Utorrent - ETA says Infinity

[Brandon Sky]

When I try to download some torrents the ETA (Estimated Time for Arrival) is at infinity (∞). What can cause this problem, and how can I fix it?

[Andreasvb]

There are no seeders connected.

[DreadWingKnight]

Given the state of that torrent, there's nothing you can do to fix it.

And next time, post in the mac section of the forums for issues with the mac client.

[nofox]

I have a follow up question for this topic. I understand that the infinity symbol means there is no seeders but technically if I have completed the download, wouldn't I be a seeder? Also wouldn't this mean I should be able to upload/seed this no problem if I'm the only seeder?

[ciaobaby]

Also wouldn't this mean I should be able to upload/seed this no problem if I'm the only seeder?

Only if peers are actually connected to you and requesting pieces.

I understand that the infinity symbol means there is no seeders

No it doesn't It means that with the currently connected peers it will take an eternity to complete.

[nofox]

Thanks again for your help. One final question. Do you think that leeching from a more popular (more seeders) torrent would give me a better chance at a better ratio or from a less popular (less seeders) torrent?

[ciaobaby]

Neither! On a private tracker about the ONLY way is to improve (or keep) a ratio, is to seed something that others want but nobody else has. Which usually means you have to get first dibs on one of the "capping" schedules so you can be the initial seed.