Use WinSCP as LOCAL file manager - possible ?

Is there a way to open WinSCP without having the Login screen be the default?

There are times when I'd love to use WinSCP as a local file manager without having to login to a remote system

Many thanks :)

In short, no you can't. It's technologically a very different beast.

This request has been added to the tracker:
https://winscp.net/tracker/1893
You can vote for it there.