Windows XP has been around for a very long time and Windows Explorer has always been an awkward and underpowered utility for managing files. As a result, an after-market has grown up of file managers to replace and enhance the functionality of Windows Explorer. Most of these programs cost $20 – $40.
FreeCommander does the job and as its name says — it’s free.
The feature list for FreeCommander is long and detailed but below are the top 12 reasons to use it.
To me, the most important features are that you can open up two panes, which makes it very easy to copy files and a tabbed interface for opening multiple pages. The built-in file viewer and archive handling is also very useful.
Main features in FreeCommander:
- Dual-panel technology - horizontal and vertical
- Tabbed interface
- 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
- Built in FTP client
- Easy access to system folders, control panel, desktop and start menu
- Copy, move, delete, rename files and folders
- Multi rename tool
- Wipe files
FreeCommander works for Windows/XP and Vista.
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