lower it a notch. Shouldn't be a problem though.

Side note, you did have encryption enabled in uTorrent, right?

And yes, allow both. Enabling encryption only means you will be sending encrypted data. Disallowing non-encrypted outgoing connections means you are essentially forcing encryption, meaning you will only be sending encrypted data. Disallowing non-encrypted incoming means you are restricting your access to the swarm to only people using encryption.

And uh, your IP is showing when you browse the web - every web page you visit can see your IP. I don't see why you think it's a problem. It might be bad if someone with malicious intent gets hold of it, but even then it's probably easier to insert a little spy onto a web page than to snoop around BitTorrent traffic.

P.S. Vuze is super bloated. I used it once upon a time, and despite having a reputation for being one of the best clients, it also had a reputation for being one of the power-hungry ones. Probably not the best choice as an alternative client to uTorrent now, but it probably was at some point in history.

[Zin79]

Just set it to level 5 and see if it hampers you. If it does, lower it a notch. Shouldn't be a problem though.

Side note, you did have encryption enabled in uTorrent, right?

And yes, allow both. Enabling encryption only means you will be sending encrypted data. Disallowing non-encrypted outgoing connections means you are essentially forcing encryption, meaning you will only be sending encrypted data. Disallowing non-encrypted incoming means you are restricting your access to the swarm to only people using encryption.

And uh, your IP is showing when you browse the web - every web page you visit can see your IP. I don't see why you think it's a problem. It might be bad if someone with malicious intent gets hold of it, but even then it's probably easier to insert a little spy onto a web page than to snoop around BitTorrent traffic.

Thanks a lot for your reply! It was very helpful.

P.S. Vuze is super bloated. I used it once upon a time, and despite having a reputation for being one of the best clients, it also had a reputation for being one of the power-hungry ones. Probably not the best choice as an alternative client to uTorrent now, but it probably was at some point in history.

Well, if it gets on my nerves (though it's great so far), I'll switch to Bittorrent. utorrent was really good, I must admit but thanks to me, I have to stop using it now.

[Fool010]

Did you try to disable the uTP protocol in utorrent ?

The default value of bt.transp_dispositi on is 31, allowing both TCP and uTP connections. I get unsteady rates both incoming and outgoing after a while with both protocols active, once I turn uTP off the problem disappears.
You should give it a try, change the value to 5 (UDP only) in the advanced preferences.

[Freedom Kira]

Well, if it gets on my nerves (though it's great so far), I'll switch to Bittorrent. utorrent was really good, I must admit but thanks to me, I have to stop using it now.

Not saying it's bad; actually it's a very good client. It just takes up too much RAM.

Try ^ his solution.

[Zin79]

Did you try to disable the uTP protocol in utorrent ?

The default value of bt.transp_dispositi on is 31, allowing both TCP and uTP connections. I get unsteady rates both incoming and outgoing after a while with both protocols active, once I turn uTP off the problem disappears.
You should give it a try, change the value to 5 (UDP only) in the advanced preferences.

I did disable the uTP protocol but it still didn't help.
I would have tried those other things you mentioned if I still had utorrent on my computer! But thanks anyway.

Well, if it gets on my nerves (though it's great so far), I'll switch to Bittorrent. utorrent was really good, I must admit but thanks to me, I have to stop using it now.

Not saying it's bad; actually it's a very good client. It just takes up too much RAM.

Yes, I have noticed that too. But I think it won't cause any major anxiety for me.