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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 5.1.4 fixes error in .NET assembly when temporary path contains exclamation mark.
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4.3 starsout of 53 votes
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"Great Product for its use"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.8
Pros
Solid and very compatible with older version of Linux
Cons
I don't see any
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"Good product"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.7
Pros
I had lots of problems with Dreamweaver, Filezilla en Coreftp for updating files. Perhaps a serverproblem of a problem with IPV6, but with WinSCP updating files on the server isn't a problem. Does it in second.
Cons
Synchronizing doesn't work as it should in my case. Perhaps has something to do with settings. But with my problematic server and problems I'm glad as it is.
Summary
Good, reliable product, even in problematic cases.
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"Auto FTP syncing very handy for web developers"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.7
Pros
Monitors local file system for changes and uploads changed files via FTP.
Secure FTP support (SFTP)
Many features.Cons
With the many features it is not easy to use for beginners
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"Great! Easy to use!"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.7
Pros
Click and run.
Cons
None that I found
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"Nearly perfect"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.7
Pros
It is very efficient, easy operation, many controllable options, and not slow.
Cons
The progress window when transferring is extremely nagging, suspending all and any use of the program until the transfer finishes or is just cancelled. This problem made me uninstall it and find another one without this inconceivable design.
Summary
I would have opted for this otherwise excellent program if it wasn't for the permanent annoying progress window.
I also found difficulty when trying to resume broken uploads. After connection it was unable to resume.
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"Saved me time and reaching a deadline!"
Version: WinSCP 4.3.7
Pros
Can use easily out the box! Built in editor. Just like FTP but better!
Cons
None that I can see.
Summary
Worth downloading!
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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.
