Hi Asim,

There are some easy fixes which can be used to increase the download speed in torrents, if all other downloads are getting faster speed than torrent.

Fix 1: Check the number of seeders for the torrent file.
Seeders are those who continue to share the file after it has been downloaded. The more the seeders there are the faster the download will be.
If you can, try to download from a tracker with a lot of seeders for the file that you want. If you can connect to enough seeders, you can easily max out your connection speed. This can add extra risks if you are downloading music and films so learn to select reputable sources.

Fix 2: Try connecting the computer directly to the modem or router instead of WiFi.
A lot of signals in the house could interfere with WIFI connection, thus affecting internet speed and uTorrent downloads.
Also try unplugging your router and modem internet cables from the wall for 5 minutes. Sometimes this can improve your connection with surprising effectiveness. This is sometime the only way to cure a slow connection.

Fix 3: Check the queue settings of uTorrent.
Each file that you are downloading in uTorrent will take up a portion of your bandwidth.
When more than one file is downloading at max speed, the files will take a longer time to finish.
Try downloading the files one by one. Watch the first movie while you wait for the second one to finish downloading.

1. Click Options and then click Preferences.
2. Click Queuing on the left side and set the maximum number of active downloads to 1.
3. Click Apply and click OK.
4. Enable UPnP port mapping. This will allow uTorrent to bypass your firewall and connect directly to the seeders. This will ensure that you are getting the best possible transfer rate for your file.

Fix 4: Make sure to have the latest version of uTorrent.
Check regularly for updates. You can check by clicking Help and then selecting "Check For Updates".
Also increase the speed manually for downloads:

1. Double click on the download. A menu will pop up. On the menu it will say "maximum download speed" (or something similar). For example, it might say something like 0.2 KB/s.
2. Change it to 0. 0 means unlimited speed.
3. It takes a while for it to reach 500. It may be a little faster than before.

I hope this helps in getting a better speed on torrent downloads.

Regards,
Lokesh