Xplorer2 Ultimate for Windows

User Reviews

• Not very stable, sometimes crashes

  sellyourmomJanuary 30, 2015

  Pros

  Allows you to change the background color in a file explorer window, which cannot be done in Windows Explorer (it has the tiring white background color). Free of the file search bug that is present in Windows Explorer (if you are searching for files that contain your search word in the file name, Windows Explorer cannot find the files where the file name does not start with your search word). In contrast to WindowBlinds, Xplorer2 does not crash the operating system (although the program sometimes crashes itself).

  Cons

  Not very stable. I have Windows 8, 64-bit version; I have never seen Windows Explorer crash. In contrast, Xplorer2 crashes every few days, especially when I launch the Control Panel.

  Summary

  I went back to Windows Explorer and reduced the size of its Window, to minimize the unpleasant white color. The search bug can be solved if you insert an asterisk before a search word (you have to do 2 searches each time: the search word alone to find files whose names start with your search word; and the search word with the asterisk at the beginning in order to find files where the search word is in the middle of the file name). You can change the white background color in most programs (except Windows Explorer) in Windows 8 as follows: 1) Edit the registry at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Colors, "Window"="170 170 170" Reboot. This step #1 is unreliable and stops working for no reason even without a log off or screen saver. Step #2 below seems to be the permanent solution. 2) Edit the registry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\DefaultColors\Standard "Window"=dword:00999999 Rebooting is not necessary. After you apply your unsaved or saved theme that contains step #1, the next time it fails, it will fall back on step #2 for good.

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• A Must Have Program

  Almedfa3October 7, 2013

  Pros

  Best explorer replacement, Plenty of options and shortcuts. Easy to use and powerful features.Liked the duplicate finder option.Full of features that can't mention them all.

  Cons

  price the only disadvantage so far

  Summary

  Really recommended as default file manager and as a must programs for daily usage.

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• Useful peace of software, even if you have Windows 8!

  tuitamoSeptember 19, 2013

  Pros

  * Robust copy * Tabbed windows * Remembers used directories in tabs * Breadcrumbs for easier navigation * Portable, run it off the USB stick

  Cons

  Doesn't have Move and Copy icons in the toolbar by default.

  Summary

  Very good File Manager, i use it every day, saves me from bloating my desktop with open windows. Wish they had a W8 Metro style app!

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• Very flaky

  bob dillonMay 11, 2011

  Pros

  The usual as Xplorer lite

  Cons

  Often loses bookmarks Configuration of folders changes randomly

  Summary

  I have used the non-portable version for a long time and it was very stable but this portable version is not. Don't use it.

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• Spyware, Adware, etc

  koolbrewMay 10, 2008

  Pros

  I like the concept.

  Cons

  Not exactly free, as quoted, and if you trust McAfee Site Advisor, and I do, this is full of unwanted junk.

  Summary

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• A must have

  ArashSeptember 30, 2007

  Pros

  Generous number of commands, bunch of added features in every update. I feel guilty still using the lite version. A powerhouse even in the lite version.

  Cons

  Multiple files drag and drop needs improvement, nevertheless second best is years behind.

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• Not bad, but limited function free version asks you to buy the "pro" upgrade.

  JapanJeffSeptember 26, 2007

  Pros

  Cons

  In my experience this should be considered a free-to-try = not free.

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• simple and effective.

  Tyler aka JerellJuly 6, 2007

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