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FreeCommander is a file management program that lets users view their file hierarchies in two separate panes, making it easy to navigate between them. Although the program's interface leaves something to be desired, it contains many features that users may find useful when managing their files.
Our first impression of FreeCommander's interface was not favorable. The contents of our computer were displayed in both of the two viewing panes, and across the top of the interface were a slew of tiny, unlabeled buttons. Although the program's basic features were clear--it was easy, for example, to drag and drop files between the two panes--a lot of the program's other functions were not at all intuitive. We were further irritated by the fact that the program's Help file had to be downloaded separately, and although it is thorough, it's a little overwhelming and not entirely well organized. From what we could gather about the program's features, it appears that in addition to the basic cut/copy/paste sorts of functions, users can do other useful things like "pack" files into an archive. Users can also split large files into separate pieces, create filters for searching for specific file types, and create a favorites folder. In general, the program seems quite feature-rich, but the way the features are organized makes it hard to get a handle on what the program is actually capable of.
FreeCommander is free. It comes as a zip file, but installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to all users who don't mind taking some time to wade through an unintuitive interface.
Publisher's Description
From Marek Jasinski:
FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock. You can take FreeCommander anywhere - just copy the installation directory on a CD or USB-Stick - and you can even work with this program on a foreign computer.
What's new in this version: Version 2009.02b is a bug fix release.
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All versions:
4.6 starsout of 65 votes
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Current version:
4.7 starsout of 21 votes
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"Simply the best!"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
Great for copy and move ops. Double paned window really helps. Lots of options!
Cons
No update since 2010. But who needs it?
Summary
A must utility for any PC!
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"My favorite file manager by far!"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
Dual panes, customizable views, quick previews, lots of powerful extras
Cons
- In the advanced FreeCommande XE version (beta), column sizes aren't "sticky" - if you resize a column and then change your view, it goes back to the default. A small issue, but annoying. Shouldn't stop you from getting it, though!
- It doesn't completely understand WIndows 7's concept of "libraries". There are simple workarounds, though.
- These two little bitty issues are the only thing keeping me from rating it 5 starts. I'd like to be able to give it a 4.75...Summary
Get it! There's nothing else I've seen as good as FreeCommander XE
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"Great File Manager!"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
Dual panes, flat view of files from multiple folders, copies file locations, remembers where you are when you restart
Cons
No 64-bit version, yet
Summary
This does all the things I wish the horrible M$ Windows Explorer would do! How is it possible the M$ cannot get this right, whereas a free program nails it in one?
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"A very comprehensive file management app!"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
Has the most comprehensive set of file management tools of any product I've used. Best file search/finder capability around.
Cons
None at this time.
Summary
Though CommanderFree is freeware, the developer has put an extraordinary amount of time and effort in creating this utility program. He deserves a donation, if you like it. I donated, because it's a five piece of software!
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"Once downloaded, soon adopted."
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
- Tabbed folders that memorised on program exit
- Quick view of file contents (text files, pics and vids...)
- Nice sync / diff foldersCons
- Version 2009... Is product development abandoned ?
Summary
A MUST have utility
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"A solid and versatile file management utility"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
I have used Freecommander for a number of years. Frustration with Windows XP shall we say lacklustre or non-existent file management features drove me towards looking for alternatives. Freecommander ticked all the boxes, and is free to boot! Features I love:
* The tabbed, two-pane interface,
* Locking tabs with folders I use all the time so they are always just a click away,
* Compare and sync directories,
* Create MD5 sums with a keyboard shortcut,
* favorite tools toolbar providing quick access to applications I use all the time,
* etc etc
It has proven very stable over the years. The latest developmental FX version looks promising, too.Cons
The interface is perhaps a bit dated. There are no major cons with this application in my experience, and cannot think of anything that I would have found annoying of falling short of what it was supposed to do.
Summary
Solid file management utility that is easily customizable.
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"Try One Times__Easy and clean uninstall"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
FreeCommander isnt one software, lot+lot functions
3-5 mb
if u want portable posible
hard talk about Freecommander because have lot properties
sample: use for find, rename+multirename with lot custom, split,compress, lot shortcut pc function, multitab, .....Cons
possible atomic fault but first software for me
Summary
10 stars for me with this functions, install and try because light,3-5mb but have lot functions
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"Easy tool for file exploration"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
Full functioned.
Cons
Many, many functions.
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"Great software"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
I use it for multi rename and FTP.
Cons
Nothing to write here.
Summary
Excellent :))
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"Doesn't work well on my system"
Version: FreeCommander 2009.02b
Pros
I like the interface and the new features which I haven't seen in other similar programs.
Cons
If the program was fully functional on my system, like it is on most of my friends' computers, I'd like it a lot. On my PC, though, it crashes way too often, even though I have a terabyte of disk space and four gigs of memory. On my system, it runs extremely sluggishly, and even the recent update of this program I received from CNET wouldn't even install at all.
Summary
Seems like a good program for some, but it just doesn't run well on my system. Too many bugs and too many crashes.
