Its a long time ago. when BitTorrent system just become popular and well known (in INDIA).
I am not ruling out that 'modded version', might be a trick by the hosting site, but it is 100% sure it was bitcomet.
I was 90% sure, but when you post, I went to the site.
I never forget the ICONS of such softwares.
I used to use this software on WinXP platform with NAV Internet Seq 2005 (fre with MOBO and fully updated) with no problem.
I came to know the av KasperSky, downloaded the TRIAL and installed on my WinME OS. no NTFS. then the scan told me...
but... again saying... its a long time ago and I am not ruling out that 'modded version' theory.
OT: just like hope you know DAEMON has a adware/spyware too.
OOPS: I suggested him not to use BitComet, than explained why as you asked. But it is TOTALLY OT. The MOD will kill me.