Xplorer2 is a Windows Explorer like desktop file manager with some very unique features. Here are five quick reasons why you would love to use xplorer2 -
- Dual Pane - Great for moving or copying files from one pane to another.
- Tabs - Useful to have 10 different folders open at once (see image).
- Instant Preview - Preview most text, graphics, audio/video, and html & office documents.
- Visual Filter - View files which match a certain pattern (*.txt) in a folder.
- Find Text in files - Highlight files which contain certain text in them.
You can download the lite version of xplorer2 – it is free for private and academic use. A portable version of xplorer2 is also available – the unofficial version is free while the official one is note.
Also see: Find Files in Windows Vista via Explorer
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Reader Comments
I have used xplorer2 Pro for several years and would not be without. It works great on XP and Vista 32 bit. A 64bit version is on the way. If you want to do something in all likelyhood xplorer2 can do it and much better than Windows Explorer.
Written by Richard on 10.06.08
I use Xplorer2, and I love it!!
Written by Kyle Judkins on 10.06.08
Few useful keyboard shortcuts in xplorer2:
F8: Create a new folder
F7: Create a new file
Ctrl+Ins: Create a new tab
Tab: Switch between the two panes
The best feature of this program is its ability to remember where we navigated to, a smart history of sorts. So you can just keep hitting Return key to quickly reach to a folder/file you recently went to.
Written by Sridhar Katakam on 10.06.08
The tool looks great. I am looking for something similar which works in linux. Any suggestions?
Written by Arun on 10.06.08
Reminds me of a little program called FolderBox that I have had for a while, where you have dual panes for explorer…
Written by Michael on 10.07.08
I used to use xplorer2 but then I found Directory Opus and its MUCH better!
Written by jonno on 10.11.08
@jonno: Right. And the price is also MUCH higher.
Written by Sridhar Katakam on 10.12.08