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CNET Editors' review
Q-Dir (64-bit) from Nenad Hrg is a freeware file manager with some interesting twists. Like other file management utilities, it displays your disk drives, files, folders, and other system information, making it easy to delete, copy, export, rename, and move files and folders. Q-Dir also offers optional context-menu integration and portable operation, but what really sets it apart from other file management tools is its highly flexible interface with "amazing Quadro-View technology." That sounds like something you'd find at the 1951 Motorama, not a 2011 file management utility, but it's actually a useful four-screen interface with variations. This setup lets you view multiple disks or directories simultaneously in one interface, ending desktop clutter and window-juggling. It also simplifies dragging and dropping and other file maintenance.
Q-Dir's default view is the four-pane 4-Dir Quadro-View window, which duplicates all window features and the same basic tree view in each pane. At the end of the program's main menu bar is a series of icons for toggling between its 12 different display configurations, such as 3-Dir (three windows), 2-Dir, horizontal, vertical, and so on, with an optional left-hand navigation panel and system tree view. With four drives on two physical hard disks in our system, Q-Dir's 4-Dir view was perfect for a one-look overview. Once we'd chosen our view, we could set it as the program's default. Each separate window offers a complete Explorer-style interface, so browsing to various folders and files had a familiar feel. Best of all, the clearly separated yet unified view ended the tedious business of resizing and dragging around various open windows or, worse, trying to use the navigation arrows to move between two or more directories. Q-Dir has some useful extras, too, such as a Magnifier tool, and many options relating to how it opens, runs, looks, and performs.
The 64-bit edition Q-Dir is one of the most flexible Windows file managers we've tried, with too many options to describe. There's a Help file if you need it, though its English language version seems to have been the product (or victim) of machine translation, with the occasional smile-provoking phrase. However, nothing about either the program or its documentation was unclear or confusing, and we recommend Q-Dir without reservation.
Publisher's Description
From Nenad Hrg:
Q-Dir (64-bit) makes your files and folder easy to manage. It is fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View technique. You don't have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. One can save many hand moves and also time. Q-Dir includes the following features like favorites, drag and drop, clipboard, all views, magnifier, color filter, highlight-filter, and quick-links.
What's new in this version: Version 5.12 includes optimization and correction of the function when drag and drop the files from other programs.
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"Great app for organization of files"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.01
Pros
All the functions of Windows Explorer, combined with the ability to see up to four directories at once. Multiple views possible.
Cons
None. And did I mention it's FREE.
Summary
I don't use this every day, but it has become a must when moving files and reorganizing folders. A definite keeper.
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"Like Windows Explorer on steroids!"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.94
Pros
Can use 3 or 4 separate windows.
Very easy to use.Cons
Best for monitors with larger screens.
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"Getting used to it"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.88
Pros
Easy to use. Have to still get used to the idea that it works better than the native Win7 interface.
Cons
Remembering that it's there.
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"Free, fast, easy way to copy/move files."
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.77
Pros
Launches quickly, makes it easy to compare directories and move/copy files from one drive/directory to another with only one open window. Integrates well with extensions like TeraCopy.
Cons
Feels a lot like the Win 98 version of Windows Explorer; doesn't always recognize file associations (i.e., may open a file in the standard default program rather than the one you have defined).
Summary
If you do a lot of drag & drop file copying/moving, Q-Dir will greatly simplify and speed up the process.
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"Great time saver!"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.70
Pros
Makes moving and copying much easier! This is a great time saver!!
Cons
None so far
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"multipanel file management"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.66
Pros
multipanel file management
Cons
occassional instabilities--source unknown
Summary
excellent and extremely useful
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"Easy to use."
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.59
Pros
You can look at four drives at once.
Cons
None so far
Summary
Very simple to use.
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"Excellent, does what it says."
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.59
Pros
Ease of use, clarity of design and powerful functionality.
Cons
None that I've found.
Summary
Recommend this if you're looking for a replacement or a way to augment Windows Explorer.
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"Great! Clear, clean and powerful!"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.57
Pros
Good integration with OS, both in function and design. Customizable, easy to change what and how informaiton is displayed. Fast.
Cons
Haven't found any yet...
Summary
Love it!
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"Good Program"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 4.56
Pros
Easy to install
Cons
none at all
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