TeraCopy
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| Developer(s) | Code Sector |
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| Initial release | 16 May 2007[1] |
| Stable release | 3.17
/ December 3, 2023[2] |
| Operating system | Windows Vista and later Windows Server 2003 and later |
| Platform | IA-32, x86-64 |
| Size | 11 MB |
| Type | Utility software |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | codesector |
TeraCopy is a file transfer utility focused on data integrity, transfer reliability and the ability to pause and resume transfers. It dynamically adjusts buffers to reduce seek times and provides asynchronous copying to reduce overall transfer time between two storage media.[3]
In case of a transfer error, the utility re-tries multiple times. Eventually, it skips the file and continues processing other files. TeraCopy shows failed file transfers and allows the user to retry failed operations.[4] Since feedback about a failed transfer is limited to simply "Skipped", a user may struggle to fix the problem. With more detailed information (i.e. file name too long) the user might be able to better recover.
The utility is designed to run as an application or integrated in Windows Explorer to replace its copy and move functions. The author asserts that it has full Unicode support.[3]
The utility is licensed as freemium. A basic edition is offered as freeware that is restricted to a non-commercial environment. TeraCopy Pro, a shareware version of the utility, adds additional features such as a list of favorite folders for copy destination and the ability to modify the copy queue.[3]
Reception
[edit]In 2007, Ionut Ilascu from Softpedia.com commended the utility on its ability for its error recovery functionality and concluded "TeraCopy is a lot faster than Windows Explorer on XP is, but only with proper defragmentation. On Vista, it moves a tad slower even if defragmentation of the disk has been performed."[5]
In 2009 Jason Fitzpatrick from Lifehacker praised the usability by stating "It doesn't overwhelm you with a plethora of settings or options" and also called it "just advanced enough." Subsequently, Lifehacker visitors voted TeraCopy by a large margin as the best Windows file copier out of four other contestants.[6]
In a 2010 review, CNET called it a "nifty piece of freeware" and recommended it for all Windows users.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "TeraCopy 1". Download.com. CBS Interactive. 16 May 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ "TeraCopy 3.17". Code Sector. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Copy your files faster and easier". codesector.com. Code Sector. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ a b "TeraCopy editors' review". CNET. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ Ilascu, Ionut (17 August 2007). "Slickin' Fast Copy/Move". Softpedia. SoftNews NET SRL. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Jason (7 June 2009). "Five Best Alternative File Copiers". Retrieved 19 July 2014.