The only major failing of the tool is that if a file or folder is skipped due to an error occurring, Teracopy does not provide details of what type of error was encountered. Teracopy also allows users to pause and resume a transfer of digital content, provides a detailed log of the folders and files copied or moved, and can output a copy of the checksums generated for future use. An integrity check should be carried out whenever digital content is copied or moved, therefore using Teracopy streamlines the transfer process, consolidating two tasks into one. The main reason to use Teracopy is that it incorporates integrity checking into its transfer process.
The free version is generally suitable for the purposes of digital preservation. It is available under a “freemium” licence: meaning that there is a free version that can be used for non-commercial purposes, as well as a paid-for Pro version with additional functionality that can be used in commercial environments. Teracopy is “file transfer utility”, a tool for copying or moving digital content, that provides an alternative to the built-in (and more limited) functionality that is available within Windows Explorer. We will then go through how to download and open the tool and what preferences to set, and will finish with how to use the tool to copy digital content safely. It will start by introducing Teracopy and describing why you may wish to use it.
This page will provide an overview of a useful tool for digital preservation: Teracopy.
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