How to watch Popcorn Time on Windows
Video streaming – it truly is the modern way to watch television and movies. Cable and Satellite have already begun to see the turn of an era, where consumers have decided they are not willing to shell out hundreds of dollars a month to then be forced to watch set programming and commercials.
Many people have made the switch to services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and more. But, the downfall of these applications is that they have a limited selection and you often have to purchase more than one of them to see all your favorite shows and movies. But with Popcorn Time – a free, multiplatform streaming app – you can find all of your shows and movies in one place!
The modern interface, easy searchability, and huge catalogue adds to the appeal of Popcorn Time, so it is easy to see why it is so popular. Today, we will discuss how you can get this wonderful app on your Windows computer.
About the Popcorn Time Windows app
Popcorn Time can be used on many platforms, which is part of its appeal! However, some of the platforms and devices are a little more difficult to work with than others. Fortunately, Downloading Popcorn Time on Windows is exceptionally simple!
Download Popcorn Time for Windows
To download Popcorn Time for Windows you first need to navigate to the appropriate download page on the Popcorn Time website.
After you’ve clicked Download, you will be prompted to save the download. Click Save.
Windows will download the application.
How to install Popcorn Time on Windows
After downloading Popcorn Time for Windows, open the downloaded file.
You will be prompted to select a destination location. You can either leave the populated file location or click Browse and choose a separate location. Once you have completed that click Next.
You will then be directed to change the shortcut information. Click Next.
Next you will be asked if you’d like to create shortcuts for the application. Make sure the boxes are checked and click Next.
Once you have made all your selections you will get a confirmation page and finally be able to click Install.
Setup
With the application downloaded and your shortcuts established, you can open up the Popcorn Time Windows app. Before you begin streaming, it is important to take a look at the application settings.
In the settings menu you will find adjustments that can be made to the interface, subtitle font, and cache folder. These are all important settings, but you need to pay extra close attention to the final item – the one about VPN usage.
It allows Popcorn Time to warn you when you are using the program without a VPN. Using a VPN with Popcorn Time is important for your safety and anonymity. Further down, we will discuss the importance of a VPN for Popcorn Time, but we highly recommend both using a VPN and keeping this setting checked.
Streaming Popcorn Time on Windows
With the inbuilt Popcorn Time video player, streaming on Windows is very simple!
Another great aspect of streaming through Popcorn Time is the clean and intuitive design of the application. The landing page is similar to other popular video-on-demand applications and allows you to search by program type, genre, or with a manual search bar.
Once you find a show or movie that looks interesting, give it a click. You will then see that program’s info page, which allows you to select from a list of episodes (when applicable) and see running times, the rating, and reviews of the program.
Once you have come to your final decision, ensure that the language and quality settings next to the Watch It Now button are correct, then simply click Watch It Now!
Troubleshooting – Popcorn Time not working on Windows
The Popcorn Time software is constantly being updated and improved, but there may be times when the program does not work properly. The most common issue with Popcorn Time on Windows is a nonresponsive application/download error. Here are a few fixes.
- Ensure you have the latest version of the application downloaded by comparing your app version to the current downloadable app on the download page.
- Try running Popcorn Time as an Administrator.– You can do this by right-clicking the application icon and selecting Run as Administrator.
- Try reinstalling the application.
- Ensure that you have a trusted version of the download like the one from the popcorn-time.to webpage.
Importance of VPN for Popcorn Time
Popcorn Time works by using peer2peer file sharing, or torrenting. This makes downloading files fast and efficient. It’s also the reason Popcorn Time has such a large and impressive catalogue of titles.
However, if you care about your privacy and digital safety, you should really never do any peer2peer file sharing without using a VPN, or Virtual Private Network. A VPN will create a virtual barrier around you when using the internet.
This means that your IP address, personal information, digital footprint, and basic online activity will be hidden from any wandering eyes – nefarious or otherwise. This not only protects you legally, but also ensures that you aren’t trading in a stolen identity for amazing streaming abilities.
Popcorn Time used in tandem with a good VPN is the perfect combination for video streaming freedom. The expansive catalogue and user-friendly interface put other streaming services to shame. It’s almost hard to believe the service is free, but it isn’t hard to believe how enjoyable it is!
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