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| ====== Download and Install WinSCP ====== | ====== Download and Install WinSCP ====== | ||
| - | //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 a simplified description of downloading and installing WinSCP. You may want to see [[installation|detailed documentation]] of the process instead.// |
| ===== Downloading ===== | ===== 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. | 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. | ||
| - | ===== Installation ===== | + | WinSCP is also available from [[microsoft_store|Microsoft Store]] for &store_price. |
| - | - 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) | + | µsoft_store_badge |
| - | - 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//. | + | ===== [[installation]] 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, Altap 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) | + | - Open the [[ui_installer|installation program]] by double-clicking on its icon. |
| - | - 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. | + | - If your Windows language is not supported by the installer, select an alternative [[languages|language]] you want to use (both for installation and later when using WinSCP). \\ \\ &screenshotpict(installer_lang) \\ |
| - | - 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. | + | - On the //[[ui_installer_license|License Agreement]]// screen click //Accept// after reviewing the license. |
| + | - You will be prompted to select a [[ui_installer_setuptype|setup type]]. For a basic setup, choose //[[ui_installer_setuptype#typical|Typical installation]]//. | ||
| + | - Then you will be prompted for //[[ui_installer_interface|Initial User Settings]]//. This allows you to select [[interfaces|user interface style]]. If you have used (and enjoyed) file managers like Total Commander, Altap 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 //[[ui_installer_ready|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 Windows File Explorer or your computer. If you choose not to restart, some WinSCP functions may not be available until you do so. | ||
| ===== Further Reading ===== | ===== Further Reading ===== | ||
| - | If you need more details check documentation for [[installation|installing]] WinSCP. | + | If you need more details, please check documentation for [[installation|installing]] WinSCP. |
| Once you have WinSCP installed you may want to check: | Once you have WinSCP installed you may want to check: | ||