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Old 28th Apr 2016, 22:46
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The late XV105
 
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Bittorrent client to aid throughput testing

I usually have no need for (or even interest in) a bittorrent client but after a change of ISP that has not been without its challenges I wish to stress-test my internet connection download performance further than running a speed test.

I run a wired LAN at home so an obvious way to do this is by setting multiple bittorrent downloads running - say of Linux ISO files - and seeing what maximum sustained download throughput I reach.

So, recommendations please for a free bittorrent client that I can use without fear of hidden payload. Every one that I have tried so far has had Symantec Endpoint Protection going in to meltdown on installation with everything from Open Candy adware payload to Things More Sinister. Yes, I can mitigate matters by running as the non-admin account that I normally use and by taking a system image beforehand that I revert to immediately after but I'd rather not have to do this.

The PC is running Windows 10 64bit.

Ta muchly.
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