mm22
Jun 6 2008, 03:47 AM
| | Hi,
although it has some useful features and it's (i'd hope so...) well integrated with the shell, the file explorer that comes with windows xp is not the best we can ask for... so I've always tried to use various other pieces of softwares randomly found on the net whenever I've had to intensively work on my file directory...
still I haven't found a very good one, all those I tried have some kind of bug or they are not really user friendly in some occasions... would anyone suggest a good FREEWARE file explorer?
thanks 
ps I just recalled how much i liked the File Manager on Windows 3.11!! maybe this is just a nostalgic thought and if I looked at it right now it'd look pretty poor but still i remember running it for a while when i switched to Win 98, wonder if it runs on XP.... |
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Live-Dimension
Jun 6 2008, 06:51 AM
Although it's far from finnished, Cario Shell looks interesting. As for what you've asked, I have seen occasional ones. Usually they are so over bloated with crap and addons it's not good for day-to-day stuff. I did come across this one Ultra Explorer. (Note: Page is part of a frame from http://mustangpeak.net/) and it doesn't seem that bad. If you try it, tell me how it goes! edit:Fixed Link
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bluechip
Jun 6 2008, 09:22 AM
I've always wanted an Explorer with tabs. Can anyone point me to the one with tabs from the one which u have used. I need the one that will intergrate into the shell and become the default explorer on my rig. I want something that installs like Teracopy. I also need the cab files so that I can slipstreamit into my XP installation CD. Pliz help on this one. QUOTE (Note: Page is part of a frame from http://mustangpeak.net/) and it doesn't seem that bad. If you try it, tell me how it goes! Why is it that 2 in every 10 links in the posts dont work?
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mm22
Jun 6 2008, 09:33 AM
Thanks Live-Dimension for your advice.... that Cairo project seems interesting, something to keep an eye on! as for the other one you mentioned I had a go and it's not bad, only minor graphical bugs but overall it's quite efficient and easy to use... it has double view pane so you can easily drag&drop files from one folder to another within the same window and also tabs... I wouldn't know about the cab files though
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delivi
Jun 6 2008, 03:07 PM
Here are some good shell replacement softwares for Windows XP they also come with custom file browsers. File Browser Replacements for Windows XP
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mm22
Jun 10 2008, 11:49 AM
QUOTE(delivi @ Jun 6 2008, 11:07 PM)  Here are some good shell replacement softwares for Windows XP they also come with custom file browsers. very comprehensive listing.... must bookmark it!
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cw123
Jun 17 2008, 05:48 PM
no arguement! defnitely it is Total commander! I use that for years. you guys can google it.
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