Features
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License:
Free to try; $29.95 to buy
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
215,054
- Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
- Limitations:
21-day trial
- Date Added:
May 22, 2008
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Publisher's description of xplorer2
xplorer2 is a file and information manager that adheres to the philosophy efficiency through simplicity. Without reinventing the wheel, it integrates the best features of Windows shell architecture in a small, resource efficient package that's instantly familiar to work with. But look a little closer and you'll discover a whole new world under the surface that offers power, precision and flexibility and will boost your everyday productivity.
Version 1.7.1.3 includes unspecified updates.
Editor's review of xplorer2
5.0 stars
- "Improve your file browser"
Eat your heart out, Windows Explorer. This powerhouse file manager beats the pants off Microsoft's built-in utility on almost every count. Start with the interface: Xplorer2 lets you browse two or more folders in one window using panes (as in Total Commander or FAR) and tabs.
You can save several window layouts and quickly switch among them when necessary. Visual filters let you more easily navigate overcrowded directories. Selecting several files is a breeze, since you don't have to hold down the Ctrl key. Xplorer2's tweaks aren't limited to the interface, either. You can rename multiple files at once, split and merge files, synchronize folders, and shred data to prevent recovery.
The program supports NTFS hard links (which are more powerful than shortcuts, allowing you, for instance, to move the source file without breaking a link). An enhanced DOS command line lets you create scripts for processing file batches. All in all, there's a good chance you won't go back to Windows Explorer once you get a look at Xplorer2.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 91 votes
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: xplorer2 1.7.1.3
"Very Cool! I use it almost daily."
Pros: Seeing the size of the directories is invaluable.
Selecting multiple rows is very cool too.
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1 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: xplorer2 1.7.1.3
Pros: great product.
Cons: I don't know why but this release crashed on start up. I still give it 3 stars because the last release was great.
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: xplorer2 1.7.1.3
Pros: I've been using xplorer2 for about a couple of years, give or take, now, and you're right. Once you start using this, you'll NEVER go back to the standard, built-in Windows Explorer! I know I haven't. However, when I got it, it was FREE, well, sort of. You could send a donation to the developer if you chose to. But now they're charging THIRTY BUCKS for it?!?!? How disappointing!
Cons: It's not free anymore!
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: xplorer2 1.7.1.3
"the best replacement for explorer"
Pros: I have used a number of other windows explorer replacements, xplorer2 stands out from the rest in its clean interface and very useful features which I ACTUALLY USE, the 30$ is worth the time you save after switching to xplorer2.even the free - lite version offers a ton of features, make sure you check it out?oh yes it also light on resources (uses 4mb ram in my m/c!).
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: xplorer2 1.7.1.3
"I couldn't live without xplorer2"
Pros: The ability to view and compare 2 directories at once is invaluable and is a must for any IT professional. The copy function can be invoked with a single key and is very quick. Syncing of directories is supported. Also the ability to limit the number of files displayed ensures quicker file management. The preview function is useful and avoids the continuous switching between file views. This product is what Microsoft should have produced years ago.
Congratulation to the author someone who understands what power users actually do.
The cost for the Pro version is money well spent.
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