Re: Can I change my default file manager

Also, xplorer2 (lite or pro), and PowerFile (from the maker of the old Drag
& File, for anyone here old enough to remember) are pretty good. :-).

Personally, at least at this point, I prefer XYplorer, but YMMV. (for a
basic file manager, not an albatross).

The good thing about all of these is you don't have to wait a few seconds as
you do using windows explorer (for it to finally settle down with all those
extra, superflulous + signs initially presented on *every single folder*
(that change came with IE6).


BoB wrote:
"dljesse" wrote in message
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I would rather use something other than windows explorer, is there a
way to
change the default manager fro when I open folders?

There's some FREE file managers you can chose from at:

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/2007/PL2007FILEUTILITIES.php#2.01FileManager:Dualpane

XY, 2x and FreeCmdr are all quite good.


XYplorer (wasTrackerV3)
Company: --
Author: Donald Lessau
(Freeware) older version of a $ware program
http://www.xyplorer.com/free.php
Windows OS: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP NOTES: No files are added to your
system and your registry is not touched. You may need to install
GdiPlus.dll (GDI+) on OS that are older than Windows XP. A no install
version is available.
Languages: English
Description: XYplorer is an Advanced File System Explorer. It comes with
an Windows Explorer-like interface but has a far broader scope: you get
much more information and you get it all on the fly, plus variously
enhanced functionality and ease of use, tabbed browsing, extended file
find, reporting features, and instant preview of font, HTML, image,
audio, and video files, plus ASCII/binary file viewer.
Home page:
http://www.xyplorer.com/
Program description: download:
v 5.55.0001 (2007-11-29)
[ xyplorer_free.zip (835 KB)]
http://www.xyplorer.com/free.php


File Manager: Dual pane

2xExplorer (v 1.4.1.12)
Company: --
Author: Nikos Bozinis
(Donationware) (free) LFW (v 1.4.1.12)
http://netez.com/2xExplorer/
Windows OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP NOTES: No installation required.
One key is added to the registry.The thumbnail viewer.is not available
if you run 2xExplorer on Windows 95.
Languages: English and many other languages
Description: Lightweight and powerful, fully shell integrated and
extremely usable for increased everyday productivity, 2xExplorer is an
ideal dual-pane replacement for explorer, compatible with all 32-bit
windows platforms. NOTES: The help file is accessible from the Help
menu, but you must download it separately (right click and save)..
Home page:
http://netez.com/2xExplorer/
download page:
v 1.4.1.12 (2002-10-03)
[ 2xex1412.zip (391 KB)]
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/2xexplorer.html
Direct download:
help file (right click and save the file)
[ 2xExplorer.chm (151 KB)]
http://www.ps.ic.ac.uk/~umeca74/2xExplorer.chm
Buzzy's review:
http://www.buzzys.net/2xexplorer.html


freeCommander
Company: --
Author: Marek Jasinski

http://www.freecommander.com/
Windows OS: Windows NOTES: No registry entries. A no install version is
available
Languages: English and many other languages
Description: freeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard
windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows.
Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.
You can take freeCommander anywhere - just copy the installation
directory on a CD, USB-Stick or even a floppy disk - and you can even
work with this program on a foreign computer. Main features: dual-panel
technology; optional tree view for each panel; built in file viewer to
view files in hex, binary, text or image format; file viewer inside
archives too; built in archive handling: ZIP (read, write), CAB (read,
write), RAR (read); nested archive handling; easy access to system
folders, control panel, desktop and start menu; copy, move, delete,
rename files and folders; file splitting; file properties and context
menu; calculation of folder size; folder comparison / synchronization;
modification of file date and attributes; folder / program favorites;
file searching (inside archive too); file filters for display; DOS
command line.
Home page:
http://www.freecommander.com/
download pages:
v 2007.10a (2007-12-06)
[ fc_setup_.zip (2152 KB)]
http://www.freecommander.com/fc_downl_en.htm
[ FreeCommander200710a.zip (1847 KB)]
http://www.freecommander.com/fc_u3_en.htm


HTH,

BoB


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