Key settings for the copy engine, verification, and filesystem handling, with their defaults and descriptions.
Copy Engine Settings
| Setting | Default | Purpose |
|---|
| Threads | Auto | Parallel copy workers (Auto picks from the drive type) |
| Conflict Policy | Replace | How to handle existing files |
| Recovery Mode | On | Periodic checkpoints for crash resilience |
| System-Friendly Mode | Off | Throttle writes to keep the machine responsive |
Verification Settings
| Setting | Default | Purpose |
|---|
| Hash Method | None | Inline / post-copy verification algorithm |
| Verify Micros On Disk | Off | Re-read tiny files after writing |
| Copy Locked Files (VSS) | Off | Snapshot in-use files via Volume Shadow Copy |
Filesystem Settings
| Setting | Default | Purpose |
|---|
| Preserve Timestamps | Yes | Keep file modification/creation times |
| Preserve Attributes | Yes | Keep file attributes (readonly, hidden, etc.) |
| Copy Alternate Data Streams | Yes | Preserve NTFS ADS |
| Preserve Sparse Files | Yes | Maintain sparse markers |
| Preserve Compression | Yes | Keep NTFS compression flags |
Storage Location
Settings and per-user data (history, script history, license state) are stored under %LOCALAPPDATA%\BrutalCopy2. Theme, accent, window material, and progress-bar appearance are configured under Settings > Application Theme and Settings > Progress Bar.