Getting Started

System requirements, installation, and first run / trial activation for Brutal Copy 2.

System Requirements

Brutal Copy 2 runs on Windows 10 (version 22H2) or later, including Windows 11. It is fully self-contained — compiled with .NET Native AOT — so there is no .NET runtime to install. Just run the installer.

Hardware requirements are minimal: any modern x64 processor, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for large parallel transfers), and around 100 MB of disk space for the application.

Installation

Run BrutalCopy2-Setup-v<version>.exe and follow the on-screen steps. The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\Limintel\Brutal Copy 2. The installer creates Start Menu and desktop shortcuts, optionally registers the Windows Explorer right-click integration, and (on by default) adds a Windows Defender exclusion so copies run at full speed.

For unattended / enterprise deployment, run the installer elevated with /S (or --silent) for a silent install, and /D=PATH to set the install directory. Use /NoShell, /NoDesktop, /NoStartMenu, or /NoDefender to skip individual steps.

First Run & Trial

On first launch, Brutal Copy 2 starts a 30-day free trial with all features unlocked. The trial is server-enforced and cannot be reset by reinstalling or deleting local files.

When the trial expires, a one-time 30-day extension is available in exchange for brief feedback. After that, purchase a license at /brutalcopy/pricing to continue using the application.

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