Do I need to enable verify-on-copy every time?

No, it's a persistent setting once enabled in Preferences, applying to future copy jobs until you turn it off.

Why does TeraCopy feel slower than a normal copy?

If verification is enabled, TeraCopy reads back the destination file to checksum it, which adds time but confirms the copy is intact.

Can I copy to two drives at once?

Simultaneous multi-destination copying is a Pro-edition feature in TeraCopy; check the official site for which edition supports it.

Is it safe to make TeraCopy the default copy handler?

Yes for most users, though if you ever uninstall TeraCopy first disable the integration so Explorer's native copy is restored cleanly.

How to Download and Use TeraCopy

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This guide walks through installing TeraCopy from its official source and configuring the features most people actually use: verify-on-copy, Explorer integration, and saved file lists.

Updated August 9, 2026 · PC Utility Hub Editorial Team

Download from the official source

1Go to codesector.com/teracopy in your browser.
2Choose the Basic (free) or Pro edition and download the Windows installer.
3Run the installer and review each screen rather than clicking through blindly, since some installers offer optional add-ons you can decline.

Avoid third-party download aggregator sites; use the vendor's own page or a trusted store listing.

Choosing shell integration options during setup

The installer asks whether to integrate TeraCopy into the Explorer right-click menu and whether to make it the default handler for copy and move. Enabling default-handler mode means every drag-and-drop or Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V in Explorer routes through TeraCopy; leaving it off means you invoke TeraCopy manually via the context menu when you want it.

Turning on verify-on-copy

1Open TeraCopy and go to its Settings/Preferences.
2Find the verification section and enable 'Verify after copy' (or the equivalent checksum option).
3Optionally choose the hash algorithm if more than one is offered (CRC32 is the common default).
4Run a test copy of a folder with a few files to confirm verification runs and reports success.

Verification adds time to every transfer because it re-reads the destination file to compute a checksum. Reserve it for transfers where data integrity actually matters.

Using saved file lists

TeraCopy can save the current queue of files as a list and reload it later, which is useful for repeating the same backup-style copy job (e.g., project folders to an external drive) without re-selecting everything each time.

1Queue the files/folders you want to copy in TeraCopy's window.
2Use the save-list option to export the queue.
3Reopen TeraCopy later and load the saved list to re-run the same job.

Handling errors and locked files

When TeraCopy hits a file that's in use or throws a read/write error, it pauses that item and continues with the rest of the queue instead of aborting the whole job. You can retry, skip, or investigate the failed item after the batch finishes, which is one of the main advantages over Explorer's default copy dialog.

Uninstalling or reverting shell integration

If you enabled TeraCopy as the default copy handler and want to revert to Explorer's native copy, open TeraCopy settings and disable the integration option, or uninstall TeraCopy entirely through Windows Settings > Apps.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to enable verify-on-copy every time?: No, it's a persistent setting once enabled in Preferences, applying to future copy jobs until you turn it off.
Why does TeraCopy feel slower than a normal copy?: If verification is enabled, TeraCopy reads back the destination file to checksum it, which adds time but confirms the copy is intact.
Can I copy to two drives at once?: Simultaneous multi-destination copying is a Pro-edition feature in TeraCopy; check the official site for which edition supports it.
Is it safe to make TeraCopy the default copy handler?: Yes for most users, though if you ever uninstall TeraCopy first disable the integration so Explorer's native copy is restored cleanly.