Downloading Things From Torrent Sites

Discussion in 'Software' started by ResidentPotato, May 23, 2016.

  1. ResidentPotato

    ResidentPotato Private E-2

    So I am trying to download Age of Empires 2 from a torrent website, and I have utorrent and I am aware that there is a chance of getting a virus from downloading something off of a torrent site. So I could post the link to the place where I'm downloading it and maybe someone could download it and give me feedback.
     
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  2. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    If you are worried about getting infected, I would suggest you download from a legitimate site.
     
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  3. MaxTurner

    MaxTurner Banned

    You can check any website by copying the website address/URL into the Virus Total checker:
    https://www.virustotal.com/
    The second thing is you must have on your system, installed in real time protection, a recommended Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware program.
    If what you are trying to download is something that would normally only be available for purchase, then the risk to your system is obvious, and it is the risk you take.

     
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  4. Lindsay Amari

    Lindsay Amari Private E-2

    I second downloading from a legitimate source or even better their official page. If you really want to download via torrents, just make sure you have your AV updated.
     

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