ExplorerXP: A Better File Manager For Windows XP

ExplorerXP is a free file manager for Win 2000/XP that comes with features that the regular Windows Explorer lacks.

The biggest feature you’ll notice right away is that you can browse multiple folders within a tabbed interface. This feature alone is enough reason to download the app heh. Folder sizes are displayed, as well as the size of compressed files and folders.

[ExplorerXP Main Window]

See that small window at the bottom left of the screen shot? That feature is called ‘Groups’ which is basically a collection of folders that you can access quickly. You can drag and drop any file you want included.

[ExplorerXP Toolbar]

ExplorerXP lets you define your own keyboard shortcuts if you want to add more to CTRL+C and CTRL+V.

[ExplorerXP keyboard shortcuts]

The program has USB support, advanced copy/move, merge and split tools, and Unicode support.

It’s completely free and it’s only a 410 KB download.

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1
Bush Mackel
January 5th, 2008 01:59

Who knew that tabs would revolutionize our world like they have huh? I think you might be on to something w/ this one, and it’s too bad that MS hasn’t put this feature into Vista. you’d think it’d be a no brainer.

But I guess that’s why they gave us the 3D Alt Tab. *rolling eyes*

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Brown Baron
January 5th, 2008 04:55

@Bush:
I’m so addicted to having tabs lol. I’ve wondered why they haven’t added it. Probably waiting for Mac to do it first then they’ll copy it haha
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Bush Mackel
January 5th, 2008 08:08

…Good point. (#):)

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Ashish Mohta
January 5th, 2008 10:19

Cool stuff Baron. I had been using something similar but 2 windows. I had been wondering why nobody made tabbed windows.

Thanks for this. I really wanted this one

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Brown Baron
January 5th, 2008 13:14

@Bush:
I wish I was wrong lol

@Ashish:
You’re definitely welcome buddy
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January 6th, 2008 01:56

[…] ExploerXP: A Better File Manager for Windows XP by Brown Baron - None of us could live without tabs in our internet browsers, now someone has taken the next step and put it into a Windows explorer. […]
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Mike
January 6th, 2008 02:08

Oooh, I love tabs. I’m definitely trying this one out. It annoys me when I’m moving files between folders to always have to have several windows open. This should be sweet
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Jaypee
January 6th, 2008 13:43

Don’t they have this for Vista?
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Grace
January 6th, 2008 14:15

Tabs… nice. It’s exactly what Internet Explorer lacks! Tabs! Thanks for sharing!
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Brown Baron
January 6th, 2008 18:48

@Mike:
Hehe that is my biggest gripe too

@Jaypee:
If I remember correctly, nope. Of course I could be wrong hehehe

@Grace:
It’s great seeing you active again
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Madhur Kapoor
January 6th, 2008 20:11

Great utilty brown. The tab feature will make my work easier.

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Brown Baron
January 6th, 2008 20:38

@Madhur:
I agree buddy. The tab feature is one of the best inventions in my opinion hehe
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Syahid A.
January 7th, 2008 16:39

Now every app must have tabs, which are a good thing. “Group”ing your fav. folders looks awesome though.
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K-IntheHouse
January 7th, 2008 23:08

ExplorerXP is really nice! Windows should implement a tabbed interface natively! Nice post buddy!
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Brown Baron
January 8th, 2008 02:22

@Syahid:
The groups feature is great too I agree

@K:
Thanks buddy
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McBilly
January 9th, 2008 10:26

LOL @ Probably waiting for Mac to do it first then they’ll copy it haha.

Indeed. Productivity increases with the use of tabs. I hate how I need to open a new page in IE6 if i want to retain the page. Actually, I still hate IE7.
17
TechDune
January 9th, 2008 11:13

Thanks Baron,
i usually bookmark such posts in my personal folder…Great Post..

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Brown Baron
January 9th, 2008 13:28

@McBilly:
Lol. That’s why I stick with Firefox

@TechDune:
Thanks buddy!
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Andy Bailey
January 10th, 2008 06:27

I’ve wanted to see folder sizes in explorer for a long time. sorted! thanks, I don’t know where you find all this free software. you must be at the innards of your pc all day long to need so many different apps!

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Brown Baron
January 10th, 2008 13:58

@Andy:
I go through software as if they were clothes lol.

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