A client program for the SSH, Telnet and Rlogin network protocols

PuTTY (32-bit)

PuTTY 0.54

  -  1.14 MB  -  Open Source

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of PuTTY 0.54.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of PuTTY (32-bit) or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- Port to Unix!
- Dynamic SSH port forwarding.
- Ability to leave DNS lookups to the proxy, when using a proxy.
- Sped up PSFTP.
- Fixed various bugs, notably one which was impeding port-forwarding of SMB.
- Some default settings changes: SSH and SSH-2 are now default, BCE is off.