NexusFile

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3.5

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Average User Rating:

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4.1

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Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / March 23, 2010

Windows Explorer is a pretty basic application, and if you've ever tried to do any serious file management with it, you've probably wished for an alternative that's easier to work with. NexusFile is just such an alternative. This flexible file manager lets you work with files in ways that would be impossible with Windows Explorer.

The program's interface is fairly intuitive, although aesthetically it might not be everyone's cup of tea. White and colored type on a black background isn't the easiest thing to read, and although the program is skinnable, this is only true of the outer portions of the interface. Still, this is a relatively minor complaint, as NexusFile is easy to navigate and work with. The interface is divided into two panes, and users can navigate to any location on their computer in either pane and then drag and drop files between them. The program also has a series of helpful buttons across the top, allowing users to quickly access their desktop or documents, or view all audio, video, or image file in a given location. We were disappointed to find that NexusFile doesn't have a Help file, although there is an online forum where users can ask questions if they're really in a bind. Overall, we found NexusFile easy to use, and we think it's a significant improvement over Windows Explorer.

NexusFile is free. It comes as a ZIP file and is accessible after extraction with no need for installation. We recommend this program to all users.

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Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / March 23, 2010

NexusFile is free. It comes as a ZIP file and is accessible after extraction with no need for installation. We recommend this program to all users.

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5 stars

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"Life saving file manager................"

mtm66 December 20, 2015 / Version: NexusFile 5.3.3.5532

2015-12-20 18:11:34 | By mtm66

Pros

Recycle bin works! (xp)
Multiple Tabs
Dual Pane feature
Built Network tools like FTP Connect.
Zip and RAR extractor
Additional tools like File Splitter/Joiner, Compare Folder, Text Editor/Viewer
Run tasks

Cons

Found none so far......................

Summary

Editor's review excerpt "White and colored type on a black background isn't the easiest thing to read, and although the program is skinnable, this is only true of the outer portions of the interface." is not true - it's FULLY configurable, I currently have mine looking like explorer.

4 stars

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"So close...."

mss627 February 18, 2015 / Version: NexusFile 5.3.3.5532

2015-02-18 00:26:38 | By mss627

Pros

Dual Pane feature (If it's so simple why hasn't Microsoft incorporated it).
Built Network tools like FTP Connect.
Zip and RAR extractor
Additional tools like File Splitter/Joiner, Compare Folder, Text Editor/Viewer

Cons

No 64 bit version for Windows.

Summary

I'm sure there are better file managers but not at this price. NexusFile has been the go to File explorer in our datacenter for a couple of years now. My only gripe is that in a world of 64 bit processors how can there not be a 64 bit version for Windows? 8.1 doesn't even recognize it as an option relegating it to the (x86) folder.

3 stars

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"Useful features but don't throw out explorer yet."

mss627 July 21, 2011 / Version: NexusFile 5.3.1.5460

2011-07-21 04:25:08 | By mss627

Pros

Dual pane presentation. The ability to store directory locations. Useful FTP and folder compare functions.

Cons

Struggles in the UAC environment of Windows 7. Some simple explorer shortcuts don't translate.

Summary

This is a very useful utility. Unfortunately it doesn't complete replace windows explorer. I find myself still leaning on explorer when it come to file removal. Even when run in administrator mode NF has problems removing files. Many simple explorer shortcuts (e.g. select all) doesn't work in this program. Despite all the neat features I always wind up opening explorer during sessions. There have been updates that have eliminated some of the faults but there are still enough irritating quirks that keep me from using this program exclusively.

5 stars

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"A "Must Have" For Your Toolbox"

PJFTL March 11, 2011 / Version: NexusFile 5.2.4.5245

2011-03-11 11:17:44 | By PJFTL

Pros

Versatile file manipulation, view can be either a single or dual window, folder content comparison, has the ability to add files to an archive, and a great file renaming function

Cons

Some people may be crazy about the default colors

Summary

This utility has saved me alot of time by being able to batch tasks like renaming a lot of files with a single click and can handle a more than one condition for renaming. Being able to join a lot of smaller files into one for easier analsys and in the format you want. I had a bit of a learning curve as to what function was where, but the more I worked with it the easier it became and the organization made more sense. While I don't always use it, having the ability to have a window on the left with a view of a folder and another window on the right with a different folder displayed is very handy and time saving.

