NukedWhale Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Hello,I'm not a big fan of Windows Explorer, what good alternatives are available? Doesn't necessarily have to be free.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrofLuigi Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 This and nothing else. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NukedWhale Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Bah, there has to be alternatives available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmX.Memnoch Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 LiteStep is probably one of the oldest. I don't know how active it is though.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litestephttp://www.lsdev.org/news.phpYou could also try a Google search. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=w...ell+replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griefage Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Desktop shell replacements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Do you want to have another program to do your file management or change the appearance and/or function of the Windows shell?There are kind of two different "Windows Explorers", the file manager and the shell. Therefore we aren't quite sure what you really mean and want, hence the different suggestions posted by others.The term "Windows Explorer" is most commonly used when referring to the file manager, and if that's what you want then there are a number of options:xplorer² ("Pro" version is not free, but "lite" is)ExplorerXP (Free)And as GrofLuigi already mentioned, probably the most well known one:Total Commander (Shareware=you can test it for free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NukedWhale Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 I think I'm looking for a different File Management System, as opposed to a desktop shell. Anybody have personal experience and recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tain Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Read DL.'s post. It is excellent advice, and he clearly noted the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Those I mentioned are the most popular ones, but there are more:Read here, and here's a list of file managers.Let us know if you find something extraordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awergh Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 you could always use file manager from nt4, though that may be a little too old for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop7 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've always used Litestep, its perfect for minimalists :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj-kaiser Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 one filemanager to add:http://www.freecommander.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severach Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Why would you change the desktop shell which 99 44/100 % of all your users know how to use? Why not let the unwashed masses use Windows Explorer and you install the addon of your choice, such as Total Commander? If you force them to use another file manager they will be lost, things won't work right, and you'll get complaint calls just because you changed it. Windows Explorer is the devil you know and is best left right where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmX.Memnoch Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 And yet another one who just replies willy nilly without reading the entire thread. I think I'm looking for a different File Management System, as opposed to a desktop shell. Anybody have personal experience and recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJARRRPCGP Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 you could always use file manager from nt4, though that may be a little too old for youI heard that usually isn't stable! Also, trying to use that shell can cause a BSOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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