Close the exit pop-up of Xshell and Xftp free version.

Modifying the software may violate its license agreement. This article is provided for reference only and does not assume any legal responsibility.

Download#

Download and install a hexadecimal editor or use an online editor such as HexEd:

HexEd: https://hexed.it

Backup#

Locate the installation directory of Xshell and Xftp, usually located in the following paths:

C:\Program Files (x86)\NetSarang\Xshell 7
C:\Program Files (x86)\NetSarang\Xftp 7

Before modifying the original files, be sure to backup the Xshell.exe and Xftp.exe files in these two directories.

Modification#

Open the Xshell.exe and Xftp.exe files with a hexadecimal editor, search for the following hexadecimal strings and replace them (note: this string may vary depending on the version):

Xshell

74 11 6A 00 6A 07 6A 01

Replace with

EB 11 6A 00 6A 07 6A 01

That is, change the initial 74 to EB.

Xftp

75 10 6A 00 6A 07 50 6A

Replace with

EB 10 6A 00 6A 07 50 6A

That is, change the initial 75 to EB.

After completing the replacement, save and close the hexadecimal editor.

Testing#

Restart Xshell and Xftp, and check if there are any pop-ups when exiting. If there are none, it means the modification was successful.

Please note that when the software is updated, you may need to repeat this process. Also, it is recommended to support the software developer and purchase a genuine copy.