Pros
1. Best for LAN Downloading
2. Multi-threaded
3. Pre-allocate ability
2. Long PathNames Support (> 260 characters)
Cons
1. No resume copy after system crash (as KillCopy has), even simple resume ability.
2. No Hidden/System file copy ability
Summary
Approx. best for all purposes
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This is absolutely the fastest stand-alone file transfer program I have ever found. It cannot be beat for forklifting entire paths or drives from one volume to another. As well as being fast, it eliminates the long-filename limits that most copy programs balk about. It doesn't stop if there is a problem -- it logs the problematic file/path and moves along. It works flawlessly over networks.
Some reviewers comment that the user interface is 'archaic" but I disagree -- it is simple, not flashy, no expensive bells and whistles. It is truly a *utility* program that is clean, easy, and a joy to use. I can't imagine life without it.
Other reviewers have implied that it isn't fast enough to fill a network connection. Not true. Copying huge files between systems with fast disk subsystems, I have exceeded 95% throughput over a 1 Gigabit Ethernet connection. (I assumed the other 20+ network users accounted for the missing 5% and never bothered hunting for it.)
Cons
I can't really think of any serious cons. Suffice it to say that this is not your grandmother's file transfer program. There are definitely some features (such as ACL) that are handy, but unless you are intimate with NTFS are not something you really need to worry about.
NOT A CON: It has a command line interface which allows you to script bulk transfers between a distribution server and target workstations.
Summary
This is a MUST HAVE utility for any serious system admin or user who needs to move data around. It is very lightweight and very fast.
You must understand that there are a lot of things that influence file transfer speeds. Some are hardware (disk subsystem read speeds, disk subsystem write speeds, system I/O bus bandwidth, memory speed, CPU cycles) some software (anti-malware software, OS overhead, other programs running, personal firewall software) -- but I have tested this program against a lot of platforms with varying hardware configurations and I can confidently say that *IT* is not a bottleneck. If your transfers are running slow, it is not FastCopy -- it is something else in your system. This program FLIES!
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Pros
Will copy, nonstop, if error, will skip error and continue.
Will delete, nonstop, if error, will skip error and continue.
Free, clean, legal. Excellent for deleting folders like windows and programs files...
This software will get the job done, without questioning again and again like Windows XP (Yes, some poor people are still using Windows XP and I am helping in spirit of charity.)
Cons
No cons so far.
Summary
This is a tool I must have in my tool box as computer repair and rescue guy. Please keep 1 for yourself, too, and help others. Thank you very much in advance.
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Reply by prefix911 on September 27, 2014
No one has mentioned how many megabits or megabytes per second it can copy.
And how much faster is it than Windows copy program.
Pros
It does work.
Cons
This program is actually slower at copying than just doing a drag and drop in windows.
Summary
Not worth cluttering up your system.
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Reply by ChiefEngr781 on September 10, 2015
Not exactly sure what you are trying to do, but this program is *significantly* faster than drag and drop when you are copying entire directories or even entire branches, especially via network. If you are using it to copy a single file or two, you are probably correct. But for copying branches - there is nothing faster that I have found, especially with the error recovery that FastCopy provides.
Pros
Very fast copy. Simple user interface. Nice summary after actions.
Cons
Limited to copy files only. Could use a file interface with more options (Rename, move, open, etc,etc...
Summary
I have Problems with Win7 on relatively new system not reading USB components and generating error msgs and system hangs. All M'Soft troubleshooting to date useless, leading me in circles. This program allows me to read files on flash drive and copy with NO errors! Good program with small limitations. Found another program here with more file-management options but this delivers what it promises.
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Pros
FINALLY, A SOFTW THAT HANDLES LONG PATHS
Cons
long paths handled, all that counts for me
Summary
At the risk of repeating myself... I don't know what's wrong with most companies and developpers that claim to be making softwares that will 'ease' file handling (backup, etc.)... Supporting long filenames should be mandatory, the minimal requirement for any serious software. And this software is one of the very few that does support copying and moving files with paths over 256 characters. In my opinion, softwares that do not support long filenames should be more harshly criticised for not doing so, especially on cnet. And perhaps also the leading operating system company in the world should give the example. Anyway, I am very very happy I have found FastCopy on this site.
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Pros
Speedy and reliable. Most copy programs produce a highly fragmented target; FastCopy does not. Can be used as the copy/move facility for FreeCommander, etc.
Cons
Clunky user interface appears to date back to the Cretaceous period.
Summary
Works reliably and is very fast. I've abandoned a paid product in favor of FreeCopy.
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Pros
Windows Explorer - 90 (Microsoft) mins est' to transfer 13 Gb across the LAN. Killed it and installed Fastcopy.
Fastcopy - 14 mins. Job done.
Cons
GUI pretty rough and ready
Summary
Minimises that sinking feeling you get when you realise you need to forklift huge quantities of data from one machine to another acros the LAN.
Would like to see something that actually moved data at close to quoted LAN rating - even Fastcopy didnt get above 14% of NIC capacity.
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Reply by ChiefEngr781 on September 10, 2015
It is important to note that regardless of network speed, you can't push data to the target machine faster than it is capable of processing it. Assuming that CPU cycles are not the limiting factor, the Disk I/O speed almost always is. Your average desktop system's hard disk data commit rate (circa 20110 was in the neighborhood of 40 MB/sec -- less than 50% capacity on a gigabit link.
Also, the file open/close/handshake process on Windows is rather cumbersome and requires FastCopy to confirm opens and closes before continuing. If you are moving a ton of little files, you are burning more network bandwidth on the file management process than you are on the file contents.
Pros
Lots of features for the advanced users. Still the interface is very simple, uncluttered and beginner friendly.
Cons
Being an average user (though somewhat inquisitive) myself, i don't use all the features which this product supports. But i enjoy using it.
Summary
1) I have been it since version 1.93. I tried and retried many others but finally settled on this one.
2) Really fast!
3) Never betrayed me. Long path names are handled gracefully (unlike Windows built-in copy or move function. I am using Windows XP).
4) Speed control, pause supported.
5) Include/exclude filters possible (regular expressions supported)
6) Non-stop operation possibility. Errors, if any, are logged/displayed and can be taken care of later.
7) Create and save jobs
8) Lots of options like overwrite just the changed ones, etc. Saves a lot of time. Sometimes the speed seems like a magic!
9) The best thing about FastCopy is that before performing a complex or doubtful command containing filters, etc., we can press on the LISTING button which shows the files or directories which will be affected without actually performing the action. In this way, we are saved the risk of screwing up things by trying some adventurous, or doubtful filter condition(s).
10) Fast delete is also a very useful feature.
11) Option to add/remove desired commands to right click menu
12) optionally copy ACL, altstream, etc
13) Other advanced features for technical users
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