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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 5.60 includes ability to delete Autocomplete (auto-completion) filter entries.
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"Added programs as well as tabs to Chrome and Explorer"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.57
Pros
Don't know.
Cons
Granted these things are always the user's responsibility, but I apparently wound up agreeing to have extra junk installed then had a devil of a time getting rid of it. Doing a malware scan right now to make sure I got everything. I used CNet's installer to try to avoid this type of situation.
Summary
I will not use this or any program that installs extra junk.
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"A great replacement for Windows Explorer"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.52
Pros
Full featured GUI! Comprehensive set of file and folder functions.
Cons
None, other than it takes a few tries to get Q-Dir the way you want it to appear.
Summary
Excellent file explorer application and it's free.
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"Let's me see move copy files on the PC and the network"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.52
Pros
Four panels, multiple tabs, can't ask for more.
Cons
Sometimes confused, doubles tab view. Sometimes slow to open.
Summary
It is multiple panel tab file viewer. You can move or copy across the panels or tabs. It's great!
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"Best file manager I have ever used"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.50
Pros
I use the 64-bit version on my desktop and the 32-bit on my laptop. Easy to use to move files, compare directories and keep things up-to-date in general.
Cons
None that I have found
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"Excellent for multi-file management!"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.46
Pros
Ease of use and installation! Customizable and works great on either laptops or desk tops with multi screens.
Cons
Have not found any yet.
Summary
Really helps when cleaning up multiple external HDD!!
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"Works perfectly; see as many PC directories as needed"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.42
Pros
4 view windows, plus multiple tabs per window. I view no less than 12 directories on four PCs each time I call Q-Dir up.
Cons
Sometimes slow to react to commands such as rename, and such
Summary
A great program that needs more Windows Explorer compatibility. Yet, it is still a great program!
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"pfff, epic"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.31
Pros
a geek's dream for organizing/viewing/browsing directory trees
Cons
i think it's supposed to have a preview pane built in... but i haven't seen where...
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"It works as a File Manager"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.28
Pros
4 windows plus extra tabs, lets me me keep up with network PCs as well as mine!
Cons
I cannot think of any
Summary
This software works! Add more functionality with FileMenuTools!
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"Neat program"
Version: Q-Dir (64-bit) 5.28
Pros
Can see what you are copying/moving/ deleteing in another directory without leaving the directory you are in.
Cons
Haven't found any.
Summary
Plus it's free!
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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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What's new in version 5.60
Version 5.60 includes ability to delete Autocomplete (auto-completion) filter entries.
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- Publisher
- Nenad Hrg
- Publisher Web Site
- http://www.softwareok.com
- Release Date
- June 17, 2013
- Date Added
- June 17, 2013
- Version
- 5.60
Category
- Category
- Utilities & Operating Systems
- Subcategory
- File Management
System Requirements
- Operating Systems
- Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008
- Additional Requirements
- Not available
Download Information
- File Size
- 839.38K
- File Name
- Q-Dir_Installer_x64.zip
Popularity
- Total Downloads
- 26,980
- Downloads Last Week
- 223
Pricing
- License Model
- Free
- Limitations
- Not available
- Price
- Not available
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