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| //This guide contains simplified description of downloading and installing WinSCP. You may want to see [[installation|detailed documentation]] of the process instead.// | //This guide contains simplified description of downloading and installing WinSCP. You may want to see [[installation|detailed documentation]] of the process instead.// | ||
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| + | ===== Downloading ===== | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ===== 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. | ||
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| + | ===== Further Reading ===== | ||
| + | If you need more details check documentation for [[installation|installing]] WinSCP. | ||
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| + | Once you have WinSCP installed you may want to check: | ||
| + | * Other [[guides|guides]] to using WinSCP; | ||
| + | * [[task_index|Tasks]] you can do with WinSCP; | ||
| + | * Using WinSCP as [[portable|portable application]]. | ||
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