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| //This article contains detailed description of downloading and installing WinSCP. You may want to see [[guide_install|simplified guide]] to the process instead.// | //This article contains detailed description of downloading and installing WinSCP. You may want to see [[guide_install|simplified guide]] to the process instead.// | ||
| - | You can use WinSCP executable as a [[portable|portable application]] with its [[config|settings stored in an INI file]] and no installation required. This configuration is best for using WinSCP from removable media. If possible, you should complete a full installation. | + | Most users will prefer installing WinSCP for an easy setup. |
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| + | Though note that, if you prefer so, you can use WinSCP executable as a [[portable|portable application]] with its [[config|settings stored in an INI file]] and no installation required. This configuration is best for using WinSCP from a removable media. | ||
| ===== [[download]] Obtaining WinSCP ===== | ===== [[download]] Obtaining WinSCP ===== | ||
| You can obtain WinSCP from the [[&download|WinSCP download page]]. You should save the installer to an easily accessible location such as your Microsoft Windows desktop or your //My Documents// folder. | You can obtain WinSCP from the [[&download|WinSCP download page]]. You should save the installer to an easily accessible location such as your Microsoft Windows desktop or your //My Documents// folder. | ||
| + | WinSCP is also available from [[microsoft_store|Microsoft Store]]. | ||
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| - | ===== Automating Installation ===== | + | For corporate administrators, WinSCP is also available in a form of [[#msi|MSI package]]. |
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| + | ===== [[running]] Running the WinSCP Installation Program ===== | ||
| + | - If you have WinSCP running, close it. The installer will not run if it finds any instance of WinSCP running. | ||
| + | - Open the installation program by double-clicking on its icon. | ||
| + | - The [[ui_installer|WinSCP installer]] starts. Follow its instructions. | ||
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| + | ===== [[upgrade]] Upgrading WinSCP ===== | ||
| + | To upgrade WinSCP, [[#download|download]] the newer version, and then install it over your current version. The installation will preserve your configuration, and -- if necessary -- upgrade it.((The new WinSCP version will be installed in your language, unless this particular localization is abandoned for a long time. The installation package contains all the translations that are actively maintained at the time of its release. Otherwise you must [[languages#install|install the new translation]] manually, if available. Any translation from your previous WinSCP version will not work with the new version.)) | ||
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| + | When upgrading Portable executable, just replace the executable files with the new version. New version can always read configuration from the old version. | ||
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| + | You can check for [[incompatible_changes|rare backward incompatible changes]]. | ||
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| + | ===== [[downgrade]] Downgrading WinSCP ===== | ||
| + | In most cases, you may downgrade in the same way as upgrade (i.e. install the old version over the newer one). However safe way is to uninstall the newer version (while keeping your configuration) and only then install the old version. | ||
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| + | Note that some of your configurations may be lost when downgrading. To make sure that you will be able to downgrade, you should backup your [[config|configuration]] before the upgrade. | ||
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| + | ===== [[uninstalling]] Removing / Uninstalling WinSCP ===== | ||
| + | To remove WinSCP, go to //Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program//. &wincp &winvista &win7 &win8 This works for the classic installation only. [[microsoft_store|Microsoft Store installation]] cannot be removed this way. | ||
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| + | On Windows 11 and Windows 10, you can also use //Settings > Apps > Apps & features//. &win10 &win11 This works for either type of installations. In case you [[microsoft_store#transitioning|have both installations]], to distinguish them, check the program name. The classic installation has a version number in its name (e.g. //"WinSCP &winscp_stable_version"//), while the Store installation does not (on the other hand, it shows the author name – //"Martin Prikryl"//, and has //Advanced options// link and //Move// command). | ||
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| + | During the removal, the uninstaller of the classic installation will ask, if you want to remove [[ui_cleanup|WinSCP configuration and other data stored on your computer]]. When uninstalling the Store installation, its configuration is removed unconditionally (but not the configuration of any previous classic installation). | ||
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| + | ===== [[automating]] Automating Installation and Uninstallation ===== | ||
| WinSCP uses [[&url(innosetup)|Inno Setup]] as installer. It lets you use optional command-line parameters to automate the installation. | WinSCP uses [[&url(innosetup)|Inno Setup]] as installer. It lets you use optional command-line parameters to automate the installation. | ||
| You can use following parameters to automate the installation: | You can use following parameters to automate the installation: | ||
| - | * ''/SILENT'' - Runs the installer without any prompts (with the exception of error messages, etc.). Default selections are used for destination folder, components, etc. | + | * ''/LANG=language'' -- Runs the installer using the specified language. For the ''language'', use the //Code// from [[this>../translations.php|translations page]]. |
| - | * ''/VERYSILENT'' - As ''/SILENT'', but without showing the progress window. | + | * ''/==SILENT=='' -- Runs the installer without any prompts (with the exception of installation mode selection and error messages). Default selections are used for destination folder, components, etc. To select the [[ui_installer#mode|installation mode]], use ''/ALLUSERS'' or ''/CURRENTUSER''. |
