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Editors’ Review

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Copying and moving files in Windows can be a slow and frustrating process, especially with large transfers or network issues. TeraCopy is a powerful utility designed to replace the default Windows file transfer dialog, offering a more robust and efficient solution for managing your files.

TeraCopy is a must-have for anyone who regularly handles large amounts of data, as it provides a suite of features that go beyond simple copying and pasting. Its intelligent error handling, file verification capabilities, and user-friendly interface make it a significant upgrade from the built-in Windows functionality.

A better way to handle file transfers

TeraCopy elevates the file transfer experience by addressing common pain points. Its most significant advantage is its resilience to errors; it won’t terminate an entire transfer due to a single problematic file. Instead, it intelligently skips the file, allowing the process to continue and providing an opportunity to retry the failed files later. This feature alone saves a tremendous amount of time and effort.

The Pro version of this offers a few nice-to-have extras, such as an interactive file list and the ability to save favorite folders. However, the core functionality of the free version is already a massive improvement. What's more, the program’s file verification feature is a crucial element for data integrity. Supporting a wide range of checksum algorithms ensures that the destination files are exact replicas of the source files.

In addition, this file management software also provides a solution for locked files by using a Windows Service and Volume Shadow Copy, which can transfer files that are currently in use by other processes, a task that often halts standard Windows copy operations. The Shell Integration feature is another highlight, as it seamlessly replaces the default copy and will immediately move functions in Explorer.

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  • Pros

    • Intelligent error handling and file verification
    • Task queuing to prevent system slowdowns
    • Seamless shell integration
    • Ability to copy locked files
  • Cons

    • Some advanced features are available in pro version

Bottom Line

A great tool for file management

Ultimately, TeraCopy is a reliable and feature-rich program that significantly improves the file transfer experience on Windows. It offers a much-needed upgrade to the default copy and move functions, providing better error handling, file verification, and a more informative user interface. While some features are exclusive to the Pro version, the free version is still an excellent choice for anyone looking to streamline their file management tasks.

What’s new in version 4.0

  • Shadow Copy support, which requires admin mode
  • Log entry copying and saving
  • Backspace navigation to parent folder
  • Auto-import of v3.x database files


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
4.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
2,187,410
Downloads Last Week
22

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3.9/5

151 User Votes


Developer’s Description

Transfer, copy, and move files quickly and securely.

TeraCopy is a free utility designed to copy files faster and more secure. It automatically switches between synchronous and asynchronous modes to improve the speed of file transfers. File verification: TeraCopy can test files after copy to ensure they are identical. This is done by comparing hashes of source and target files. Error recovery: in a case of a copy error, TeraCopy will try to recover and, in the worse case scenario, will simply skip the file, not terminating the entire transfer.

Create and verify checksum files: all popular formats are supported, including MD5, SHA, RIPEMD, Tiger, Whirpool and xxHash. Interactive file list: TeraCopy shows the failed file transfers and lets you fix the problem and recopy only the problem files. You can also remove unnecessary files or folders to reduce the transfer time. Informative progress bar: a speed graph inside the progress bar visually indicates problematic and skipped files using different colors. Shell integration: TeraCopy can completely replace the Explorer copy and move functions, enabling you to work with files as usual. You can also quickly set as target any folder open in Explorer.


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