File Manager that works?

[PKFFW]

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

 

[jim0933]

Try Directory Opus 9. Free Trial Period: News

Jim

 

[PKFFW]

Thanks, will give it a whirl.

Anybody got any freeware options that are any good?

Cheers,
PKFFW

 

[swarfega]

Cubic Reality Software
and
xiles.net - programs

 

[chazcon]

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...

 

[Tews]

Directory Opus is an excellent dual pane explorer replacement .... its not free, but is well worth the price...get it -=> here

 

[nypop]

the best

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


Unreal Commander - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

 

[Mike Connor]

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

http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/135196-qttabbar-classic-shell.html

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[SledgeDG]

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

 

[tagen]

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

 

[MilesAhead]

Is your Windows 32 or 64 bit? I use FreeCommander every day on 32 bit. I don't have a problem with lockups. I use the file renamer. No issues I can think of.

Are you using verion 2009.02b ??

 

[Manigue]

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?

XYplorer
XYplorer - A Windows File Manager and Explorer Replacement

+ 1

Using YXplorer for a long time. Use with minimum configuration or go all out with many options. Been updating since V8.0. Now on V10.10. Worth the investment.

 

[jadinolf]

This is what I decided upon and purchased.

XYplorer - Product

Yes, I was a long time PowerDesk user.

 

[Manigue]

This is what I decided upon and purchased.

XYplorer - Product

Yes, I was a long time PowerDesk user.

Good choice. Current Version 11.40.

 

[jadinolf]

This is what I decided upon and purchased.

XYplorer - Product

Yes, I was a long time PowerDesk user.

Good choice. Current Version 11.40.

Yep

I bought the Home version. Far more than I need but it does what I want and then some.