There are numerous users who like to connect their computers in a network so that they can easily access each other’s PC whenever needed. Those who want a fast file transfer tool could give WinSCP a try, since it comes with a freeware license, so no money is required for its continuous usage.
It needs to be mentioned from the get-go that this application is addressed mainly to power users, as expert knowledge (or at least the guidance of an expert) is needed to correctly setup the software solution. Once the login process is complete, novices can manage the app on their own, without additional support. To speed up this process in the future, one can save their data as a session that can be loaded with ease whenever needed.
The user interface of WinSCP is intuitive and, according to the choice specified during installation, it displays either a single panel or two (this mode basically provides users with access to both the local and the remote location at the same time).
One can simply explore the files on their computer and choose the ones they want to transfer to the remote PC or FTP server. Also, they can print or compress remote files without needing to copy them to their PC beforehand.
Another function of WinSCP is that it can be used to compare folders and to synchronize their contents without additional effort. The application can also launch PuTTY if you want to modify Telnet or SSH parameters.
All in all, WinSCP can be of great help to all those who often need to process files from remote computers. Once the configuration is correctly set up, transferring and synchronizing data between two remote PC becomes a breeze.
What's New in This Release:
· New toolbar icons and 16×16 icon.
· Workspace can be saved.
· Using term Site instead of Stored session.
· Sites import from Filezilla.
· When upgrading, setup offers to restart Windows Explorer (or other applications), when drag&drop shell extension needs to be updated.
· While installing, setup offers sites import from PuTTY or Filezilla.
· Command to Import/restore configuration from INI file.
· On first edit, offers configuration of user’s custom text editor as default editor.
Simplified Transfer options dialog:
· The dialog is shown only on the first transfer, when using drag&drop, unless user explicitly opts to show it the next time.
· Moved the Newer and updated files only option to Transfer settings.
· Moved the Do not show this dialog box again checkbox below buttons.
· Hiding Transfer each file individually when not applicable.
· Icon to distinguish Copy/Move operation.
· Do not show this dialog box again implies saving transfer settings
Improved working with transfer settings and presets:
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Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:
· Offers to download or install software or components (such as browser toolbars) that the program does not require to fully function