Of all the software I use on my computer I would have to say that when I’m not using Chrome or VLC chances are that I have Explorer open on the desktop doing something. The only problem is that the version of Explorer in Vista is a piece of crap. It never seems to remember its screen position of window size between restarts of the program. It doesn’t matter what you do it never remember the view setting for different folders even though I have set specific folders I always use to a specific view type more times than I care to count.
It never fails that every time I open up Explorer I am having to reselect the view I was for a folder, I am having to move it from the default start up position on the desktop and I’m having to re-size the window. I’m not kidding in the least when I say I almost dread having to use the damn piece of crap. I honestly can’t believe that they let this irritating piece of crap program go gold.
Now it’s not that previous versions of Explorer were all the great either but at least those versions were able to remember their settings – at least for the most part. The idea that an integral program to the operating system can’t even keep some of the simplest settings between uses is just plain ridiculous. So I think the time has come to give Explorer the boot and check out some alternatives to it. Any suggestions of replacements for Explorer will be appreciated. Just leave a comment with a link for me to follow and I’ll definitely give them a tryout.
I would recommend XYplorer or xplorer2 . Both are paid solutions but are really good.
There are some freeware options out there which match most of these features –
xplorer2 has a lite version, there is ExplorerXP (not sure if it works on Vista), Ultraexplorer and Dualexplorer.
Directory Opus is another paid option – but I find it a bit heavy.
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I really wish that there were a portable Windows version of Konqueror. I have to use Explorer at school and hate it. Konqueor is awesome… file previews, integrated kparts (pdf, documents, videos, images), tabs, split view, ftp, ssh/sftp, web browser (using it now). It is awesome. Very configurable and lots of options too.
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I would recommend XYplorer or xplorer2 . Both are paid solutions but are really good.
There are some freeware options out there which match most of these features –
xplorer2 has a lite version, there is ExplorerXP (not sure if it works on Vista), Ultraexplorer and Dualexplorer.
Directory Opus is another paid option – but I find it a bit heavy.
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I really wish that there were a portable Windows version of Konqueror. I have to use Explorer at school and hate it. Konqueor is awesome… file previews, integrated kparts (pdf, documents, videos, images), tabs, split view, ftp, ssh/sftp, web browser (using it now). It is awesome. Very configurable and lots of options too.
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This post hits the nail on the head. I can't stand Explorer for Vista. It's slow and ugly and can't remember what it did 5 minutes ago.
BTW, you have the best blog post titles of any blog I read. Keep up the great work.
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thanks Brett
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This post hits the nail on the head. I can't stand Explorer for Vista. It's slow and ugly and can't remember what it did 5 minutes ago.
BTW, you have the best blog post titles of any blog I read. Keep up the great work.
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thanks Brett
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Dude calm down. If you're complaining about an operating system why don't you just go make one. Honestly, nothing's perfect, and not everything has to suit YOU. Get over it. Besides, if you're seriously that pissed off at Vista then just go back to XP.
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Dude calm down. If you're complaining about an operating system why don't you just go make one. Honestly, nothing's perfect, and not everything has to suit YOU. Get over it. Besides, if you're seriously that pissed off at Vista then just go back to XP.
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