Download SecureCRT 6.0

VanDyke Software today released version 6.0 of SecureCRT. SecureCRT is a very elaborate version of Putty; a client for remote control, file transfer and data tunneling using ssh. This is a method of establishing a secure connection between two computers. Here, both the data and part of the IP traffic are encrypted via an encryption method. New in version 6.0 is, among other things, the improved user interface that now uses tabs for different connections, there is the possibility to put frequently used commands under a hotkey and there is now also a U3 smart drive installer available. The full changelog of this release looks like this:

New time saving features:

• Move tabs in and out of windows: Send an active tab to a new SecureCRT window, clone a tabbed session in a new window, or drag and drop between SecureCRT windows. This makes it easy to send a tabbed session to a new window, view the output of two sessions at the same time, and then drag the session back in.
• Button bar: Map buttons to configuration commands or actions, such as sending strings, running scripts, menu functions, and protocol commands. You can also create different button bars for specific sessions or operations.
• Launch external programs: Launch external programs (like your favorite editor, cmd.exe, or regedit) on the local machine through mapped keys and buttons on the button bar, reducing the number of context switches you need to make.
• Autoreconnect prompt and countdown in session window: The autoreconnect prompt and countdown are now displayed in the session window instead of in a dialog, allowing connected sessions to be used while a disconnected session is trying to reconnect.
• Use environment variables in paths: You can now use environment variables like APPDATA, TEMP, and USERPROFILE in paths specified in SecureCRT global and session options, making it easier to move/copy settings to other machines and to create configurations that will work for multiple users .

Improved user interface:

• Support for alpha transparency: Specify the transparency level for the active and inactive windows so that you can view what’s behind a SecureCRT window or easily compare the contents of two SecureCRT windows.
• New toolbar and menu bar themes: The toolbar and menu bar now use Windows display themes.
• Customize the toolbar and menu: New dialog supports dragging and dropping toolbar and menu items so that it’s easy to modify the toolbar and menu to suit your needs.

New installer options:

• Support for U3 smart drives: When installed to a U3 smart drive using the SecureCRT U3 installer, SecureCRT saves configuration and settings to the U3 drive, making it completely portable.
• Combined installer option for SecureCRT and SecureFX: An installer that installs both SecureCRT and SecureFX is now available. Both clients and their shared DLLs are installed into the same folder, making it easy to install SecureFX and SecureCRT and keep them in sync.
• MSI installers: MSI support allows you to distribute the applications through your distributions server using Group Policy and to automate installs through SMS or other install programs.

Other new features:

• Session locking: Lock sessions with a password while connected. While a session is locked, it cannot be typed in or closed.
• Check for product updates: An optional monthly pop-up dialog allows you to check for product updates.

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