Nointall/autoupdate functionality broken

[_hunter]

Hello,

 

Tried to upgrade to version 3.5.1-44332 recently. As usual I've put it to already existing/working "environment" -- directory with settings.dat (and everything). As usual I've started it with "/recover" option. But (not "as usual") this time some strange "Setup Wizard" appeared.

https://imgur.com/a/WNzhi

 

Best regards...

[mike20021969]

2 hours ago, _hunter said:

some strange "Setup Wizard" appeared.

That's mostly likely because uTorrent.exe is not the actual binary this time. It's possibly an archive installer bundled with junk offers (provided by lavasoft/adaware).

To check, rename the file's extension: uTorrent.exe.zip / uTorrent.exe.rar / uTorrent.exe.7z (or similar depending on what your archiver program will open).

If your archive program opens it, the file you really need is called Carrier.exe.

Extract that file, rename Carrier.exe > uTorrent.exe. Then you can replace your existing binary with it.

The image below is an example of the archive installer for the latest stable version of uTorrent, 3.5.3.44358 (2.96 MB). The binary only (2.05 MB) can be obtained already from the magnet link in my signature.

 

[_hunter]

WOW! -- worked like a charm. Thank you!
Another question: I suppose you're extracting those "payloads" on a constant basis? -- is there some topic to monitor for new versions?

[mike20021969]

1 hour ago, _hunter said:

is there some topic to monitor for new versions?

Keep your eye on the beta thread. New versions (inc. stables) are posted there when they're available.

Or, in uTorrent, check out Preferences>General>Updates & Privacy options. That may serve up new releases automatically if configured to.