Path Copy Copy is an add-on for Windows Explorer that adds contextual menu items on all files and folders allowing the user to copy the path(s) in various formats.
Publisher’s description
What is Path Copy Copy?
Path Copy Copy is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from Charles Lechasseur. It ranks 17th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20.0, released on August 29, 2021. 2 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 66,160 times. The source code on GitHub (clechasseur/pathcopycopy) has 1,172 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “Copy file paths from Windows explorer's contextual menu”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Path Copy Copy is an open-source file managers & search tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Path Copy Copy safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1CD49BDD01D4543A3022A09BC4F638A6FAA1637F5AA1664E2C456A02C42DC3E1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0Latest | August 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 19.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CLechasseur.PathCopyCopy -echoco install path-copy-copy -yPathCopyCopy20.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Charles Lechasseur
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 20.0
- Released
- August 29, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 66,160
- GitHub stars
- 1,172
- GitHub forks
- 96
- Website
- pathcopycopy.github.io
- winget ID
- CLechasseur.PathCopyCopy
- Chocolatey package
- path-copy-copy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Path Copy Copy free?
Yes. Path Copy Copy is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Path Copy Copy safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Path Copy Copy with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Path Copy Copy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Path Copy Copy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Path Copy Copy?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Path Copy Copy without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Path Copy Copy?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
