diff --git a/src/pref.py b/src/pref.py
index 376106de7..39f0de23d 100644
--- a/src/pref.py
+++ b/src/pref.py
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ DEFAULT_PREFS = {
     "choose_directory_dialog_path": os.path.expanduser("~/"),
     "enable_dht" : True,
     "enable_system_tray" : True,
-    "enabled_plugins" : "",
+    "enabled_plugins" : "Torrent Files:Torrent Peers",
     "encin_state" : common.EncState.enabled,
     "encout_state" : common.EncState.enabled,
     "enclevel_type" : common.EncLevel.both,
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ DEFAULT_PREFS = {
     "max_connections_per_torrent" : -1,
     "max_download_speed" : -1,
     "max_download_speed_bps": -1,
-    "max_upload_slots_global" : 15,
+    "max_upload_slots_global" : 4,
     "max_upload_slots_per_torrent" : -1,
     "max_upload_speed" : -1,
     "max_upload_speed_bps" : -1,