Pros:
- Preserve datestamps
- Remove redundant files and folders during transfer.
- Files are verified during transfer.
- Drag and drop functionality
Cons:
- Resource intensive
TeraCopy Review for Windows 10/11
Copying and pasting files and folders seems like a normal day-to-day activity, right? But, things can get frustrating when you have to literally babysit file copies and lose productivity. Enter a file copy software like TeraCopy that solves issues pertaining to copy-paste. In this post, we are going to review TeraCopy for PC and see how it can ease up the job of copying files, even if there are some stubborn problematic ones.
What is TeraCopy?
In simple terms, TeraCopy is a free-to-use Windows utility. It copies and pastes files and folders from one location to another faster than Windows' own file transfer system. It does this by skipping any erroneous or bad files. If there are any, it informs you about the same so that you can take action later. It also calculates the checksum values so that you don’t accidentally copy-paste identical files. It utilizes dynamically adjusted buffers to reduce transfer time. What’s even better is that in case there is an error in the transfer it’ll not terminate the whole transfer and will skip the problematic file only. We’ll also cover some of the alternatives to TeraCopy later. But, before we put TeraCopy head to head with some of the competitors in the market, you can check out who we are going to put it against in the posts that’ll follow.interface
- The File List that shows the files and folders transferred.
- Target destination and other “File Managers” used.
- Advanced Options related to files such as timestamps, streams, whether you want to save checksum files, etc.
- Status of previous transfers; how much time was taken, etc.
- Other Logs.
The above screenshot represents the context menu option that appears as you choose to paste files. What we liked is the fact that before pasting the files or folders, when the context menu appears, it gives you time to rethink if you want the operation to take place. It gives you three options where you can choose to copy-paste files with the help of Windows File Explorer. Or, you can choose TeraCopy to copy-paste files or even overwrite older files.
Features
1. Confirm Drag and Drop
Every time you drag and drop files or folders from one location to another, TeraCopy prevents you from accidentally moving folders. It shows you a confirmation dialog, something that we have already discussed in the “Interface” section.
2. Be In Control In Case of Copy Error
In case, an error surfaces while you are copying files, TeraCopy for Windows first tries to recover. In the worst-case scenario, if it is unable to do that, it will skip the file with issues and won’t stop the complete transfer.3. Increase In Transfer Speed By Eliminating Problematic Files
To ensure a swift transfer time, TeraCopy skips unnecessary files. It also shows errors that it detects during the transfer process. This way you can take action on the problematic files and only copy them.4. Keep the History of Directories
You can keep a history of recently used directories and transfers. This feature helps faster workflow and it even shows folders that are open in File Explorer or other file managers. You can keep the history for 1 day, 1 week, or permanently delete the history. You can even choose to never keep history or delete it.
5. Verify Files
When copying and pasting files, one thing that can be an issue is if you have copy-pasted identical files. This can hamper your computer’s storage. With TeraCopy software for Windows, you can compare the hash of source and target files. These include Panama Tiger, RipeMD, SHA-1, SHA-256, etc.
6. Preserve the Original Date And Time of the Files
When copying files from one location to another TeraCopy keeps the original date and time of file transfer.7. Delete Files In A Way That They Are Hard To Recover
When you open a file or files with TeraCopy and choose to delete it, you can either simply move it to the Recycle Bin from where it will still be recoverable. Or, there are two even more powerful options - You can choose to delete the file from the disk in which case it will be harder to recover or you can choose to wipe data completely.8. Test The Integrity of The Files
When copying a file from a less reliable source such as flash drives, TeraCopy Software lets you check the readability/ integrity of your files.Updates
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How To Use TeraCopy?
1. Download, install and run TeraCopy 2. When the software is downloaded, click on the Source to copy the files. Here you can add both files and folders.
3. Select the Target where you want to paste the files.
4. Click on the Move button to begin the copying process.
5. You can access the list of files that have been copied. Or, you can choose from previous target folders. You can even check the status of the transfer as well.
6. On the left-hand pane, you can access and act upon the copy-paste history.
