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Installation
This article contains detailed description of downloading and installing WinSCP. You may want to see simplified guide to the process instead.
You can use WinSCP executable as a portable application with its 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.
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Upgrading WinSCP
To upgrade WinSCP, download the newer version, and then install it. The installation will preserve your configuration, and–if necessary–upgrade it.
Any translation from your previous WinSCP version will not work with the new version. You must install the new translation.
When upgrading Portable executable, just replace the executable files with the new version. New version can always read configuration from the old version.
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.
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 configuration before the upgrade.
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 WinSCP configuration and other data stored on your computer.