cwRsync-client is a bare-bones Windows packaging of the rsync command-line tool. It lets you efficiently backup or synchronize files between local and remote systems using the powerful rsync algorithm, transferring only changed data. The package includes the necessary binaries and SSH support for secure transfers.
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- Visit the repository’s Releases page on GitHub and download the zip for the current version (e.g., cwrsync_6.4.6_x64_free.zip).
- Unzip it into a directory of your choosing (e.g., C:\cwrsync).
- Use the provided cwrsync.cmd for proper use or guidance
The archive contains rsync.exe, SSH related binaries, and supporting DLLs. The rsync binary provided has following convenient patches:
- transliterate
- timelimit
- ignore case
- unofficial patch to avoid permissions error for password file option
- FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- Changelog - Changes since Feb 2020 Changes before Feb 2020