File Manager: Explorer PlusPlus

[juvera]

http://www.explorerplusplus.com/

Freeware, one stand-alone portable file.

From the author's web site:
Explorer++ - Version 1.3.4 (12/11/2011)
Written by David Erceg
Wednesday, 30 April 2008 20:35

Explorer++ is a free multi-tab file manager for Windows.

Available on Windows XP and above, it features the same familiar interface as Windows Explorer, while introducing several enhancements and improvements for a much richer file browsing experience.

Features:

With the option to save to the registry or a configuration file, Explorer++ is completely portable.
Tabbed browsing for easy management of multiple folders.
Display window shows previews of files as they are selected.
Easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation.
Customizable user interface.
Full drag-and-drop support with other applications, including Windows Explorer.
Advanced file operations such as merging and splitting supported.

Last Updated on Saturday, 12 November 2011 14:08

[webfork]

Fortunately its already in the database: http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=1482

The "++" bit sometimes doesn't show up correctly in search.

[webfork]

Juvera already posted about the beta status in the entry comments, but I have to say that I'm especially pleased with the favorites system, which is approaching many browser favorites tools. Very nice to finally see something even approaching CubicExplorer in terms of organizing your favorites.

[Midas]

FTR, Explorer++ latest release is v1.4.0. Beta, dated 2020-05-21 (changelog and downloads at https://github.com/derceg/explorerplusplus/releases).