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Xplorer is what windows explorer should have been. We've kept the best bits and threw away the inconsistencies and irritations, all in a small and nimble, easy to use package. At first glance everything looks familiar: the classic tree/view user interface, clean and clutter free, should get you started immediately. xplorer? will get you in all places you keep your digital wealth, including namespace extensions like FTP, zipfolders, webfolders etc. xplorer? browsing model scales up well to large folders with thousands of files. It reads fast, offers visual filters and a variety of selection mechanisms that allow you to manage your files effectively.

xplorer2 is a file and information manager that adheres to the philosophy "efficiency through simplicity". Without reinventing the wheel, it integrates the best features of Windows' shell architecture in a small, resource efficient package that's instantly familiar to work with. But look a little closer and you'll discover a whole new world under the surface that offers power, precision and flexibility, and will boost your everyday productivity no end! All the shell goodies from windows explorer — none of the hassle! Plus all the features you would expect from a powerful tabbed dual-pane file manager, including Omni-Finder, a find files module that simply outclasses all known search tools. Don't take our word for it, seeing is believing!

xplorer2 is what windows explorer should have been. We've kept the best bits and threw away the inconsistencies and irritations, all in a small and nimble, easy to use package. At first glance everything looks familiar: the classic tree/view user interface, clean and clutter free, should get you started immediately. xplorerІ will get you in all places you keep your digital wealth, including namespace extensions like FTP, zipfolders, webfolders (webDAV) etc.

But that's where the similarities end. Unlike explorer, xplorerІ allows you to browse more than one folder at a time, using tabs and dual panes. Sorting out and copying files becomes a breeze. You can navigate your shell namespace quickly using favorites, clickable paths (breadcrumbs), easy access to root folders, a tree and a bookmark pane (drop box) etc. You can even save and restore folder groups whenever your workflow deems necessary. xplorerІ browsing model scales up well to large folders with thousands of files. It reads fast, offers visual filters and a variety of selection mechanisms that allow you to manage your files effectively.

Main features:
» Browsing the shell namespace
» Managing files and folders
» Scrap containers
» Examine and maintain your filesystem
» Search for files and folders
» Automation of DOS (and windows) commands
» User Interface customization

Changelog:
[P] Customize > Keyboard hotkey control allows more key combinations to be used as accelerators ( etc). Navigating this dialog with the keyboard is a bit harder, sorry!
Added new file attributes I for NOT content indexed (not that interesting :) and P for sParse files
New tips: 4a, 27b, 46a, 124b, 125a, 161a, 167, 168, 169, 170
[U] Tools > Find files menu command will use windows desktop search if available (requires windows XP with desktop search 4 installed). This will dramatically improve the search speed in indexed folders. For more accurate results use CLICK FOR ROBUST SEARCH button after the end of the quick search.
[U] registry tweak GAOPT_NODESKSEARCH disables desktop search, xplorerІ operates only with 'slow' search as it used to (available through Options > Advanced settings menu, Global page)
[U] Tools > Fast search menu will do a simple desktop search under the current folder. Instead of defining complex search rules, just give it a keyword (whole word) to find either in the file contents, filename or some other file property. AQS syntax isn't supported, just plain text.
[P] Tools > Save search (in a scrap window) saves the last search parameters (filter and location, not the results) to a file. Repeat an older search using Tools > Recent search menu. To start a saved search from the command line use the arguments /F:1 /L:path_to_saved_search.x2fnd (or double click on a *.x2fnd file)
[P] Drag-drop a file on a filter window (e.g. find files dialog) and its details (name/date/size) are used to define a filter. Useful for locating renamed pictures from a camera.
Edit > Copy to command offers to create a folder for the HERE field if it doesn't exist
[P] Last complex filter (e.g. for command remembered between sessions
Tools > Options menu, Advanced page, has a tickbox for preserving file dates when setting comments with
[P] Searches are now possible within external devices like phones and cameras
[P] Drivebar won't show letters for empty card reader slots
[P] Better estimation of time remaining for robust copy and delete commands