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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
On Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:24:40 +0000, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , FreeMan writes: [] Anyway, is there some free 3rd party Explorer replacement ? Yes, lots. Then what about a paid Explorer replacement ? Yes, a few. I DO NOT WANT a bunch of extra bells and whistles, just a better Explorer. I do not need more confusion. _Try_ Classic Shell (free);... Not being updated any more, the author got fed up with chasing the twice yearly version updates to Win10. |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
In message , mechanic
writes: On Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:24:40 +0000, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote: In message , FreeMan writes: [] Anyway, is there some free 3rd party Explorer replacement ? [] _Try_ Classic Shell (free);... Not being updated any more, the author got fed up with chasing the twice yearly version updates to Win10. I can't remember if FreeMan said which Windows he's on. (It works well in 7 and 8.) -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf .... referendum coverage is available with subtitles for the deaf, audio description for the blind, and ITV for the thick. - Dead Ringers, 2016-6-25 |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
I downloaded both the v17 free standard and portable versions.
I am trying the portable first. Win 10 fought me all the way trying to unzip and "install" the portable version. So far it looks interesting but does have many bells and whistles but maybe I can get use to it. I am looking for "Take Ownership" capability for win 10. Does these versions have that or similar ? |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
On Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:29:07 +0000, "J. P. Gilliver (John)"
wrote: In message , mechanic writes: On Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:24:40 +0000, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote: In message , FreeMan writes: [] Anyway, is there some free 3rd party Explorer replacement ? [] _Try_ Classic Shell (free);... Not being updated any more, the author got fed up with chasing the twice yearly version updates to Win10. I can't remember if FreeMan said which Windows he's on. (It works well in 7 and 8.) My wife uses it in Windows 10, and it works well there too. I personally prefer Start 10, but she likes Classic Shell, and has never even tried Start 10. However, neither of these is an Explorer replacement. |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
In message , Ken Blake
writes: On Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:29:07 +0000, "J. P. Gilliver (John)" wrote: In message , mechanic writes: On Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:24:40 +0000, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote: In message , FreeMan writes: [] Anyway, is there some free 3rd party Explorer replacement ? [] _Try_ Classic Shell (free);... Not being updated any more, the author got fed up with chasing the twice yearly version updates to Win10. I can't remember if FreeMan said which Windows he's on. (It works well in 7 and 8.) My wife uses it in Windows 10, and it works well there too. I personally prefer Start 10, but she likes Classic Shell, and has never even tried Start 10. However, neither of these is an Explorer replacement. But it does _tweak_ explorer somewhat - for example, by default it puts back the lines and [+]/[-] in the tree view pane. (Almost worth having - possibly is - for that alone. Though explorer++ as suggested earlier in this thread did too [unless that's because I had Classic running when I tried it].) -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf "I'm very peachable, if people know how to peach" - Sir David Attenborough (on being asked if he was tired of being described as impeachable), on Desert Island Discs, 2012-1-29. |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
On Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:12:32 -0800, FreeMan wrote:
Anyway, is there some free 3rd party Explorer replacement ? There are several. Then what about a paid Explorer replacement ? I DO NOT WANT a bunch of extra bells and whistles, just a better Explorer. I do not need more confusion. FreeCommander http://freecommander.com/en/downloads/ It may be too much for you, but there are portable versions you can play with: http://freecommander.com/en/downloads-portable/ -- s|b |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
Look like Explorer++ is what I want.
Will exercise it extensively and put it to the test. Explorer++ has a portable mode and can show folder sizes. see Tools / Options. It is fast and does not have the silly problems that Windows / File Explorer has. XYplorer looks very good too but seems to have more bells and whistles than I need. More confusion than I need. Thanks all ! |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
On Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:50:15 -0800, FreeMan wrote:
Look like Explorer++ is what I want. Will exercise it extensively and put it to the test. Explorer++ has a portable mode and can show folder sizes. see Tools / Options. It is fast and does not have the silly problems that Windows / File Explorer has. XYplorer looks very good too but seems to have more bells and whistles than I need. More confusion than I need. Thanks all ! I'm using this too in portable mode and like the fact it can replace the Windows File Explorer completely if you want it to. It has a single click option I had to set and I chose the middle of the three options to replace Explorer. That option sets all file folders to open with it except system folders like "My computer" and "Network" and " "Control panel". |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
On 2/14/2018 2:53 AM, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , Mike S writes: On 2/13/2018 4:14 PM, T wrote: [] On Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:12:32 -0800, FreeMan wrote: Anyway, is there some free 3rd party Explorer replacement ? [] Any open source ones you like as well? This has a clean interface (imo), loads really fast, and allows multiple tabs - which can be very useful. https://explorerplusplus.com/ Agreed, it's clean, very fast (instant for me), and also is a single executable that doesn't seem to require any installation. I see among its options that you can select whether it replaces explorer or not; can't quite see how that would work, unless you run it at startup, or it actually deletes the default explorer which would be dangerous. Agreed replacing explorer, I kept things simple and placed a shortcut to it on the taskbar. I've been using it for a couple of months and it's really nice having the multiple tabs. Middle-click on a folder opens that folder in a new tab, fast and convenient. |
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Windows / File Explorer Replacement
On 2018-02-14 18:50, FreeMan wrote:
Look like Explorer++ is what I want. Will exercise it extensively and put it to the test. Explorer++ has a portable mode and can show folder sizes. see Tools / Options. It is fast and does not have the silly problems that Windows / File Explorer has. Yeah, I refrained from mentioning Explorer++ (even tho I use it myself) because it is very old and buggy (try editing the settings file, you will discover full of inconsistencies and non-working settings). I'm not sure it is solid enough for everyday use. XYplorer looks very good too but seems to have more bells and whistles than I need. More confusion than I need. Yeah, it look gorgeous, but I have not yet had occasion to try it. Best Regards, -- ! _\|/_ Sylvain / ! (o o) Memberavid-Suzuki-Fdn/EFF/Red+Cross/SPCA/Planetary-Society oO-( )-Oo 0x2B | ~0x2B -Hamlet. |
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Paul wrote:
FreeMan wrote: Win XP and onward. I am sick and tired of Windows / File Explorer and its stupid interface I'm thinking Linux is an alternative. Think of the stories you'll have to tell when you get back. lol It's pretty great until you get there. |
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