Start uTorrent with windows in boss-key mode

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Here I will explain how to start uTorrent with windows in Boss key mode as this feature is not an inbuilt one in the settings:

· Open uTorrent > preferences > other > boss key and assign a boss key in the textbox.

· Open uTorrent > options > preferences > general and make sure uTorrent is NOT set to run on startup.

· Close uTorrent

· Create a shortcut for uTorrent (anywhere)

· Open the shortcut properties

· At the end of the ‘Target’ location enter ‘/hide’

· Now drag or cut or copy the shortcut into Start>All Programs > Startup

· Log off and log on the user

· uTorrent should now be running on Boss Key mode

· Try the Boss Key and check if it works

· You are done!

Troubleshoot: Not running? An antivirus or anti spyware program may have locked the startup section, you should allow permission for the uTorrent shortcut to run on startup.

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    39 Comments so far
    1. Reymark Philippines May 27, 2008 5:34 pm

      Hey, thanks, hahah! That was I was waiting for!

      Reply

    2. Javad from Iran September 13, 2008 11:28 pm

      very thanks, I was almost dying for this (i should have guessed that there is an opttion like that
      btw, this option can be used trough registry run key as well

      Reply

        luq reply on September 14th, 2008 2:02 pm:

      yeah but the startup app simplifies the process..thanks for the comment!

      Reply

    3. andrei December 10, 2008 7:49 am

      what is the for syntax in target location with ‘/hide’.
      is this the example *”C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe/hide”*.pls help….

      Reply

        luq reply on December 10th, 2008 12:37 pm:

      there needs to be a space after ‘exe’ before ‘/hide’:

      C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe[space]/hide

      Reply

        Kush reply on March 25th, 2009 7:20 pm:

      Hi Friends !

      Kindly help me with this -

      When I type C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe /hide in the shortcuts properties (Target Box), I get the following error -

      The name C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe /hide specified in the Target box is not valid. Make sure the path and file name are correct

      Friends, please help and guide me regarding this.

      Reply

        KeDs reply on August 15th, 2009 4:25 pm:

      This is what your Target location should read “C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe” /hide

      Copy Paste the above.You had left out the opening and closing quotation marks(“)

      Reply

        Luqmaan reply on August 15th, 2009 6:28 pm:

      Thanks for pointing that out.

      Reply

        lkjvgk;hvb reply on January 19th, 2011 1:35 pm:

      hi guys i tried this too but it doesn’t work whether i put the quotation marks or not

      Reply

    4. mike January 19, 2009 5:50 pm

      What is boss-key? Is that that you hiude the program from prying eyes?

      Reply

        luq reply on January 19th, 2009 10:31 pm:

      yes, its a key combination you can specify in your utorrent preferences, and when performed with your keyboard instantly hides/shows utorrent including the tray.

      Reply

    5. Addisu February 9, 2009 11:50 pm

      Thanks a lot!
      Very usefull explanation.

      Reply

    6. Windows Registry February 19, 2009 1:55 pm

      what is boss key mode for?

      Reply

        luq reply on February 19th, 2009 4:52 pm:

      privacy, allows users to leave no visual indication of the program running except in the processes.

      Reply

        Manny Pacquiao reply on February 27th, 2009 8:25 am:

      meaning if i wanted to download torrents from work but not let me boss find out? lol

      Manny Pacquiao’s last blog post..Manny Pacquiao Facts and Tale of the Tape

      Reply

    7. Digital Mastering February 21, 2009 11:11 pm

      Anything to increase the speed of utorrent??,of course except to get a higher bandwidth internet connection.

      Reply

        luq reply on February 22nd, 2009 5:27 pm:

      limiting upload speeds optimizes download speeds based on my experience.

      Reply

    8. shoe Carnival February 27, 2009 5:07 pm

      Thanks. ^_^

      Reply

    9. Philippines March 4, 2009 7:01 am

      Hey Luq,
      I’ve been using bitorrent but recently I’ve been getting warning from my ISP provider telling me to stop serving pirated downloads is this from using torrents? Let me know what you think.

