Re: Windows Explorer replacement - are there any worth a look?

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Richard in AZ wrote:
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Nick wrote:
John <John@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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Windows Explorer is not the best in my opinion. Can anyone
here recommend a replacement that they have used on XP?
Preferably an app with a gui, command line window and search
capabilities.
Thanks,
John
Hi John:

Total Commander
http://www.ghisler.com/

The "Swiss Army Knife" of Windows file managers.

NG
Thanks Nick, I tried the free trial version yesterday and
evidently it only lets you start it three times. So that one is
a no-go as I obviously can't use it long enough to make any type
of decision. Maybe it works great but eye candy obviously wasn't
a priority.
John
John, as far as I know, there is no start limit. What you're seeing is a "nag" screen asing you to press button 1, 2, or 3.

The 30 day trial is fully functional and will continue working after the 30 day trial period. I've installed it on every customer computer I've worked on with no problems.

There are some good (free) plugins available on the website that enhance to program further.

Being an old Norton Commander user, I don't miss the Windows style "eye candy" and appreciate the speed and function of Total Commander

NG
Nope, now pressing any of the 3 buttons does nothing, the app just exits. The first try I pressed button #1 and it ran, the second time #2 etc. now none of the buttons work. Actually I should say 'did' as I un-installed it.

John

John sounds like a man that drives a $40,000 car and looks only for a free parking place with shade.



LOL ... Good one. No just looking for what I need.

John
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