Download DirectoryCompare Pro

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Linux Download

Installation Instructions

Windows - Quick Start

1. Download DirectoryComparePro-v1.01-Windows-STATIC.zip
2. Extract to any folder (e.g., C:\DirectoryComparePro or C:\Program Files\DirectoryComparePro)
3. Run DirectoryComparePro.exe - works immediately with zero dependencies!

Windows - Optional Installation (Context Menu + Shortcuts)

1. After extracting, right-click install.bat
2. Select "Run as administrator"
3. This will add:
   • Context menu integration (right-click folders → "Compare with DirectoryCompare Pro")
   • Start Menu shortcut
   • Optional Desktop shortcut
4. To uninstall, run uninstall.bat as administrator

Linux - Installation

1. Download DirectoryComparePro-v1.01-Linux.tar.gz
2. Extract the archive:

   tar -xzf DirectoryComparePro-v1.01-Linux.tar.gz
   cd DirectoryComparePro-v1.01-Linux

3. Install required dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian):

   sudo apt install libwxgtk3.2-1 libgit2-1.7 libarchive13 libssl3 libcurl4

4. Run directly:

   ./DirectoryComparePro

5. Optional: Install system-wide:

   sudo ./install.sh

   This adds the program to /usr/local/bin and creates a desktop entry.

System Requirements

Verify File Integrity

Always verify downloaded files using SHA-256 checksums to ensure they haven't been tampered with.

Windows PowerShell

Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 DirectoryComparePro-v1.01-Windows-STATIC.zip

Windows Command Prompt

certutil -hashfile DirectoryComparePro-v1.01-Windows-STATIC.zip SHA256

Linux/macOS

sha256sum DirectoryComparePro-v1.01-Linux.tar.gz

Expected Checksums

Security Note: If the checksums don't match, do NOT run the file. Download again from the official source.

What's Included

Features Included (100% Parity on Windows & Linux):

• N-way directory comparison (2, 3, 4+ sources)
• Git/GitHub integration (compare without checkout/cloning)
• FTP/FTPS/SFTP support
• Archive comparison (ZIP, TAR, 7Z, RAR, ISO, CAB, GZ, BZ2, XZ)
• Similarity search (text and image)
• 3-way merge with conflict resolution
• Export to CSV, HTML, JSON
• Smart folder alignment
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Bookmark management
• Enterprise RSA-2048 licensing (cross-platform keys)

Release Notes

Version 1.01 - December 28, 2025

Static Build + Linux Support

• Fully static Windows build - Zero DLL dependencies, single 15.4 MB executable
• Official Linux support - Ubuntu/Debian/Kali packages with full feature parity
• Cross-platform licensing - License keys work on both Windows and Linux
• Enhanced security - RSA-2048 machine-bound licensing with additional registry backups
• Bug fixes - Fixed type compatibility issues for cross-platform builds

Version 1.0.0 - December 25, 2025

Initial public release

• N-way comparison engine (compare 2+ sources simultaneously)
• Git/GitHub integration (compare without checkout/cloning)
• FTP/FTPS/SFTP support (compare remote servers)
• Archive comparison (10+ formats via libarchive)
• Similarity search (text and image algorithms)
• 3-way merge with Myers diff algorithm
• RSA-2048 licensing system (hardware-bound keys)
• Export to CSV, HTML, JSON
• Cross-platform foundation (100% Windows/Linux parity)

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues downloading or installing DirectoryCompare Pro, please visit our Support Page or email us at [email protected].