      Reply

        luq reply on March 4th, 2009 3:56 pm:

      Majority of downloads on bittorrent networks are illegal, however if you country’s law discourages piracy it is recommended that you do not use bittorrent networks except for legit downloads like an alternate download link for a free product with no limitations.

      Reply

    10. chile travel packages March 11, 2009 11:23 pm

      how bout bit torrent? I heard that it is more powerful than utorrent

      Reply

        luq reply on March 12th, 2009 4:03 pm:

      Bittorrent is similar to utorrent however i’d recommend utorrent as it is more lightweight and efficient in operation.

      Reply

    11. Sales Outsourcing May 15, 2009 7:49 pm

      What sites wold you recommend for torrenting off of? I know there are a ton of sites out there for this, but have yet to find a good one.

      Reply

    12. B Brasil August 7, 2009 11:28 pm

      Perfect! Excelent!

      Reply

    13. someone January 21, 2011 1:18 am

      a huge thanks. true things are a littele different with torrent 2.2 and finding the start folder in windows 7 was a pain BUT IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC. i can download peacifully now.

      thanks again

      Reply

    14. charles February 3, 2011 9:31 am

      i feel kinda dumb asking this but i got a keyboss and stuff right but how do i get it to open
      plz someone hlep i dont know how to find it

      Reply

    15. Gurtej February 4, 2011 8:54 pm

      it works thanks ……… :)
      do like this guys then it will surly work …………..
      “C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe” /hide

      don’t put /hide in comms

      Reply

    16. payam February 20, 2011 3:20 pm

      thanks guys it worked with bittorrent too

      Reply

    17. XD March 15, 2011 4:25 pm

      Thanks a lot man.
      I have been looking for this for months.
      Thanks 10000 times

      Reply

    18. mmk April 28, 2011 9:58 am

      Hi,
      thank you very very much Luke…..it works great.and that’s what i was looking for.
      i tried registry editing too,no results.
      your way is very simple and very useful.
      thank you again Luke.
      regards.

      Reply

        Luke reply on April 28th, 2011 1:46 pm:

      Glad I helped. Thanks for the comment.

      Reply

    19. mobinga May 5, 2011 7:00 pm

      Oh My God. I just died. !!! Thanks

      Reply

    20. jasmine May 8, 2011 6:25 pm

      hi
      i am confused and need further explanation.

      what does this process do? it means that when i start windows it will keep running in background until i press that boss key it will be show/hide???
      or when windows starts i will have to press that boss key to run utorrent?

      Reply

        Luke reply on May 12th, 2011 12:19 am:

      The former. It will be running in the background and uploading/downloading your torrents but it will be well hidden until you press the boss key.

      Reply

    21. spidh June 9, 2011 10:29 am

      it works. but the download doesn’t start automatically when the pc is turned on.
      how can i make download automatically and keep the boss key mode on when the pc is turned on?
      please helm me…..

      Reply

    22. michael July 15, 2011 11:57 am

      hey… i tried it with utorrent3.0…

      but when i restart my computer,it again appears in system tray….
      then if i prss boss key,its working…

      but the purpose is to start it in boss key mode…

      what shud i do,so that it doesnt appear in system tray at start up…..

      somebody plz help….

      thanks in advnce… :)

      Reply

        Luke reply on July 27th, 2011 11:51 pm:

      Have you ticked the option in the utorrent preferences to start with windows? If so, you need to remove that option.

      Reply

        michael reply on August 2nd, 2011 10:59 am:

      thanks luke…it ws jz perfect…

      my mistakes were…

      always show system tray was ‘checked’

      and in shortcut properties ‘run’ i earlier choose minimized..now i changed to normal window…

      now its working perfectly….

      thank you so much!! ;)

      Reply

    23. mobinga July 28, 2011 9:49 pm

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