Teracopy Portable

Pros

• Easy administrator validation
• Can be run on a thumb drive
• Checks for file corruption automatically
• Blindingly fast transfer rates

Cons

• Interface has a bit of a learning curve

TeraCopy Portable simplifies the process of copying files in Windows. Its use cases may be limited, but it's a valuable utility for users who regularly need to move files in large batches. The biggest advantage is speed. Windows' built-in utilities aren't exactly known for their speed, but the optimized performance of TeraCopy Portable can speed up your transfer rates considerably.

This software can also save you time having to diagnose and troubleshoot potential issues with a faulty file transfer. The slim but smart interface lets you remove unnecessary files from the file transfer, skip over corrupted files, and even wait for a stable connection before trying a file transfer. With the proper configuration, you can set up transfer automation that fits your needs easily.

The portable format here definitely gives TeraCopy a significantly higher level of versatility. There's no need to install it locally. Instead, you can run it directly from a flash drive - a huge asset if you're looking to save or backup files on a potentially compromised machine. You won't have to jump through hoops to mess with secure files either. TeraCopy simplifies the process of copying files that require administrator privileges.

TeraCopy may be simple, but it's also thorough. You can simply configure it and then let it run in the background as your dedicated file transfer client, or you can take a more hands-on approach and use it as an outright replacement for Windows Explorer. In either case, it's completely free to use, so there's no risk to give it a try.

Pros

• Easy administrator validation
• Can be run on a thumb drive
• Checks for file corruption automatically
• Blindingly fast transfer rates

Cons

• Interface has a bit of a learning curve