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Freeware-Open Source Windows Explorer Replacement

  • 12-04-2006 4:37pm
    #1
    IronMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 598 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Today, I finally snapped when using Windows Explorer. I hate it, it wrecks with my karma. I am looking for a decent Explorer replacement, that is either freeware, or open source. I used to use Total Commander under Windows 2000, and while I liked the power that it gave me, I just didn't like the interface.

    I'm looking for something with two panes, each for a different drive or folder, possibly inbuilt ZIP and RAR support, a good search function. Not really looking for mass rename features, macros or anything else, but if they are included then fine. Anyone have any recommendations. Have been doing a quick bit of research, seems to be loads of shareware alternatives on the market, but if anyone has any suggestions then I would appreciate hearing them.


    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    WizZard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,762 ✭✭✭WizZard


    What exactly do you feel is wrong with explorer?
    There may be workarounds.


  • #3
    IronMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 598 ✭✭✭IronMan


    WizZard wrote:
    What exactly do you feel is wrong with explorer?
    There may be workarounds.

    Well, if I drag a large number of files from one drive to another, then it copies the file, if I move with folders on the same drive then it copies them.

    If I move a file called Setup.exe, using drag and drop, then it creates a shortcut regardless, doesn't make a copy. This is a major issue for me, in my line of work.

    I want to be able to have a default view for every folder I work, e.g I don't want music files appearing in a special music folder, with different layouts. I want all my folder in listed format, with last modified time as the default, across all local and network drives. The Apply to all folders option does not work well.

    I want dual paned display, with each drive having a tree view if needed.

    I don't want browser intergration.

    I want advanced file information in my display, without having to multiple click.

    I want it to remember my settings, every time!!!

    I want to be able to define a favourites list easily, and be able to move between these folders quickly and easily.

    Need I go on???


  • #4
    Spunog UIE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭Spunog UIE


    the default movement between drives under explorer is to copy. To move, you should either highlight all and right click drag them, then select move. Or to highlight them all and then ctrl x (cut), and then ctrl v (paste) them to the new drive.

    In explorer you can also add whatever fields you want to be displayed as columbs, or get plugins to show them as a pop up.

    I'm fairly sure there's a crazy dual pane hack out there somewhere but I can't find it. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO what other file managers can you get.

    xplorer² is probally the most popular, it comes as freeware and paid version, you can see the differences here:
    xplorer²


  • #5
    IronMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 598 ✭✭✭IronMan


    Cheers Gideon,

    I have used various plugins and scripts to implement functionality, but I would rather a versatile, single solution that allowed me carry out my work the way I wanted it to. I don't really mind paying, but free is always nice. Explorer is just too basic for what I need. I have written batch files, but they can be very limiting if content, file size, date modified features etc have to closely monitored.

    I' had a look at the link you sent, the pro version looks exactly what I am looking for. Windows design and icons etc, but with dual panels etc. I'll download the trial and run it on VMWare to see what the good word is.

    Cheers.


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