CNET Editors' review
WinSCP is a small, free, open-source file transfer client for Windows that uses Secure Shell (SSH) technology to enable the safe copying of files between a local and a remote PC using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), SSH FTP, or SCP (Secure Copy) protocols, as well as offering some basic file management features.
This small tool's full-featured installer includes additional, optional software called Jing, but you have to select it; the default installation omits Jing. The installer also presents a choice between two different main interface styles, a full-featured Commander interface with panels for local and remote directories and a scaled-down Explorer interface that only accesses remote directories. The Commander interface is a small dialog with a navigation pane and places to enter host and user names, a password, and a private key file. An About button links to an extensive Web-based Help site. You can select between SFTP, SCP, and FTP transfers and several languages, but not much more, though, in this case, less is more since the program's goal is simplicity. One feature we did like a lot is the ability to Export the program's complicated preference settings with a click. Of course, nothing matters if the program doesn't deliver, but WinSCP transferred files quickly and securely in testing.
Martin Prikryl's WinSCP is freeware. We tested it in Vista and Windows 7, but it works in most versions of Windows back to Win95. Its ability to securely transfer files between far-flung PCs using several protocols earns our recommendation.
Publisher's Description
From Martin Prikryl:
Freeware SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol), FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and SCP (Secure Copy) client for Windows using SSH (Secure Shell). Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this basic function, WinSCP manages some other actions with files.
What's new in this version: Version 4.3.7 fixes progress window was incorrectly placed when reloading remote file opened in an Internal editor.
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4.3 starsout of 48 votes
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"david_gregory@yahoo.co.uk"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.5
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Summary
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"Fast, configurable UI, remote file editing."
Version: WinSCP 4.3.5
Pros
Launches fast. Responsive when browsing server.
Configurable user interface. Can make it really simple so it doesn't hurt your brain.
Edit remote files works well. No need to confirm upload after you save.
Lots of command line options. Great for me cause I launch it from a batch file.Cons
Haven't found any yet. If you don't like it, SmartFTP is a good alternative.
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"very nice software"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.5
Pros
shows system files and remote host files side by side, more intuitive, speedier than other comparable softwares.
Cons
none i can think of.
Summary
good for regular use.
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"if you like adware, install this"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.4
Pros
older versions work nice
Cons
"What's new in this version," says the publisher, but he didn't include everything. McAfee says this version contains adware, as stated above. That's an automatic no-go for me.
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"Fast, easy to use because of an eloquent design"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.3
Pros
I've used it for testing software, to perform tasks remotely.
Cons
none that I have experienced
Summary
Easy to use. Fast. Can be automated easily with software test automation tools, unlike Windows telnet.
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"Great free client"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.3
Pros
Free
Fast
Many feature of paid programs available
Good with PuttyCons
None I can think of
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"Easy to use, adequate to my needs."
Version: WinSCP 4.3.2
Pros
- editing of remote files
- integrates with putty sessions infoCons
- none as for now
Summary
Well done.
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"COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.2
Pros
COOL LIKE REALLY
Cons
LOLOLOL COOOOOOL
Summary
OK GUYZ THIS IS COOOOOOOOOOOOOOL SO OYSOME
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"Pretty good"
Version: WinSCP 4.2.9
Pros
There are not a lot of options out there for scp over windows. So it is nice this program is out there. It has all the regular ssh options. Unlike other reviews I did not come up with any adware.
Cons
When you save a file sometimes the password dialog comes up, but you don't know because it is underneath your editor of choice.
It opens a new instance of gedit everytime you open a new file.Summary
Definitely a good scp client. Use it on all my windows boxes.
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"Embedded with ADWARE!"
Version: WinSCP 4.2.9
Pros
The old version worked, but I remember having to clean my hdd for adware infection. Now this latest version has another embedded adware!
Install if you want your PC to slow to a crawl after adware bombardment!Cons
This program delivers potentially unwanted advertisements to your computer.
Security Essentials detected programs that may compromise your privacy or damage your computer.
Items: containerfile:D:\.\Downloads\ftp client winscp429setup.exeSummary
AVOID because of ADWARE hidden in the WinSCP file.
What else is hidden in it, keyloggers, spyware, viruses???
The author should know that every PC downloads AND SCANS for these infected trojans!!!
For shame on CNET too!
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