xplorer²

xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane orthodox file managers, helping you be productive with your documents, pictures, music, source code...

Freemium
Windows

xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane orthodox file managers, helping you be productive with your documents, pictures, music, source code and other files.

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full shell namespace browser dual panes and folder tabs preview documents, images, music etc. desktop search using all file attributes folder sizes and disk space visualization synchronize folder contents search for duplicate files to free space advanced copy, delete and rename operations filename color coding execute custom commands (even dos) fully customizable modern ribbon ui or traditional menu bar everyday efficiency and control manage large folders with ease lightweight system resource use native 32/64 bit and unicode versions

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