FTP Program Recommendations

radderfire · 28 Mar 2015 at 12:10

Hi Guys

So, after being let down by Filezilla as the installer from Sourceforge added malware to my computer, I need an FTP program recommendation, paid if needed.

Features desired:
- Windows 8.1 compatible.
- Ability to specify local and remote folders.
- If possible, ability to save all site settings in an exportable file.

Your recommendations please.

Thanks :cool:

radderfire · 28 Mar 2015 at 14:40

Anyone?

Rabtech · 28 Mar 2015 at 14:55

Filezilla already ticks all the boxes and don't let the silly sourceforge installer put you off.

On the download page click on show additional download options and it should give you a full version without the sourceforge crapware installer. Once downloaded, host it somewhere yourself, say a dropbox public link if you need to deploy it to multiple users.

martin9887 · 28 Mar 2015 at 14:58

Just download the FileZilla installer without all the rubbish in it.

This link should work - https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1

ED209 · 28 Mar 2015 at 15:58

I use filezilla to manage a csgo server and have no issues with it at all.

as martin says use the other link to download it and not their recommended one

oli356 · 28 Mar 2015 at 15:59

FileZilla and don't say yes to malware

Stoner81 · 28 Mar 2015 at 16:08

WinSCP is what I use.

Stoner81.

Deleted member 77746 · 28 Mar 2015 at 16:20

Stoner81 said:
WinSCP is what I use.

Stoner81.

WIN

Voicon · 28 Mar 2015 at 19:49

I prefer Filezila for FTP and sometimes FTP rush although FTP rush has had issues lately.

memyselfandi · 28 Mar 2015 at 21:38

Filezilla as per the above comments to avoid malware.

And don't use FTP use SFTP ... FTP sends the login username and password in clear text and is trivial to capture.

andy_mk3 · 28 Mar 2015 at 21:41

I've used FileZilla and I think it's CuteFTP before with zero problems in the past.

inogen · 28 Mar 2015 at 21:42

WinSCP is where it's at.

On Holiday · 28 Mar 2015 at 21:50

Filezilla. Don't use sourceforge installer and it'll be fine.

andy_mk3 · 28 Mar 2015 at 21:58

Archeum said:
Filezilla. Don't use sourceforge installer and it'll be fine.

I have to say for a site like sourceforge I am quite disappointed that they have gone down that route for installing programs. There's no need for it!

I downloaded CoreTemp a few weeks back from their own site, it comes it it's own installer now, no doubt with some adware. You have to click more options for the standalone download.

radderfire · 28 Mar 2015 at 22:33

I'm not sure I'm going to use Filezilla yet as I'm still a bit cross about the fact that it had that installer that has put malware onto my new Surface Pro 3, it's REALLY irritating. Despite going for a full Windows reset it still manages to hijack Chrome and i have to remove it again with malwarebytes.

I think I might prefer to pay for something after this.

oli356 · 28 Mar 2015 at 22:37

radderfire said:
I'm not sure I'm going to use Filezilla yet as I'm still a bit cross about the fact that it had that installer that has put malware onto my new Surface Pro 3, it's REALLY irritating. Despite going for a full Windows reset it still manages to hijack Chrome and i have to remove it again with malwarebytes.

I think I might prefer to pay for something after this.

Have you read any of this thread? FileZilla didn't add the malware, Sourceforge did.. I work in an office full of people with FileZilla,we are all ok...

radderfire · 28 Mar 2015 at 23:05

oli356 said:
Have you read any of this thread? FileZilla didn't add the malware, Sourceforge did.. I work in an office full of people with FileZilla,we are all ok...

Yeah I've read it, and I understand what people are saying, I'm just still in a bit of a huff at the moment.

Caged · 28 Mar 2015 at 23:08

andy_mk3 said:
I have to say for a site like sourceforge I am quite disappointed that they have gone down that route for installing programs. There's no need for it!

Presumably there is a need for it or it wouldn't have happened

Running a site serving files ain't cheap.

Semple · 28 Mar 2015 at 23:16

I think you're just going to have to chalk it down to experience and learn from your mistake.

Filezilla beats the majority of other FTP software out there, so you don't have much choice.

andy_mk3 · 28 Mar 2015 at 23:40

Caged said:
Presumably there is a need for it or it wouldn't have happened

Running a site serving files ain't cheap.

I agree, but it's enough to alienate people and lose them for good!