BTSEARCH File Extension

BTSEARCH file icon

BitTorrent Search Engine Format

  • File Type btsearch
  • Developer BitTorrent
  • Popularity
    4.4 (35 votes)
  • Application uTorrent
  • Category Settings Files
  • Format XML

What is a BTSEARCH file?

BitTorrent Search Engine Format, identified by the BTSEARCH extension, is a Settings Files type and includes 1190 files.

The BitTorrent Search Engine Format (BTSEARCH) was developed by BitTorrent, which created file format and 3 programs to work with them.

BTSEARCH files are supported by Windows and Mac OS. To settings a BTSEARCH file, you can choose from 2 programs such as uTorrent and BitTorrent.

MIME types

  • text/x-rst

Programs that support BTSEARCH files

How to open a BTSEARCH file?

If you cannot open a BTSEARCH file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

The most popular programs for working with BTSEARCH files are uTorrent and BitTorrent. To install the latest version of uTorrent on your computer, visit the BitTorrent website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After completing the installation, BTSEARCH files should be recognized by the system and linked to uTorrent.

Set uTorrent as the default BTSEARCH application

Changing the default program in Windows

  1. Right click on your BTSEARCH file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
  2. From the options listed in the pop-up window, specifically choose uTorrent as the application to handle your BTSEARCH file;
  3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK" to save your preference.

Change the default app that opens a file on Mac

  1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired BTSEARCH file to open a menu where you can choose from multiple actions;
  2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
  3. In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
  4. Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for uTorrent. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Troubleshooting guide for BTSEARCH file complications

While BTSEARCH files can sometimes present difficulties, most problems can be resolved quickly with minor software modifications. Check the tips below to help solve them.

How do I know if my BTSEARCH file is corrupted?

Corrupted BTSEARCH settings files may have one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Opening the file results in an error or a failed attempt;
  • Opening the file in uTorrent or other programs causes them to hang or crash;
  • Unexpected expansion of the total size of the BTSEARCH file;
  • Error messages appear while working with the file;

Why does uTorrent crash?

The likely cause of uTorrent crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for BitTorrent products.

Restarting your computer is a crucial troubleshooting measure that can alleviate numerous common problems. Therefore, it is advisable to restart your computer before modifying any settings related to the software.

How to repair a corrupted BTSEARCH file?

Open the corrupted BTSEARCH file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged settings files.