Replace your windows explorer with something better
Written under Technology Buzz, Utilities on Monday, 05th May 2008 . Jump to Comments
If you are one who opens more than a couple of windows to work with files from different folders then QTTabBar is the right software for you.
xplorer² lite is a very good alternative for your regular Explorer windows and performs better than QTTabBar. It is a lightweight version of xplorer² software which is available for commercial usage. It is free for personal and academic use.
ExplorerXP is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non - commercial use) file manager for Windows 2000/XP. Unlike the regular Windows Explorer, it displays the total size of each folder and allows you to browse multiple folders from a tabbed interface.
XPlorer is a substitute for the Windows Explorer, adding multi tabbed features. So it is possible to have lots of locations opened at the same time, while we can manage them in an easy and eficient way.
All of the above softwares help you add tabs and make your navigation easiers I am currently using xplorer² but have loved QTTabbar which is a awesome replacement for explorer, try out these and let me know how these work for you.
Do let me know your experiences with these softwares. If you have not used these then I definitely recommend you start using it.
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Well, I’ve tried Xplorer2 and indeed it is good but later on I’ve just started using windows explorer once again. As I was just too much used to it.
Anyway, very nice blog
I thnk u shld also mention abt Directory Opus really much easier and fully integrated with windows explorer..btw awesome post.
Hey Abhishek,
I have heard about directory opus but havent had the chance to use it.
Keith
Hey ReviewSaurus,
Thanks, I only use xplorer2 now and its addictive.
Keith
Never tried any Explorer alternatives. Thanks for the list, will try them soon!
@Shankar you should definitely try one out, if you are addicted to tabs then this is the right replacements.
Very good info man. I just tried QTTabBar, and its pretty good. The only problem I’ve found that is a little annoying is when exploring folders, if you hit the back button, it takes you right back to the 1st folder instead of the previous one. Unless I am missing something with a setting, it is still a very good freeware. I still think Total Commander for me though works best. Its very customizable and simple to use.
Hey E-Rock,
Why don’t you try out xPlorer2 its much better and i prefer that now.
Keith
Yea I just tried the lite version of xPlorer2 and it runs fast, not bad at all. Thanks for the suggestion Keith, I will play around with it for a bit and see how it compares to Total Commander.
Hey E-Rock my pleasure.
I don’t use Windows Explorer, but I’ll give these alternatives a try.
I use avant browser. It looks like Explorer and mozzila.
I’ve never tried any alternative of windows explorer. Actually, I feel that I have no reason to find new alternative but I will try your list. Thanks!
Magie this has definitely added value for me, and save me tons of time copying and pasting files and working with multiple files simultaneously.