Download WinSCP 5.1.2

An update for version 5.1 of WinSCP has been released. Released under an open source license, this program can securely copy files between two computers. The program supports ftp, secure ftp and the older scpprotocol. WinSCP is not only available as a standalone program, but also as plugin for the file managers FAR and Altap Salamander. Recently, the installation file includes an OpenCandy sponsor module, but there is also a download without this adware. The comprehensive list of changes in version 5.1 is up this page to find. This update mainly contains bug fixes.

Changes in version 5.1.2:

• Not poping up progress window when application is minimized. 943
• Ensuring uniqueness of the XML logging path in .NET assembly. 944
• Bug fix: Never create Quick Launch icon on Windows 7 and newer also from Preferences dialog.
• Bug fix: Failure when reconnecting main session while transferring files in the background. 939
• Bug fix: Hangs when stopping watching for changes in local folder. 915
• Bug fix: Failure when reporting usage statistics.
• Bug fix: Failure when closing application, while checking for application updates.
• Bug fix: Session settings TunnelHostKey was not working. 948
• Bug fix: Session and directory information was not shown on tray icon tooltip. 949