Quest Secure Copy review
A focused Windows tool for preserving permissions and coordinating file-share migrations.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Quest Secure Copy is Windows software for moving files and folders between file servers, Windows systems, NAS devices, SAN environments using CIFS, and Azure file shares. It is aimed at server migrations, file-server consolidation, and storage moves where preserving access settings matters. The product covers NTFS permissions, ownership, attributes, other file metadata, share permissions, local users, and groups, making it suited to administrators coordinating batch migrations across supported Windows and storage environments.
For larger or staged moves, Secure Copy provides scheduled copy jobs, synchronization options, multithreading, bandwidth throttling, and pre- and post-migration tasks. Job dashboards, logs, and migration reports support operational tracking, while share recreation helps carry file-share structures to target systems. Utilities for home paths, profile paths, shortcuts, and links extend the workflow beyond copying files alone. These capabilities make the product a fit when migration control, access preservation, and cutover coordination are more important than a narrow file-transfer operation.
Quest advertises a 30-day trial, while paid access is handled through contact sales. The product’s Windows focus suits organizations working with Windows Server, Windows clients, supported NAS and SAN environments, Dell storage, Hitachi NAS, or Azure file shares. Teams seeking permission-aware, reportable file-share migrations should consider it; organizations needing a broader cross-platform migration tool or a self-service free plan should look elsewhere.
Quest Secure Copy pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Preserves NTFS permissions, ownership, attributes, and settings
- Recreates file shares and migrates local users and groups
- Adds scheduling, throttling, reporting, and link-update utilities
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform focus limits broader migration use cases
- Paid pricing is handled through contact sales
- No free plan is offered
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