Some of the options you can configure are things like assigning function keys to perform certain tasks, you can change the colors from the default colors, default folder locations (documents, music, etc.), your view of folders and files, external archive programs, and more.

I've found NexusFile fills in a lot of the gaps Windows doesn't provide and for those it does, makes the use of them a lot easier to do. I personally have no problems recommending NexusFile to anyone and have recommended it to my friends who had the same needs I do.

5 stars

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"Very original and great looking file manager."

Haplochromis February 16, 2011 / Version: NexusFile 5.2.4.5245

2011-02-16 22:11:58 | By Haplochromis

Pros

Look and feel, original solutions.

Cons

No function to search files, limited ability to collaborate with external apps.

4 stars

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"Works great"

ers2121 January 22, 2011 / Version: NexusFile 5.2.4.5245

2011-01-22 10:26:06 | By ers2121

Pros

Faster than windows explorer at moving files, even on my slow-poke.

Cons

None so far.

Summary

I like the ability to move massive files between hard drives, it did it quickly and without errors, unlike Windows. Also liked the ability to change colors in Options for files and folders, allows you to see at a glance what you're dealing with.

4 stars

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"pretty wild program"

januaryone789 July 13, 2010 / Version: NexusFile 5.1.4

2010-07-13 12:55:22 | By januaryone789

Pros

i am having fun using this program to go into my system.

Cons

i can not find a search entire computer.

Summary

nexxus is either high tech or low tech, i have not figured it out yet. nexxus, thank you for this fun free program!

3 stars

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"Better than Windows Explorer (not saying much)"

mss627 July 04, 2010 / Version: NexusFile 5.1.4

2010-07-04 19:32:34 | By mss627

Pros

Dual window configuration.

Cons

Dumb color scheme. Not that much better than Windows Explorer. Difficulty sorting columns.

Summary

I don't know why windows doesnt allow multiple windows. This program allows two. Not a lot of features other than a few nice shortcuts. I'm not sure who came up with the color schemes but boo. It would also be nice to sort colomns without accessing the tools menu but hey it's free.

5 stars

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"Windows Explorer Replacement"

badbadbad911 June 15, 2010 / Version: NexusFile 5.1.4

2010-06-15 05:13:08 | By badbadbad911

Pros

I am using Vista, and find this program much easier and quicker to navigate and browse around my files and folders. Also has an array of helpful features, such as: disk cleanup, one click file rename, FTP, plus much more

Cons

The design is slightly lacking, but it's the way the program works that matters, not what it looks like

Summary

I highly recommend this to anyone considering an alternative to WinExplorer

5 stars

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"Fantastic altnernative to Windows Explorer"

badbadbad911 May 28, 2010 / Version: NexusFile 5.1.3

2010-05-28 22:56:06 | By badbadbad911

Pros

MUCH faster than Win Explorer. Nice looking GUI. Built-in FTP upload facility AND download facility. Extremely efficient Disk cleanup (built-in). Very fast to load.... I could go on and on!

Cons

Nothing really

Summary

This is an awesome alternative to Windows Explorer... you use it to access any files in your C Drive (my docs, my computer, program files, etc) - and it blows Win Explorer out of the water! It is super fast and super easy to use. I now mainly only use NexusFile when browsing through my files... it's much easier and faster than Windows.... AMAZING program, I highly recommend

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What's new in version 5.3.3.5532
Version 5.3.3.5532 has fixed FTP encoding problem.

General
Publisher	Xiles
Publisher web site	http://xiles.net
Release Date	December 08, 2012
Date Added	January 24, 2013
Version	5.3.3.5532

Category
Category	Utilities & Operating Systems
Subcategory	File Management

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows XP/Vista/7
Additional Requirements

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File Size	3.19MB
File Name	NexusFileSetup5.3.3.exe

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Total Downloads	13,832
Downloads Last Week	1

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License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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