Symptoms:
Cause
Warning notification: DHT service is unable to start
Resolution:
Please change DHT port to next available.
Optional:
Uninstall Download Station or other torrent downloader.
- Get warning message in system Events log during start of rtorrent-Pro:
DHT default port 6881 is already in use. Perhaps an another downloader is already running on that port? It might be system-reserved or in use by Download Station. Until you change the DHT port numberin the settings, DHT service may not work correctly. The next available port number is 6882.
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DHT Port 6882 is already in use. Until you change the DHT port number in the settings, DHT service may not work correctly. The next available port number is 6823
Cause
Warning notification: DHT service is unable to start
Resolution:
Please change DHT port to next available.
Optional:
Uninstall Download Station or other torrent downloader.