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You can obtain WinSCP from the [[&download|WinSCP download page]]. Follow the //Installation package// link. You should save the installer to an easily accessible location such as your Windows desktop or your //My Documents// folder. You can obtain WinSCP from the [[&download|WinSCP download page]]. Follow the //Installation package// link. You should save the installer to an easily accessible location such as your Windows desktop or your //My Documents// folder.
- your computer. If you choose not to restart, some WinSCP functions may not be available until you do so.+===== Installation ===== 
 +  - Open the installation program by double clicking on its icon. 
 +  - Select the [[languages|language]] you want to use (both for installation and later when using WinSCP). \\ \\ &screenshotpict(installer_lang) 
 +  - On //Welcome// and //License Agreement// screens click //Next// after reviewing them. 
 +  - You will be prompted to select a setup type. For basic setup, choose //Typical installation//. 
 +  - Then you will be prompted for //Initial User Settings//. This mainly allows you to select [[interfaces|user interface style]]. If you have used (and enjoyed) file managers like Total Commander, Servant Salamander or Norton Commander before, keep default //[[ui_commander|Commander interface]]//. Otherwise you will probably be more familiar with //[[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]]//.\\ \\ &screenshotpict(installer_user) 
 +  - After you select the interface, the //Ready to Install screen// opens. On this screen, you can review the installation options you've selected. Click //Install// to start the installation. 
 +  - A brief installation process will take place. You may have to restart your computer. If you choose not to restart, some WinSCP functions may not be available until you do so.
===== Further Reading ===== ===== Further Reading =====

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