File Copy

File Copy is a tiny and portable software application that enables you to seamlessly copy files from one location to another. It doesn't contain comprehensive options or configuration parameters, making it suitable for all user levels.

Since there is no setup pack involved, you can drop the executable file in any part of the hard drive and just click it to launch the app. Another possibility is to keep it stored on a removable flash drive, in order to directly run it on any computer with minimum effort. Unlike most installers, it doesn't modify Windows registry settings, so it doesn't increase the risk of OS stability issues.

The interface is ultra simplistic, based on a small window that contains four buttons: for browsing the source file, setting the output destination, initializing the task, and clearing the selection, respectively.

You can use the file browser to locate the file you want to copy, since the drag-and-drop method is not supported. Instead of viewing all types of files, you can apply filters for executables, text documents, or images, depending on what you're looking for.

Once you indicate the output folder, you can start the copying procedure with one click. On completion, File Copy displays a confirmation message to notify you whether or not the task was successful. If the file already exists, it prompts the Windows Explorer dialog for file conflicts and ask you what to do (overwrite, skip, rename).

As expected, the tool didn't put a strain on the overall performance of the machine in our tests, since it needed low CPU and RAM to work properly. It carried out copying jobs very fast and didn't trigger the operating system to hang, crash or show errors.

On the other hand, it has a very short set of features. For instance, it doesn't integrate support for copying multiple files at a time or a directory. Nevertheless, it's free and speedy.