Utorrent crashing since last 2 updates

Discussion in 'Software' started by drgrim, Oct 11, 2014.

  1. drgrim

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    Hi. My system is an Intel core i5 760 @ 2.80GHz 2.88GHz, 16.0 GB RAM, 64 bit operating system running windows 7 home premium service pack 1.

    Recently my Utorrent did an update and as soon as it had finished utorrent started crashing. This went on for a couple weeks and I thought it might have just been a glitch with the update and hoped they'd bring a new one out soon to fix the problem. A new update was available within a couple weeks so I let it update but nothing has changed. It crashes intermittently. Sometimes it will crash every couple minutes..other times it will run all day then crash late in the evening. Ive been searching through the forums for a fix and have tried a few but nothing has changed. Ive also run all my scans for any malware and found nothing with spybot, malwarebytes or avast.
    Any ideas??????:confused
     
  2. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    What version are you using?
    With me 3.4.2 did the same thing. Delete it and put on a older version and
    turn off the updates.
     
  3. drgrim

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    342 (34727) . I managed to reinstall the previous version but had the same problem as that was the one it started with. Not sure where to go to get an earlier version
     
  4. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    I'll find one and get back to you later today.
     
  5. drgrim

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    Found a way to go back to earlier versions in the Utorrent forums but after trying 3 different ones its still crashing
     
  6. drgrim

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    I managed to go back to an earlier version but instead of crashing it just freezes and doesnt respond
     
  7. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Why don't you tried Bitlord or Bitcomet to see if it does the samething?
    If it does, then it has to be a computer problem or a out of date driver.
    Let me know?
     
  8. drgrim

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    only problem with that is I am using an IP hider that only works with Vuze or Utorrent. I tried installing Vuze today but couldnt work it out. Really want to stick with Utorrent if possible
     
  9. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    In your Avast anti-virus are you letting Utorrent throught?
    Do you have a program to update you drivers? If not Download Driver Booster 2 Beta.
    I'll PM you with a code for the Pro version.
     
  10. drgrim

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    yes avast is letting it through Avast has a program update function so as far as I know theyre all ok but I'll give that driver booster a go.
    Cheers
     
  11. drgrim

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    cheers...scanned and updating now. See if that helps
     
  12. drgrim

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    Thought I may have managed to get it stable by going back to an older version but got the blue screen of death once and my pc now crashes instead of utorrent. Did all the driver updates successfully. Also have no sound as of this morning
     
  13. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Was the blue screen IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL? that fixed real easy.
    Start in safe mode go to start, control panel and run recovery. If thats what blue screen was.
    Is malewarebytes the free or the premium? I'll PM you a code anyways.
    Sounds like your computer has maleware or a virus or just needs to be cleaned out.
    Check your PM in about 10 min. for I can find the codes for you.
     
  14. drgrim

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    malwarebytes is premium but send codes anyway in case I end up have to reinstall my operating system. Dont recall the irq bit on the blue screen. Just said my system had shut windows down to protect it and to restart in safe mode
     
  15. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Theres a new Malewarebytes 2.0.3 I installed it and I had 13 threats.
    Version 2.0.2 scans eveyday at 6 am. and found nothing.

    Before you reinstall Windows put your inportant stuff on a extenal drive like movies, music,
    pictures and documents. When you reinstall format the C; drive. just to get rid of any bugs.
     
  16. drgrim

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    do you have a link for the malwarebytes 2.0.3? and code?
    Im hoping not to have to reinstall windows but if I do Ive spent this morning saving stuff to externals. I try to keep pretty much everything on externals in case something like this happens
     
  17. drgrim

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    Running ASC 7.4 now...found heaps wrong. Thanks heaps for that lil gem!
     
  18. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

  19. drgrim

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    cheers..will get and run that and see what it finds
     
  20. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Make sure in ASC 7.4 Pro click the box at the bottom select all.
    A very nice little program. been using it for about 2 years now.
     
  21. drgrim

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    yeah did that..its 59% repairing now
     
  22. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Let me know if ACS 7.4 Pro fixes your problem?
    I too use extenal drives for backups. Don't trust those clouds services.

    How many Malware theats did ASC find
     
    Last edited: Oct 13, 2014
  23. drgrim

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    found 9 that malware bytes and spybot didnt find
     
  24. drgrim

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    its still fixing security holes then fragmented files. Excellent program!!
     
  25. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    When its done the icon will have a blue happy face.
    when the icon has a sad face run the probram. Its telling you your computer needs attention.
     
  26. drgrim

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    ok...its at 97%
     
  27. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    ok drgrim i'll check with you in the morning because I have to get my *** to bed.
    Run the new Malwarebytes I want to know the results. If Utorrent still don't work we'll
    come up with plan Z.
     
  28. drgrim

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    ok mate...thanks heaps for all your help. Will let you know the results
     
  29. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    I'm out of bed and waiting for the results.
     
  30. drgrim

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    OK. I ran the updated malwarebytes in safe mode because the pc kept freezing. Found nothing. The pc is no longer crashing but when I try to shut down/restart it doesnt shut down. Everything disappears from the screen and it goes black but its still powered up. Waited for an hour to see if it would eventually shut down but ended up having to hit the big button. Since ASC did its thing it seems a lot more stable apart from the not shutting down thing. Gonna retry installing utorrent and see what happens
     
  31. drgrim

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    forgot to mention that since utorrent started playing up my net has seemed really slow too. That hasnt changed. Normally I would have 30 odd tabs open and still be flying through whatever Im doing. Now its like Im back to dial up speeds
     
  32. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Reinstall Utorrent in normal mode, for your system has all the System 32 files.
    Safe mode only has the minimal system 32 file just to run Windows basic features.
    you need to run most programs in normal mode to be effective.
     
  33. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    In the bottom right corner of Utorrent is a green check mark or a caution sign click that to run tests of your bandwith and conductivity
     
  34. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Are you running Windows Defender with Avast and Malwarebytes?
    That will cause your computwer to freeze up. Shut off Windows Defender.
     
  35. drgrim

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    Hey..did you get any sleep at all? Bandwidth etc seems fine. I turned win defender off when I installed avast. Only running avast, ccleaner and malwarebytes + ASC now. I do use spybot search n destroy from time to time but its an old version and doesnt run in the background
     
  36. drgrim

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    well utorrent is running (latest version) and so far hasnt crashed or crashed my system or frozen like it was doing. If I can work out the shutting down problem and the internet speed prob I will be stoked! Looks like that ASC definitely helped!
     
  37. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    About 4 hours the first time, help you a bit then the power went out slept some more
    power just came back on.

    Theres a program called Tweaking.com (which you can download right here on Majorgeeks) it fixes all kinds of Windows problems, even hidden ones. It fixed my automatic updates from always turning off. I hoping that fixes your last 2 problems.
    It takes a long time to run, about 2.5 hours, be paitant. Shut down all other apps when you
    run this.

    How long has Utorrent been running without problems?
     
  38. drgrim

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    Hey..sorry..My turn to sleep. So far its still running with no crashing since I talked to you after the scans finished. I always turned my updates off because everytime someone sends me an update it ****s something up.. generally the only thing I update is utorrent and my antivirus/antimalware programs
     
  39. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Thats good to know that it running ok, I was glad to help.
    For the not shutting down, and internet speed you should start another thead.
    The not shutting down has me confused. others members will be glad to help.

    I'm going to PM you with my email addy. for when the codes go down you can email for I can sent new one.

    Best of luck b1
     
  40. drgrim

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    Cheers Bro. Im still running that tweaking prog. So far utorrent is all good!
    Thanks again for your help!
    Cheers
    Grim
     

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