cannot open torrent file

i just installed windows 8

and installed bit 64 version of bitcomet 1.37 stable release

was on piratebay

no magnet link works

every time error report appears

torrent file opening failed

please help

links were good and used to work on windows xp before

In order to open a magnet link you must do it in a program that understands what a magnet uri is. Most browsers do not unless you install an extension to help them handle the link and know what program to pass them to. You can copy the link and open it directly in BitComet, or you can install browser integration for Firefox and Internet Explorer. You can also adjust the settings in Google Chrome so it passes the magnet link to BitComet.