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:
· Synchronization preview in scripting.
· Showing number of active and pending transfers on queue label.
· Configurable minimal and maximal supported TLS/SSL version.
· Information about TLS/SSL version and cipher used in available on Server and protocol information dialog and main window status bar.
· Ctrl+W shortcut for closing tab (session).
· Bug fix: Local directory box was missing on Advanced Site Settings dialog.
· Bug fix: Redundant reading of directory contents before file download when MLSD is in use.
· Bug fix: Incorrect encryption of passwords protected with master password, potentially leading to loss of stored passwords.
· Bug fix: When adding password to existing site, new password can possibly be unprotected with master password.
· Bug fix: Failure when starting with default session settings having a password set protected with master password.
· Bug fix: Not allowing search path to exceed system limit of 2048 characters.
· Bug fix: Pending queued transfers were omitted from...
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