Xplorer2 Lite User Reviews
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"Vast improvement over Windows Explorer in every way"
Version: Xplorer2 Lite 2.0.0.3
Pros
Feature rich, powerful and easy learning curve
Cons
Paid version even better; not so much a "con" as a caution that more is better, and more costs more.
Summary
Comparing Windows Explorer to Xplorer2 Lite is like comparing Zork I to X-box games. There is no real reason not to upgrade, unless you are invested in entry level computing. It's true that the Pro and Ultimate versions do still more, and the more you see the more you want, but you can adjust to mere wealth rather than vast riches easily enough. And more isn't that expensive.
I've encountered no deficits. The integration with Windows 7-64 seems flawless and the package is very robust. I've been using Lite for a couple months and wouldn't go back on a bet. Considering Pro, but I have yet to fully tap the resources provided by Lite. -
"Nice proggie BUT the Xplorer2 'Lite' is FAR less useful"
Version: Xplorer2 Lite 2.0.0.3
Pros
Very useful but limited by disabled options in the Lite version (vs. the $30 shareware version)
Cons
Can be a somewhat of hit-or-miss proposition and extremely frustrating experience while using it; because many of the 'more advanced' options (those that are made unavailable unless you upgrade to Pro) are not clearly labeled as such.
I actually used Xplorer2 (as well as its predecessor: 2xExplorer) Lite version; a dual-pane file manager for Microsoft Windows operating systems, for several years and enjoyed it very much as an alternative to Windows Explorer... However, I gradually became disenchanted that the more advanced features are restricted to the Pro version. For example: As opposed to the professional version; this lesser version basically lacks customizability and any "search command." Additionally, Check Duplicates and Compare Subfolders functions are disabled in the 'free' lite version. Three other man features of the Xplorer2 Professional version not present in the lite version are advanced search (Omni-Finder), full Unicode support and robust transfer.Summary
Often time's free versions of software are independent of their paid upgrade, however Xplorer2 Lite is simply Xplorer2 with more than just a few of the far more useful options turned off. This can make for an extremely frustrating experience while using it, because many of the options (those that are made unavailable) are not clearly labeled as such. But for me, the biggest negative is that you still must use the Windows Explorer search function in order to search for any files. Don't get me wrong here, I'm not really complaining because Xplorer2 Lite, which is offered free for personal and academic use and is actually an overall useful program; however the fact remains that it is - simply put - the free version of the far more useful paid software (which incidentally only costs around $30 bucks and well worth it; for what you get, particularly if you fancy the advanced features).
Side Note: Be sure to check out the Feature Comparison Table at the developer's website. This table compares Windows Explorer (windows 7 version), and the lite and professional versions of xplorer2 -
"Free version doesn't replace Windows Search function"
Version: Xplorer2 Lite 2.0.0.3
Pros
Free - but a trial version
Cons
Trial version
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