File Manager that works?

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  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #1

    File Manager that works?


    Hi All,

    I was wondering if anyone can recommend an alternative file management program to windows explorer that works with Windows 7.

    Ones I've tried include..
    1: xplorer2 - Shuts down whenever I try renaming files. Will usually rename the first couple and then shut down.
    2: FreeCommander - Has the same problem as above but locks up and has to be shut down by using task manager. Also locks up when extracting zip files.
    3: PowerDesk 7 - Shuts down whenever I right click on either the C or D drives. Not really sure if this is a bug or not because I can right click on every other item with no problems.

    I just need a fairly simple manager with dual panes, a clean interface, is low on resource use and most of all is STABLE under windows 7.

    Suggestions?

    Cheers,
    PKFFW
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  2. Posts : 52
    Windows 7 Ultimate RTM
       #2

    Try Directory Opus 9. Free Trial Period: News

    Jim
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks, will give it a whirl.

    Anybody got any freeware options that are any good?

    Cheers,
    PKFFW
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  4. Posts : 4,925
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
       #4
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  5. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
       #5

    PKFFW said:
    Hi All,

    I was wondering if anyone can recommend an alternative file management program to windows explorer that works with Windows 7.

    Ones I've tried include..
    1: xplorer2 - Shuts down whenever I try renaming files. Will usually rename the first couple and then shut down.
    2: FreeCommander - Has the same problem as above but locks up and has to be shut down by using task manager. Also locks up when extracting zip files.
    3: PowerDesk 7 - Shuts down whenever I right click on either the C or D drives. Not really sure if this is a bug or not because I can right click on every other item with no problems.

    I just need a fairly simple manager with dual panes, a clean interface, is low on resource use and most of all is STABLE under windows 7.

    Suggestions?

    Cheers,
    PKFFW

    I feel your pain. Long time PowerDesk user. I spoke with the folks at Powerdesk (VCOM isn't it now?) and they noted that there is a patch in the works for Windows 7 due to be released Q1 2010. i will certainly purchase the patch/updated version/PowerDesk 8 or whatever they call it.

    In the meantime I am using xplorer2 Lite (free) which is working fine for me. If only it had the ability to create shortcut buttons across the top like PowerDesk...
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  6. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #6

    Directory Opus is an excellent dual pane explorer replacement .... its not free, but is well worth the price...get it -=> here
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  7. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    the best


    the best file manager for windows 7 is unreal commander....


    Unreal Commander - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
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  8. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #8

    I have tried quite a few, but the only thing that I now use is this;

    QTTabbar and Classic Shell

    Regards....Mike Connor
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  9. Posts : 2,009
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #9

    OK, I throw in Q-Dir
    Q-Dir - Download

    and Master-Commander
    Master Commander download and reviews from SnapFiles

    Both Freeware Dual pane explorers and not to shabby

    -DG
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  10. Posts : 43
    windows 7 64 Bit
       #10

    File Manager


    Hey-

    My vote is also with Cubic Explorer - but I like to use the portable DEV version. Works a little better on my 64 bit and then if explorer goes to hell I can use it as backup.

    Here's a great article from freeware genius - should help in your search.


    - Tagen
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