qBittorent insists on downloading file/folders that i have selected to not download #6050

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opened 2026-02-21 18:11:58 -05:00 by deekerman · 3 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 18:11:58 -05:00

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Originally created by @Question2 on GitHub (Sep 11, 2017).

Using 3.3.1.6 on win 7 64 bit.

I started downloading a torrent and set some folders to "not download". However, qBittorent downloaded them anyway. I tried deleting the folders, but now qBittorent refuses to seed the torrent as the folders are missing. I did a re-check, and qBittorrent responded by re-downloading the folders that i specifically marked as "don't download".

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11/9/2017 6:25 PM - An I/O error occurred, 'CM3D2 Updates + DLC' paused. CM3D2 Updates + DLC file (I:\CM3D2 updates + DLC\CM3D2 Updates + DLC\CM3D2 Update to 1.12 [Must have]\cm3d2_up_for_1_00-1_12\data\GameData.unwanted\voice2.arc) error: The system cannot find the path specified
11/9/2017 6:42 PM - An I/O error occurred, 'CM3D2 Updates + DLC' paused. CM3D2 Updates + DLC file (I:\CM3D2 updates + DLC\CM3D2 Updates + DLC\CM3D2 Update from 1.12 to 1.30 for x64\cm3d2_up130_x64_sub\data.unwanted\CM3D2.exe) error: The system cannot find the path specified

It cannot find the path specified because i deleted it and it is set to "don't download". But qBittorent doesn't care and keeps refusing to seed the torrent because it cannot find the files.

Originally created by @Question2 on GitHub (Sep 11, 2017). Using 3.3.1.6 on win 7 64 bit. I started downloading a torrent and set some folders to "not download". However, qBittorent downloaded them anyway. I tried deleting the folders, but now qBittorent refuses to seed the torrent as the folders are missing. I did a re-check, and qBittorrent responded by re-downloading the folders that i specifically marked as "don't download". Log : 11/9/2017 6:25 PM - An I/O error occurred, 'CM3D2 Updates + DLC' paused. CM3D2 Updates + DLC file (I:\CM3D2 updates + DLC\CM3D2 Updates + DLC\CM3D2 Update to 1.12 [Must have]\cm3d2_up_for_1_00-1_12\data\GameData\.unwanted\voice2.arc) error: The system cannot find the path specified 11/9/2017 6:42 PM - An I/O error occurred, 'CM3D2 Updates + DLC' paused. CM3D2 Updates + DLC file (I:\CM3D2 updates + DLC\CM3D2 Updates + DLC\CM3D2 Update from 1.12 to 1.30 for x64\cm3d2_up130_x64_sub\data\.unwanted\CM3D2.exe) error: The system cannot find the path specified It cannot find the path specified because i deleted it and it is set to "don't download". But qBittorent doesn't care and keeps refusing to seed the torrent because it cannot find the files. ![qbittorent](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1191378/30266028-6557f786-9721-11e7-996f-bb5b55a8337e.jpg)

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@Question2 commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2017):

Is anyone checking this tracker at all?

@Question2 commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2017): Is anyone checking this tracker at all?

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 18:12:04 -05:00

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@fbriere commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2018):

Please read the FAQ: https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#I_configured_qBittorrent_to_not_download_some_files_in_a_torrent_but_they_still_appear_on_my_hard_disk_why_is_that

@fbriere commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2018): Please read the FAQ: https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions#I_configured_qBittorrent_to_not_download_some_files_in_a_torrent_but_they_still_appear_on_my_hard_disk_why_is_that

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@thalieht commented on GitHub (Jul 25, 2018):

Closing as duplicate of #2659.
Since version 4.0.0 (using libtorrent 1.1.x) unslected files are put in a .<torrent_hash>.parts file in the download directory.

@thalieht commented on GitHub (Jul 25, 2018): Closing as duplicate of #2659. Since version 4.0.0 (using libtorrent 1.1.x) unslected files are put in a .<torrent_hash>.parts file in the download directory.