| - | * ''/NORESTART'' - Instructs installer not to reboot even if it's necessary. | + | * ''/VERYSILENT'' -- As ''/SILENT'', but without showing the progress window. |
| - | * ''/LOG="filename"'' - Causes Setup to create a log file. | + | * ''/ALLUSERS'' -- Instructs installer to install in administrative [[ui_installer#mode|install mode]]. |
| - | * ''/LOADINF="filename"'' - Instructs Setup to load the settings from the specified file after having checked the command line. This file can be prepared using the ''/SAVEINF'' parameter. | + | * ''/CURRENTUSER'' -- Instructs installer to install in non administrative install mode. |
| - | * ''/SAVEINF="filename"'' - Instructs Setup to save installation settings to the specified file. | + | * ''/NORESTART'' -- Instructs installer not to reboot even if it's necessary. |
| - | * ''/NOCANDY'' - Do not show advertisements from [[opencandy|OpenCandy]] advertising network during installation. ((Parameter ''/NOCANDY'' is specific to WinSCP installer, it is not a generic parameter of Inno Setup.)) | + | * ''/LOG=%%"filename"%%'' -- Causes Setup to create a log file. |
| + | * ''/LOADINF=%%"filename"%%'' -- Instructs Setup to load the settings from the specified file after having checked the command line. This file can be prepared using the ''/SAVEINF'' parameter. | ||
| + | * ''/SAVEINF=%%"filename"%%'' -- Instructs Setup to save installation settings to the specified file. | ||
| + | * ''/NOCLOSEAPPLICATIONS'' -- Prevents Setup from closing applications using files that need to be updated by Setup. | ||
| - | For full list of parameters, refer to [[&url(innosetuphelp)|Inno Setup help]] (chapter //Other Information > Setup Command Line Parameters//). | + | See full list of [[https://jrsoftware.org/ishelp/index.php?topic=setupcmdline|Inno Setup setup command line parameters]]. |
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| + | WinSCP uninstaller (''unins000.exe'' in WinSCP installation directory) has the same parameters as above (except for ''/LOADINF'' and ''/SAVEINF''). | ||
| + | See full list of [[https://jrsoftware.org/ishelp/index.php?topic=uninstcmdline|Inno Setup uninstaller command line parameters]]. When running uninstaller silently, [[ui_cleanup|configuration and other data stored on your computer]] are not removed. | ||
| ===== Custom Distribution of WinSCP ===== | ===== Custom Distribution of WinSCP ===== | ||
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| Learn how a system administrator can [[administration|restrict or enforce certain functionality]] of the application. | Learn how a system administrator can [[administration|restrict or enforce certain functionality]] of the application. | ||
| - | ===== [[upgrade]] Upgrading WinSCP ===== | + | ===== [[verifying]] Verifying Integrity of Installer ===== |
| - | To upgrade WinSCP, [[installation#download|download]] the newer version, and then install it. The installation will preserve your configuration, and--if necessary--upgrade it. | + | Optionally, as a security measure, you can verify an integrity of the WinSCP installer binary before installing. |
| - | Any [[languages|translation]] from your previous WinSCP version will not work with the new version. You must [[languages#install|install the new translation]]. | + | In Windows File Explorer display //Properties// of the installer and verify a signature on the //Digital Signatures// tab. The installer should be signed by "Martin Prikryl". |
| - | When upgrading Portable executable, just replace the executable files with the new version. New version can always read configuration from the old version. | + | * The EV certificate used to sign the latest installers is valid from 2022-11-24 to 2026-02-18 and has the following SHA-1 thumbprint (hash): ''0dee8f52d6b8d8c4b2c9573f4299fd97d707bab7''. |
| + | * The EV certificate used to sign the older installers is valid from 2020-02-10 to 2023-02-17 and has the following %%SHA-1%% thumbprint (hash): ''fb845245cfbb0ee97e76c775348caa31d74bec4c''. | ||
| - | ===== Downgrading WinSCP ===== | + | &screenshotpict(certificate) |
| - | In most cases, you may downgrade in the same way as upgrade (i.e. install the old version over the newer one). However safe way is to uninstall the newer version (while keeping your configuration) and only then install the old version. | + | |
| - | Note that some of your configurations may be lost when downgrading. To make sure that you will be able to downgrade, you should backup your [[config|configuration]] before the upgrade. | + | The certificate can also be displayed on the User Account Control prompt, when starting an [[ui_installer#mode|installation for all users]]. |
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| + | You can also verify file integrity manually. Find ==checksums== of the installer binary in the release notes or on the [[this>../../download/WinSCP-&winscp_stable_version-Setup.exe/download|installer download page]]. You can cross-check the checksum against a [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/winscp/files/WinSCP/&winscp_stable_version/|copy of the release notes on the SourceForge server]]. Use the ''[[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/certutil|certutil]]'' tool to calculate a SHA-256 checksum of the downloaded installer and compare it. | ||
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| + | <code> | ||
| + | C:\...>certutil -hashfile WinSCP-&winscp_stable_version-Setup.exe SHA256 | ||
| + | SHA256 hash of WinSCP-&winscp_stable_version-Setup.exe: | ||
| + | &winscp_stable_setup_sha256 | ||
| + | CertUtil: -hashfile command completed successfully. | ||
| + | </code> | ||
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| + | ===== [[msi]] MSI Installer ===== | ||
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| + | For corporate administrators, WinSCP is also available in a form of [[&downloads#stable_msi|MSI installer]]. | ||
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| + | The installer has no configuration options. It installs complete WinSCP, including all translations, tools and extensions. | ||
| - | ===== Removing WinSCP ===== | ||
| - | To remove WinSCP, use //Add/Remove Programs// function in Microsoft Windows' Control Panel. During the removal, WinSCP will ask if you want to remove [[ui_cleanup|WinSCP configuration and other data stored on your computer]]. | ||