Can I get WinXP Windows Explorer for Win7?


  1. jacatone
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    Can I get WinXP Windows Explorer for Win7?


    I find the Windows Explorer file manager for Win7 to be kind of crappy. Is there a way to replace it with the much better one in WinXP Pro? Thanks.
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Jacatone,

    You might give the free program Classic Shell a try to see if thay may work for you. :)

    Welcome to Classic Shell

    Hope this helps,
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  4. jacatone
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    Classic shell just changes the start menu.
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  6. Ivo
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    jacatone said:
    Classic shell just changes the start menu.
    Not true. Classic Shell has a ton of features for Windows Explorer:
    Classic Shell: Features
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