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Commander for Windows

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Key Details of Commander

  • Manage files and view images.
  • Last updated on 9/11/2013
  • There have been 9 updates
  • Virus scan status:

    Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staff

File management and viewing utilities are great for comparing, copying, and moving files and folders in one or more directories, especially if they also extract compressed files, rename files in batches, and display a wide range of image files with auto scaling and enhancement options. If they're free, compatible with all versions of Windows from 98 to 7, and have lots of options, like MeeSoft's Commander, then all the better. It displays JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, ICO, HIPS, CR2, WMF, EMF, and other file types, extracts ZIP and RAR files, and displays hex files.

Commander uses a split-view format with duplicate windows in one long, rectangular interface. Each window displays a list view of files in a directory under headings labeled Name, Size, Type, and Modified and an address bar with drop-down list. The main menu bar featured entries labeled File, Tools, View, Options, Shortcuts, and Help, the latter accessing a series of simple pop-ups and Web-based resources. Though Commander has a plain look, it hides a wide range of settings and options, everything from file associations (which we could also set during installation) to auto renaming to color settings. The Compare Directories tool analyzed our selected directories by modified time stamp, size, and data, while the Synchronize Directories tool copied files between our source and destination directories. We especially like the function key shortcuts listed along the bottom of the interface, which made basic commands quick and easy to perform. We also like the ability to specify additional Windows programs for editing and other functions. An optional thumbnails view, including the ability to set thumbnail size, made handling images simple.

Commander is an easy-to-use yet flexible and capable file viewer and manager that can help you keep your files, folders, and directories in order with a minimum of fuss. You can also download and install the free MeeSoft Image Analyzer to increase Commander's image-handling capabilities by adding compatibility with Tiff, JPEG 2000, RAS, PPM, and other file formats.

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Full Specifications

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.36
Version 1.36:
  • Add and delete files in ZIP archives.
  • Computes transfer rates when copying files to/from disk, FTP and archives.
  • Find in files supports text search in unicode files.
  • Fixed transparent PNG thumbnails.
  • Name filter in Order by sub menu.
  • Drive buttons in bottom toolbar.
GENERAL
Release
January 9, 2013
Latest update
September 11, 2013
Version
1.36
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows NT, Windows 2003, Windows 98, Windows Server, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows 7
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
39,451
Downloads Last Week
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Developer's Description

By MeeSoft
Manage files and view images.

File management utility and image viewer. The program has an effective split screen interface with two directory views or a directory view and a file viewer. Features include easy interface for copying and moving files/folders, directory contents size overview, extract files from RAR and ZIP archives, FTP client Text and hex file view, and can view CR2, BMP, WMF, EMF, ICO, CUR, JPEG, PNG, MNG, GIF, PCX and HIPS images. If MeeSoft Image Analyzer is installed, JPEG 2000, TIFF, RAS, PNM, PGM and PPM images are also supported.

Auto scaling and enhancement of images are suitable for browsing large pictures from digital cameras. You can compare directory contents, automatic rule-based renaming of files, keyboard shortcuts compatible with Norton Commander. Search for identical files by name, size, timestamp and/or contents. It has an advanced pocket calculator with equation solver.