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Overview

Vuze has a rating of 2.93 stars from 15 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Vuze ranks 4th among File Sharing sites.

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Top Positive Review

“I'm very satisfied...”

John R.
9/30/16

More than satisfied, actually; as I have been using Vuze since I 1st started using Torrents (some years ago) and I like STILL am learning all the nuances of this app. If only they told you how to upgrade/leapfrog app versions (e.g. Reg. To PRO) w/o loosing all your torrents AND all of the associated data files which derive from the torrents...(!)

Top Critical Review

“Vuze Usage 2nd Attempt - Unsuccessful”

Brenda T.
3/23/16

This is my second attempt trying to adjust to Vuze, hoping there would be improvements. However, it's not much different. This is by far the worse electronic cig I have ever tried. First, the cartridges DO NO last very long. My first try, I had a cartridge that did not even work; took it back to the store I purchased it from; the owner said he would give it to his supplier for a possible refund. Until this day (5 months has passed) and no refund. You have to really draw hard just to feel a hit; then that awful burning in your throat is terrible. Vuze dries out your throat causing you to want to drink lots of water. It also creates a horrible film like gunk in your throat/chest causing you to have to cough really hard and intense just to get that junk out. The cartridges (2) I purchased 2 days ago ar already empty. I am currently using Green Smoke which is a little more costly than Vuze (3 cartridges) however, the cartridges will last me almost 2 weeks used at a more consistency than I have used the Vuze, also the battery last at least three times longer. I definitely will be staying with Green Smoke, doesnt burn nor dry out your throat.

Reviews (15)

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Thumbnail of user brendat24
0 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2016

This is my second attempt trying to adjust to Vuze, hoping there would be improvements. However, it's not much different. This is by far the worse electronic cig I have ever tried. First, the cartridges DO NO last very long. My first try, I had a cartridge that did not even work; took it back to the store I purchased it from; the owner said he would give it to his supplier for a possible refund. Until this day (5 months has passed) and no refund.

You have to really draw hard just to feel a hit; then that awful burning in your throat is terrible. Vuze dries out your throat causing you to want to drink lots of water. It also creates a horrible film like gunk in your throat/chest causing you to have to cough really hard and intense just to get that junk out.

The cartridges (2) I purchased 2 days ago ar already empty.

I am currently using Green Smoke which is a little more costly than Vuze (3 cartridges) however, the cartridges will last me almost 2 weeks used at a more consistency than I have used the Vuze, also the battery last at least three times longer.

I definitely will be staying with Green Smoke, doesnt burn nor dry out your throat.

Thumbnail of user robertl96
3 reviews
60 helpful votes
August 25th, 2014

Vuze, like any other peer to peer software if used correctly is an amazing software. It is not for the beginners so I would recommend first time users to try the easier software available first before using this one. It is only illegal if you use it as such so there are tons and tons of stuff you can do with Vuze that are perfectly within the law to have a great time with it. I would recommend it to anyone to use and not be afraid to.

Thumbnail of user robertac17
0 reviews
0 helpful votes
June 22nd, 2016

Cartridge lasted 2 days, didnt fit properly and will not recharge. Total waste of money!

Thumbnail of user andrewm129
0 reviews
4 helpful votes
March 26th, 2015

Of course, Vuze, like Adobe, has "updates" every few weeks to give the user a chance to accidentally install pay for click software. Adobe has Mcaffee. Vuze you need to click customize, uncheck offers and toolbar, then skip another offer, etc. This is all ok (not great since it is sneaky) but understandable for a free program. However, this latest update seems to have malware attached. My spyware monitor went crazy the first night about 4-5am after installing the update - over and over it blocked unauthorized access inbound from an IP address linked to Vuze. Exe. Finally, rebooting my computer to clear out the problem. Finding my computer rebooted was a clue (I do not allow automatic updates, nor have tasks scheduled). It is time to find another torrent handler. Optional adware is one thing, trying to attack my computer when I sleep is over the line.

Thumbnail of user quetzalc
4 reviews
13 helpful votes
April 5th, 2011

Vuze is absolutely amazing, it tends to find what you search for very easily, and is mostly (Even when searching for programs and games) Virus/Malware Free. However, it's download speed is quite slow, and recently, vuze decided to cut out Kickasstorrents.com from the search group list. Which has drastically reduced the amount of results you get (From 100,000 to 10 or 100). Vuze can give Copyright-free software, however if you want to stay legal, then you should look up whether the program's or video's Copyright has run out or not. I will not lie. I don't bother, However I normally end up downloading archaic games who's copyright ran out sommwhere between 2001-2006. I believe you should be able to trust the downloads you get as I have only ever found one faulty download, which was not malware but just a corrupt file that was missing half of it's scripting.

