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WinSCP Error – your shell is probably incompatible with the application (RESOLVED)

You may get the following error message when using WinSCP error skipping startup message. your shell is probably incompatible with the application (bash is recommended).

Detailed below is how to fix this error.

On your connection click “Advanced

Under “Environment” select “SCP/Shell

Change the “Shell” option to /bin/sh

Save any settings and connect again, this time it should work

Jason Davies

I am one of the editors here at www.systemtek.co.uk I am a UK based technology professional, with an interest in computer security and telecoms.

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