![]() ![]() ![]() We looked at 17 of these and found 10 that had many of the advanced features we were looking for. There are several freeware file managers that address this gap in Windows’ file management functionality. One of the major shortcomings is Explorer’s tendency to stop ongoing file operations if one of the files is locked or not available because of security settings, which makes it unclear which files where copied and which were not. Verdict:ĭespite a few annoying niggles, muCommander is well worth checking out, particularly if you’re looking for a cross-platform solution to your file management woes.File management in Windows (browsing, viewing, copying, deleting files etc) is an area where Windows Explorer is not sufficient for many people.Įxplorer lacks several functions such as a tabbed interface and multiple panes for organizing files easily, quick file viewing, sorting folders by folder size, enhanced archive management, multiple file renaming, to name a few. File ordering is now “natural”, meaning symbols come before digits, and filenames are displayed so the beginning and end is always visible, however small the window. There’s also a quick list for root folders – press + to reveal the pop-up menu. Later versions added tabbed browsing support, while the text viewer and editor can now display line numbers if required as well as wrap long lines of text. ![]() It’s here you discover that muCommander goes beyond simple file management, offering links to network shares, Bonjour services and a range of internet protocols, including FTP, HTTP and NFS, giving you access to remote directories too. There are a few niggles, largely down to the limitations of the Java platform – OS X apps or certain file types (we’re looking at you, OpenOffice) need to be opened with the Open Natively command, while the Open With option doesn’t dovetail in with the OS’s own – instead you need to grapple XML to build your own customised lists.īrowsing your drives is simple and quick: you can enter paths manually, create bookmarks for easy access to favourite folders or click the folder button to browse for a location. You can also open files directly from here, plus access some useful built-in tools, such as a text editor and file unpacker/packer. You’re then left with two panes, which work as you’d expect – drag and drop files between them to copy from one to the other, or hold as you drag to move instead of copy. Once installed, launch muCommander and choose your theme and look and feel – select one of each and the window updates to give you a preview before click OK. It’s not been built natively for Windows, Mac and Linux – instead, it utilises Java so development is concentrated on a single build, but applies equally to all versions. These file manager replacement tools aren’t new or rare, but what sets muCommander apart is the fact it’s cross-platform. If you’re frequently shunting files between two locations on your hard drive, one of the best things you can do is reach for a third-party file manager that lets you open a single window with two (or more) panes allowing you to set up source and destination locations quickly and easily. One of the weaknesses in Windows Explorer, OS X Finder and a myriad of Linux file managers is the fact they insist on opening two separate windows to view two different folders or drives. ![]()
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