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What is WinSCP.exe?

WinSCP.exe is an executable file associated with the software WinSCP, a popular free and open-source file transfer client for Microsoft Windows. It was developed by Martin Prikryl. The software is primarily used for secure file transfer between a local and a remote computer.

WinSCP is a powerful tool that supports SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol), SCP (Secure Copy Protocol), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), and WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning). It is particularly useful for transferring files securely over insecure networks, like the internet. It also provides a basic file manager functionality, making it easy to manage your files on the server.

WinSCP is needed when you want to transfer files securely between different systems. It encrypts both your files and your passwords, protecting them from being intercepted and read by others. It's also useful for automating file transfer processes with its scripting interface and .NET assembly.

There's no inherent need to remove WinSCP unless it's causing issues on your system, you no longer have a use for it, or you prefer a different file transfer client. Like any software, it should be kept up-to-date to protect against potential security vulnerabilities. If you find WinSCP.exe in a location other than "C:\Program Files (x86)\WinSCP", it could potentially be a malicious program disguising itself as WinSCP, in which case it should be removed.

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WinSCP.exe file information

The process known as WinSCP: SFTP, FTP, WebDAV (version S3 and SCP client) or WinSCP: SFTP, FTP and SCP client belongs to software WinSCP by (winscp.net).

Description: WinSCP.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. WinSCP.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—usually C:\Program Files (x86)\WinSCP\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 9,208,664 bytes or 9,212,248 bytes. file.net/process/winscp.exe.html 
WinSCP.exe is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. WinSCP.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and connect to the Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 12% dangerous.

Uninstalling this variant: The developer Winscp provides a website for help and for updates. There is also an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ WinSCP).

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If WinSCP.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes. The WinSCP.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file has a digital signature. WinSCP.exe is able to connect to the Internet, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.

Uninstalling this variant: The developer Winscp provides a support site for assistance, and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ WinSCP).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as WinSCP.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the WinSCP.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Best practices for resolving WinSCP issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with WinSCP. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the WinSCP.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



Other processes

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