FastCopy Portable is one of the fastest copy and delete tools available for Windows. Designed to handle Unicode and file paths exceeding the MAX_PATH limit (260 bytes), it offers seamless functionality for managing large file operations. Depending on whether the source and destination are on the same physical drive or different ones, FastCopy adjusts its operation for optimal performance:
- Different drives: Utilizes multi-threaded reading and writing simultaneously.
- Same drive: Uses a large buffer to read and write data in bulk for faster processing.
This portable application is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, and because it doesn’t rely on the operating system’s cache, it minimizes system load, ensuring other applications continue running smoothly. The read/write speeds are pushed to the device's hardware limits. With support for include/exclude filters (using UNIX wildcard syntax) and built purely with the Win32 API (no MFC), FastCopy is lightweight and incredibly efficient.
Why FastCopy Stands Out
Copying or moving files is one of the most frequent yet time-consuming tasks users face, often testing our patience. FastCopy addresses this problem by outperforming the default Windows file transfer system, delivering faster speeds and additional functionality such as quick synchronization and secure file deletion.
The Benefits of Being Portable
FastCopy requires no installation—just a single executable file. This means you can run it instantly with a double-click. It also leaves no footprint in the Windows Registry, making it perfect for use on the go. You can store it on a USB drive or other portable devices, allowing you to boost file transfer efficiency anywhere you need it.
Whether you're a casual user or a software professional, FastCopy Portable is an essential tool for optimizing file management tasks.
User interface
The interface is clean but you might find it a bit difficult at the first glance. It’s full of options and although FastCopy was designed to be a simple app, some could find it not so easy to use.
Copying or moving options
To start using it right away, just pick the source and the destination folder and you’re basically ready to go. Of course, there are some other options available, such as copying only the files that are different in size or date.
Check out info about the current task
Probably the greatest thing about FastCopy is that it also provides a set of very useful details regarding the copying process, such as the transfer rate, the file rate and the total time it needed to complete the operation. This way, it provides you with a means of monitoring its performance.
Testing its performance
During our tests FastCopy did a great job and shaved off a few seconds compared to the default ‘Copy’ action provided by Windows. Nevertheless, you should pay extra caution when selecting the method of transferring files because you can lose information.
For example selecting ‘Copy’ or ‘Move’ will overwrite files identical to ones coming from the source if they are already present in the destination directory.
An overall efficient and reliable file management tool
Overall, if you’re tired with the speed Windows’ copy function provides, FastCopy will come in very handy. Also, thanks to a strong feature pack, it is able to do a lot more than simply move files from one folder into another.
Features:
- FastCopy is the Fastest Copy/Backup Software on Windows
- It supports UNICODE and over MAX_PATH (260 characters) file pathnames.
- Because it uses multi-threads for Read/Write/Verify, Overlapped I/O, Direct I/O, so it brings out the best speed of devices.
- It supports Include/Exclude filter like a UNIX wildcard.
- It runs fast and does not hog resources, because MFC is not used. (Designed using Win32 API and C Runtime only)
v5 features:
- Addition of Perfect Verify.(Pro version only)
- Support for Windows 11 shell extension.
- Improved asynchronous I/O algorithm for further speed enhancements.
- 20% to 30% speed increase in high-speed SSD environments due to pre-allocation of space during privileged mode.
- Addition of “Verify,” “FC Verify Info Disp,” and “FC Verify Info Check (Pro version only)” to main commands.
- Support for CPU affinity.
- Addition of a setting to Drives that are always run in parallel (e.g. SSD-RAID).
Changelog:
Updated xxHash to the latest version (v0.8.3). Misc refine.