If you know which edition you want to download because it previously worked on your computer, then download that version. The old versions of qBittorent are available for download online on various websites that can be found by googling. Once you’ve uninstalled it and restarted your computer, you can start searching for old versions of qBittorent. If an old version of the program always worked perfectly on your computer, then finding that version and reinstalling it might be your solution.įirst, follow the steps to uninstall qBittorent (see above in Step 1. Many users have found success by uninstalling the current version of qBittorent and reinstalling an older version of the program that worked on their PC. It could also be the case that the new version of qBittorent is simply not compatible with your PC.
Sometimes when a new update for qBittorent comes out, people may experience some connection issues and it might take some time before developers are able to fix the issue. Instead of updating qBittorrent to the latest version, try uninstalling and reinstalling an old version. This solution is essentially the opposite of the above.
Once you’ve installed the update, check to see if your connection is working again. If this doesn’t work for some reason, you can always just download the updated version from your browser as well. Click “yes” and you will be prompted with the download process.
Clicking on this will tell you whether a new version of qBittorent has been released and ask you if you want to install it. In order to update to the latest version of qBittorent, you can open up qBittorent and go the the “Help” menu and select “Check for Update”. If you are experiencing problems with connecting on an older edition of qBittorent, then updating it may actually fix any connection issue you’re currently experiencing.
If a new qBittorent update has come out, it’s a good idea to upgrade to this new version if you haven’t done so already. Understanding the changes you make will prevent you from making any mistakes again which might cause a connection issue. If you need to change your qBittorent settings for privacy reasons, make sure you fully understand exactly what you are changing and why you are doing so. If you are now connecting, then your issue has been solved! Your connection was most likely being hindered by something in your settings and not any larger underlying issues. Keep the default settings and see if you are now receiving a connection. This time don’t change any settings or follow a setup guide. Once your computer has restarted, then you’ll just need to reinstall qBittorent as you did before. Uninstalling will take only a few seconds, after which just click “Close” and restart your computer. On the next page, make sure to check all of the boxes to make sure you are removing all of the configuration files and data.
The uninstaller will pop up, and you will need to click “Next” to continue. Double click on it and the removal process will begin. In this directory, you should see the program’s uninstall process. This will open the program’s install directory. To uninstall using qBittorent’s own process, first right click on the qBittorent shortcut on your desktop and select “Open File Location”. There are several methods for uninstalling qBittorent from your PC, but the best option is to uninstall it using its own uninstall process. It is important to uninstall qBittorent properly in order to ensure good results. Instead of going back in to try to find what it is specifically, which could take hours, it’s much easier to simply uninstall and reinstall qBittorent with default settings. Even things recommended by setup guides can sometimes interfere with your connection. If you’ve changed your settings recently, you may have accidentally done something which is preventing you from connecting. It’s especially useful if you used a setup guide or changed the settings and now qBittorent isn’t connecting. Uninstalling and reinstalling qBittorent is probably the best solution to try first.