How To Remove Vuze Webtorrent Protocol Proxy

It sounds like you’re trying to remove a proxy setting that was configured in Vuze (now called BiglyBT or the older Vuze/Azureus) for the WebTorrent or μTorrent Transport Protocol (UTP).

Here’s a clear step-by-step guide to remove the proxy from Vuze/BiglyBT:

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If Vuze Re-registers the Protocol

• Check Vuze settings for options about handling webtorrent/URLs and disable them.
• Uninstall Vuze if you don’t need it; then follow OS uninstall steps.
• On Windows, use Autoruns (Sysinternals) to find startup or registration entries.

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How to Completely Remove the Vuze WebTorrent Protocol Proxy

If you installed Vuze (formerly Azureus) and suddenly can't browse the internet or your torrents are stuck, you likely have the Vuze WebTorrent Protocol Proxy enabled. This guide will show you how to remove it from Windows, Mac, and your browsers.

Linux (Desktop environments)

1. Close Vuze.
2. Remove .desktop handler:
   • Check ~/.local/share/applications and /usr/share/applications for files like azureus.desktop or vuze.desktop.
   • Open the file and remove lines registering the protocol (Look for MimeType or x-scheme-handler/webtorrent).
   • Or delete the .desktop file if appropriate.
3. Update desktop database:
   • Run:

     update-desktop-database ~/.local/share/applications
     

     or

     sudo update-desktop-database /usr/share/applications
     

4. Unset x-scheme-handler:
   • Run:

     xdg-mime default <another-app>.desktop x-scheme-handler/webtorrent
     

     or to remove:

     xdg-mime default "" x-scheme-handler/webtorrent
     

5. Reboot or relogin.

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Method 1: Removing via Vuze’s Native Interface (Easiest)

This is the primary method for 99% of users. how to remove vuze webtorrent protocol proxy

Step 1: Open Vuze.

Step 2: Go to Tools (top menu) → Options.

Step 3: In the left sidebar, expand Connection (or Connection Manager depending on your Vuze version). It sounds like you’re trying to remove a

Step 4: Click on Proxy Options.

Here you will see a section labeled WebTorrent Protocol Proxy or simply Torrent Proxy Settings.

Step 5: Under “Proxy Type,” change the dropdown from SOCKS v4/v5 or HTTP to None. If Vuze Re-registers the Protocol

Step 6: Clear all fields:

• Host/IP address (erase any IP or domain)
• Port number (set to 0 or blank)
• Username/Password (erase if present)

Step 7: Uncheck any boxes like:

• “Use proxy for tracker connections”
• “Use proxy for peer connections”
• “Use proxy for WebTorrent only”

Step 8: Click Save or Apply.

Step 9: Restart Vuze completely.

Result: The WebTorrent protocol proxy is now removed. Test by downloading a legal torrent (e.g., Ubuntu Linux ISO). You should see peer connections increase.

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