Thumbnail of user br10750
0 reviews
3 helpful votes
October 20th, 2015

When I downloaded and opened Vuze my computer went crazy. I got 113 pieces malware despite having the paid version of MalawareBytes and the paid version of Norton Security. The security/malware software was able to remove all but one of the viruses. Beware!

Tip for consumers:
Malware warning

Thumbnail of user johnr337
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
September 30th, 2016

More than satisfied, actually; as I have been using Vuze since I 1st started using Torrents (some years ago) and I like STILL am learning all the nuances of this app. If only they told you how to upgrade/leapfrog app versions (e.g. Reg. To PRO) w/o loosing all your torrents AND all of the associated data files which derive from the torrents...(!)

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Thumbnail of user gerdb1
0 reviews
5 helpful votes
October 2nd, 2014

Beware, I have been using Vuze a while ago in the past and hadn't heard about them in a long time until they suddenly and quietly charged my PayPal account to my surprise a few days ago without any notification from beforehand. I had no PayPal subscription or recurring payments with them, I wonder how they have been able to charge my account but fortunately I was able to claim a refund after PayPal's investigation that the payment was unrightfully obtained. Charging people for an annual fee without warning them from beforehand, that should be illegal. Beware of this sneaky business that will grab your money behind your back. Although I emailed them right after the transfer, I did not yet receive any response which made me to post my experiences here.

Tip for consumers:
Read the contract! Refrain form using the services of any company who will automatically extend your subscription without any notification from beforehand.

Thumbnail of user marks344
0 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 9th, 2016

I continue to purchase and receive Vuse refill cartridges that do not work, and only flash red when I try to use them, is there a department I can call to get a refund?

Thumbnail of user paulyd
0 reviews
6 helpful votes
August 6th, 2014

SCAMMERS... This mob will completely confuse and upset your system! BEWARE

Thumbnail of user joep19
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 14th, 2012

I knew it was too good to be true. I paid to down load some movies and the next thing you know my Internet provider turned off my Internet. I called them and explained that I had paid money for the use. My Internet was turned back on and I got a refund, but it was an illegal site. If it sounds to good to be true than beware!

Thumbnail of user corij
0 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 18th, 2015

Why are there currently only 916 users, where before ******* users. Even the newest films and series dont download?

Thumbnail of user oscarj
83 reviews
913 helpful votes
February 7th, 2011

If anyone can make sure bittorrents stay somewhat legal and mainstream it will probably be this company. They use the Azureus client and tried to make it more social which was a great idea as that way people can know which torrents are safe for downloading. You see people can put all sorts of viruses in what gets downloaded and someone may be looking for a movie to download or software and end up with a virus that hijacks their computer. It is pretty much impossible to tell which torrents are good and which are bad, but vuse is social and can give the user some direction. I won't even go in to the entire debate about legal issues revolving vuze let's just say you can end up downloading hollywood movies in minutes and you can see why it is so debatable. Vuse itself is very legal and if a content provider has a problem they can contact vuse legal which clearly says on their site "Vuze respects the rights of copyright holders and publishers and requires all users to confirm they own the copyright or have permission from the copyright holder to upload content. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and promptly remove content when properly notified. Repeat infringers' content is removed and their accounts are restricted or terminated from accessing our service." I'm sure all of those kids downloading Harry Potter really do have an extra copy of it upstairs in their bedroom they just can't seem to find.

Thumbnail of user alexl5
130 reviews
427 helpful votes
February 24th, 2011

Vuze is essentially bittorrent for the non-geek masses. The problem is that everyone who isn't "in the know" about file sharing and downloading movies and music on the internet gets ripped off by doing a google search for FREE INTERNET TV or WATCH MOVIES ONLINE and then end up going to some scam site that tries to give them a free trial for 5 days if they would only give them a credit card number. They never end up watching their movie and instead get a virus or malware. The techie folk all know about bittorrent and how to use bittorrents to pretty much download anything that you ever would want. Read about bittorrents here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(software)

Then understand that Vuse is a bittorrent client and allows you access to download bittorrents which could potentially violate copyright laws. Vuse of course will warn you not to download that copyrighted movie that was released last week, but what you do is up to you. The main advantage of using vuse over a website that is offering a free trial of internet TV or suspicious links to hollywood movies is that Vuse itself is free of viruses and malware, though you will have to be careful what bittorrents you download and never run a. Exe file. Still using Vuze to get your free internet tv or free online movies is a much safer bet and free than going to one of the million websites trying to steal your credit card information or downloading phishing malware on to your PC.

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