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FastCopy

The Fastest Copy/Backup Software on Windows

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FastCopy is a file copy, move, and backup utility for Windows that addresses the limited transfer speeds of Explorer by using multi-threaded read/write/verify operations, overlapped I/O, and direct I/O to make better use of storage device performance. It supports UNICODE and file paths longer than 260 characters, and include/exclude filters using UNIX-style wildcards.

Verification is built in, with hash values recorded per file, and version 5 adds Perfect Verify (Pro only), CPU affinity, silent data corruption detection, and operation modes including Verify, Move (no overwrite), and FC Verify Info Check. It integrates with the Windows 11 shell extension for drag-and-drop and copy-and-paste operations, and offers an elevate option for privileged mode.

FastCopy is aimed at Windows users who need faster file operations, including workplace use, where a Pro license is required for continued use. It is available as a 32-bit and 64-bit installer, with some features restricted to the Pro edition.

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