Four free file manager programs that beat Windows Explorer

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The Sweet Stuff: Software

Thursday September 10, 2009

Windows comes with a

file manager

in the form of

Windows Explorer

. This week in the Sweet Stuff Software, Doc Callahan will be looking at

four free alternative file managers that best Windows Explorer

in features, power and ease of use.

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Show Notes

Handy File Tool

- Has a "Basket" where you can copy files for later use.

- Online help and tutorials.

- A number of configurable options.

ExplorerXP

- Quick links to My Computer, Recycle Bin, and My Documents.

- Has a tabbed interface for viewing multiple folders.

- Has "Groups" where you can put files and/or folders you use most.

Alt Commander

- Has function keys assigned to functions like Rename, New Folder, and more.

- Has built-in FTP for connecting to your Web site.

- A handy Quick Launch feature for launching programs.

- Favorites for quick access to frequently used folders.

FreeCommander

- Nice, clean, interface.

- Has a built-in "Compare" feature for comparing folders.

- Also includes built-in Synchronization function.

- You can add your own "Favorite Tools" to the menu.

- Ability to ZIP and UNZIP files.

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By sandrila about three years ago
(2009-09-29 07:17:42)

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I use se-explorer from http://www.se-soft.com. it has audio player, pdf viewer, advanced and fast file search function etc. It has portable version and it's free