Best Windows Explorer replacement?

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Will

I like Windows Explorer but there are a few things lacking. I was wondering
if anybody here can recommend an improvement and why they prefer another
program perhaps. I'd especially like it to be able to adjust the columne
width automatically for the widest name in that column. Sometimes you need
all the width in your display space possible and this would help that
situation. Several years ago I think I used something called Total
Commander which was interesting. Surely there are others.
 
I'd especially like it to be able to adjust the columne width automatically
for the widest name in that column.
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Press Ctrl + Plus key on the numeric keypad auto-sizes all columns
 
BeeCeeBee said:
I switched to Firefox about 3 months ago and played with it for a few
days trying to get used to it.

It is now my default browser and I have never looked back!!
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Since when was firefox a replacement for WINDOWS EXPLORER?
 
Dalo Harkin said:
I dont know about the best but there are a few options to you:-
Firefox
Opera to name a few - I like IE and therefore dont use any others, but
of the 2 firefox is more user friendly
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No... I don't think you are reading what the OP said.

WINDOWS EXPLORER
 
I switched to Firefox about 3 months ago and played with it for a few
days trying to get used to it.

It is now my default browser and I have never looked back!!
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The quality of the reactions from "computerhelpforums" is sub-optimal.
:-))

(you use Firefox as an alternative to Total Commander?)
 
Alister said:
No... I don't think you are reading what the OP said.

WINDOWS EXPLORER
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The Firefox users never miss an opportunity to plug their alternative even
if the discussion is on polystyrene manhole covers. They are almost as bad
as Linux-lovers.

I suppose they just dote on a world of cats with warts.
 
I like Windows Explorer but there are a few things lacking.  I was wondering
if anybody here can recommend an improvement and why they prefer another
program perhaps.  I'd especially like it to be able to adjust the columne
width automatically for the widest name in that column.  Sometimes you need
all the width in your display space possible and this would help that
situation.  Several years ago I think I used something called Total
Commander which was interesting.  Surely there are others.
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As you noticed, your thread has been "hijacked" to promote FireFox.
This is totally "bogus" as most "readers" see Explorer therefore they
will recommend Firefox as a replacement to Internet Explorer.

Will --

The problem with most Windows, since at least Windows 98, appears that
Microsoft has developed Internet Explorer and decided to link it as
the Windows Explorer. You might not find a better replacement to
Windows Explorer because of this.
 
I dont know about the best but there are a few options to you:-
Firefox
Opera to name a few - I like IE and therefore dont use any others, but
of the 2 firefox is more user friendly
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You are a moron.
 
I like Windows Explorer but there are a few things lacking. I was wondering
if anybody here can recommend an improvement and why they prefer another
program perhaps. I'd especially like it to be able to adjust the columne
width automatically for the widest name in that column. Sometimes you need
all the width in your display space possible and this would help that
situation. Several years ago I think I used something called Total
Commander which was interesting. Surely there are others.
Click to expand...

Xplorer2 lite . http://www.zabkat.com/x2lite.htm
 
The quality of the reactions from "computerhelpforums" is sub-optimal.
:-))

(you use Firefox as an alternative to Total Commander?)
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I have owned Total Commander since Win98 days. Worth every penny.

http://www.ghisler.com/

Some people use free FMs. A couple are nearly as good.
Alt.comp.freeware will be happy to point you to them.

BoB
 
The date and time was Thursday, May 07, 2009 12:36:30 AM, and on a whim,
Will pounded out on the keyboard:
I like Windows Explorer but there are a few things lacking. I was wondering
if anybody here can recommend an improvement and why they prefer another
program perhaps. I'd especially like it to be able to adjust the columne
width automatically for the widest name in that column. Sometimes you need
all the width in your display space possible and this would help that
situation. Several years ago I think I used something called Total
Commander which was interesting. Surely there are others.
Click to expand...

Hi Will,

Some misinterpreted "Windows Explorer" and thought you were asking about
Internet Explorer (I don't know how, but I'll give them the benefit of
the doubt).

I use the paid version of PowerDesk. There is a free one that may give
you everything you need:
Paid version
http://www.avanquest.com/USA/pc-utilities/utilities/desktop-tools/PowerDesk_Pro_7.html

free version
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/powerdeskfree.html


Terry R.
 
I like Windows Explorer but there are a few things lacking. I was
wondering if anybody here can recommend an improvement and why they
prefer another program perhaps. I'd especially like it to be able to
adjust the columne width automatically for the widest name in that
column. Sometimes you need all the width in your display space possible
and this would help that situation. Several years ago I think I used
something called Total Commander which was interesting. Surely there
are others.
Click to expand...

http://lifehacker.com/399155/five-best-alternative-file-managers
 
I like Windows Explorer but there are a few things lacking. I was wondering
if anybody here can recommend an improvement and why they prefer another
program perhaps.
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I like, and recommend that you try, Maxthon. It's free, so give it a
try.
 
I like, and recommend that you try, Maxthon. It's free, so give it a
try.
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Maxthon is an Internet Browser, last I knew. :-) (and not a replacement
for Windows Explorer) Such would be something like: XYplorer, or
xplorer2, or FreeCommander, EF Commander, or the like.
 
No, has to be numeric. You can dbl click the column divider in the column
header to autosize one column at a time.
 
I'd especially like it to be able to adjust the column width automatically
Press Ctrl + Plus key on the numeric keypad auto-sizes all columns
Click to expand...

Any way of doing that without the numeric keys? That sounds like a most
useful tip.
 
I like Windows Explorer but there are a few things lacking. I was
Such would be something like: XYplorer, or xplorer2, or FreeCommander, EF
Commander, or the like.
Click to expand...

Many thanks for all the suggestions! I never imagined there could be such a
selection of file managers. Great stuff from Usenet once again. :)
 
The date and time was Friday, May 08, 2009 12:50:18 AM, and on a whim,
Will pounded out on the keyboard:
Many thanks for all the suggestions! I never imagined there could be such a
selection of file managers. Great stuff from Usenet once again. :)
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You're welcome Will. Report back on which one you decide to use.


Terry R.
 
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