WinSCP Installer

WinSCP installer, as most installers, require administrator privileges, so that it can install files in Program Files folder, create shortcuts for all users, etc.

For this reason the User Account Control (UAC) prompt pops up when the installer starts.

Confirm that you agree with the installation by clicking the Yes button.

In the latest stable version, if your account does not have administrator privileges, the prompt does not appear automatically. You have to open the context menu of the installer file (right click the file icon) and select the Run as administrator command. On the User Account Control prompt, select alternative account with the administrator privileges and enter its password.

In the latest beta version, the prompt appears automatically even for account without administrator privileges. If you cannot use another account with administrator privileges, you can reject the privileges elevation. The installer will continue, but it will install WinSCP to user local application data folder (typically C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\WinSCP) instead of the Program Files folder.

WinSCP installer has several pages that represent steps of the installation process:

• License Agreement
• Setup Type
• Select Destination Location
• Select Components
• Select Additional Tasks
• Initial User Settings
• Ready to Install
• Preparing to Install
• Completing the Wizard

Use buttons on the bottom of the installer window to control the isntallation process.

Use Accept/Next/Install/Finish button to proceed with the installation.

Use Back button to return to the previous page.

Use Cancel button to abort the installation.