How can I resume a broken SFTP download in Window 7 console?



SFTP, also known as Secure File Transfer Protocol, is a secure way to transfer files between two computers. It is similar to FTP, but uses an encrypted tunnel to protect the data being transferred. Many times large files are transferred via SFTP and it can take a long time to complete the transfer. Unfortunately, sometimes the connection between the two computers can be lost and the transfer must be restarted. This can be an annoying experience for the user, but there are ways to resume a broken SFTP download in Windows 7.

The first thing you will need to do is to identify the file that was being transferred. The easiest way to do this is to look for a file with the same name as the original file. It may be located in the same folder as the original file or in a temporary folder. Once you have identified the file you will need to find out the size of the file. This is because the resuming of the download will start from the last byte of the file that was transferred before the connection was lost.

Once you have identified the file and its size, you will need to connect to the server using an SFTP client. There are a few different SFTP clients available for Windows 7, such as FileZilla. Once you have connected to the server you will need to navigate to the folder where the file is located. You will then need to select the file and click on the “resume” button. This will start the download from the last byte of the file that was transferred before the connection was lost.

It is important to note that if the file has been changed on the server since the connection was lost, the file will not be successfully resumed. If the file has been changed, you will need to delete the old file and start the download from the beginning. In some cases it may be possible to find out if the file has been changed by checking the size of the file on the server.

It is also important to note that not all SFTP clients support resuming of downloads. Some clients do not support the feature, so you may need to switch to a different SFTP client to be able to resume the download.

Resuming a broken SFTP download in Windows 7 can be a bit of a hassle, but with the right steps it is possible. You will need to identify the file that was being transferred, find out its size, and then connect to the server using an SFTP client. Once you have connected to the server you can select the file and click on the “resume” button. It is important to note that if the file has been changed on the server since the connection was lost, the file will not be successfully resumed. In this case, you will need to delete the old file and start the download from the beginning.

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