V - The File Viewer for Windows

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Developer’s Description

View and find various types of files.

V is an all-purpose File Manager for Windows. It is a combination File Viewer, Directory Browser, File Finder, and File Unzipper. Features include Large file support, Dual Pane Interface, Thumbnails Mode, ZIP file support, File searching and GREP, Regular expressions, HEX and EBCDIC, Floating ruler and line number display, Command line support.

Version 9 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

V - The File Viewer for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: February 6, 2008

Latest update: November 9, 2008

Version: 9

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista

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Total Downloads: 41,043

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.1/5

9 User Votes

Gave me malware
scou_evhJanuary 13, 2014
Pros
there are none that I can see.
Cons
Did not open the file I wanted and instilled multiple unwanted programs on my computer
Summary
GREAT program to view file contents in ASCII or Hex
Abter1February 12, 2013
Pros
1) The key purpose of V is to look at (but not open) huge files, especially flat ASCII files. If you need to see what the heck is inside a file, but don't want to open it in a text editor, V is perfect. You can also look at an unknown file, and often determine what kind of file it is (exe, xlsx, dat, ...) 2) V is very quick, because it's not loading the whole file. V only shows the first chunk (default is 8 MB, but adjustable) of the file. You can browse through the subsequent chunks 1 at a time, or skip to top or bottom. 3) no max capacities that I know of (I've viewed 35 GB files). 4) you can control line wrapping, and view the file in either ASCII text, Hex, or a split screen with both. 5) V is a handy general file manager, with dual panes, search functions, file copying, etc. Normal mode when you double click is you view the file contents, but you can set it to open a file in its normal program if the extension is recognized (.xlsx, .doc, .pdf, .mdb, .SAS, .jpg).
Cons
1) V is a viewer, NOT an editor. Thats not really a Con...it is what it is. You can sweep-and-copy from V and take the data elsewhere, but if you can't change the file in any way within V. If you need to edit a file, V can call the editor you designate as the default from within V. Many may pick NotePad, WordPad, or any other simple editor. For dealing with large flat files I like SkimEdit (free ware here at CNet), but there are no doubt many others you may want. The original default is notepad (I think).
Summary
A can't-live-without utility for me; anyone who works with lots of ASCII data, will fine this a godsend.
A good file finder and viewer; similar to Explore.
grosswhJanuary 20, 2012
Pros
It uses the standard Explorer format, and has some interesting ways to find files with code lines. It won't read pdf files unless you install pdf iFilter; but that's true of every file finder/viewer.
Cons
Doesn't uninstall cleanly. I had to manually remove it. It's not significantly different from Explorer, so it may not be worth using. In Explorer for Win7, if you want to find a filename that contains a word in it, type - name: myword If you want to find any file with a specific word in its contents, then type - contains: myword If you want to find any file with a specific text string, type - contains: "my string (you only need the quotation mark at the beginning) That solves most of my search issues, so V gave me no added value.
Summary
A good file finder/viewer but not significantly better than Explorer.
V The File Viewer is one of my absolutely must-have apps
GeorgeB3June 4, 2008
Pros
File management is a critical daily process for me. With both single and dual pane views, V either gives me all the tools I need, or easy access to 3rd party tools; you can use the mouse, but I prefer the easy keyboard access provided for routine tasks (for example, easily copy a file name or the file's complete path to the clipboard). Text or hex file viewing is a major strong point, including file tailing for log files. Integrated support for 4-DOS style file comments is a major plus. I could go on-and-on, but instead I strongly suggest downloading a copy and review the "Summary of Features" in the help file for a complete (and better) listing of everything it does.
Cons
There's only one thing I don't like about this program: it doesn't work on a Mac, and probably never will.
Summary
Workhorse large file viewer gets the job done
writerjuddOctober 7, 2007
Pros
For working with really big text files (200 Gb+) I've not found a more stable yet versatile solution than V. It gets the job done every time. No crashing, no freezing.
Cons
For $20 dollars (with a 60 day trial), I'd be nuts to list any of my minor concerns.
Summary
I'm looking for an easy to use GREP pgm. V is far too complex.
wbeckmanJuly 17, 2007
Pros
The program seems to be professionally written.
Cons
The program overwhelms me for what I'm trying to do.
Summary
Excellent all round
March 24, 2004
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"V" is everything software should be - it's monumentally useful, it's cheap & it works!
A great software - if you need to browse (big) files - try this one!
DrorHarariSeptember 28, 2003
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I have purchased V years ago and am using it daily as a lightweight and effective way to navigate my folders and files (including Zip and Rar files). The program is super fast and support unlimited sized files. It supports various text and binary formats, including EBCDIC. It also includes strong and fast file search utility (GREP). Above all, this software has support big-time. For the one-time license I bought years ago, I keep getting new versions several times a year with new and relevant features. A great software - if you need to browse file - try this one!
December 3, 2002
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If you liked LIST.COM, you'll love V (The File Viewer). It has a ton of features that might would make it a suitable replacement for not only LIST.COM, but WIndows Explorer.