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xplorer² lite portable v1.7.0.5

webfork on 2 Jun 2019

xplorer² is a tabbed, dual-pane file manager with tons of features, including folder size view, window layout management, item filtering, folder comparison/synchronization, batch renaming, and file split, merge and shred. Search function includes ability to look for text inside files, and text and script editors, as well as HTML, multimedia and image file preview.

xplorer² lite portable is a portable wrapper by SmithTechSoftware that writes settings to the application folder instead of the registry. Site has gone offline, linking to archive.org.

Note: The latest version of xplorer² lite available from the program's site maybe still compatible with SmithTechSoftware's portable wrapper (see the official forum topic and comments below).

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: No
License: Free for personal/academic use
How to extract: Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch xplorer2 Portable.exe.
What's new? See:
https://www.zabkat.com/blog/index.htm
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Midas on 2015-06-02 11:14

xplorer² Free v3.0.0.4 available: http://zabkat.com/x2lite.htm

smaragdus on 2017-01-24 11:48

Website (http://usb.smithtech.us/apps/xplorer2lite.php) not available.

Midas on 2020-11-27 07:29

xplorer2 Lite v4.5 released: http://zabkat.com/x2lite.htm

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Alt Commander v1.3

webfork on 11 Jan 2016

Alt Commander is a dual-pane file manager that includes a built-in FTP client, internal packer/unpacker for ZIP, interval viewer (for JPEG, GIF, BMP, DIB, PNG, WMF, EMF, TGA, ICO, CUR, ANI), batch rename tool, image converter, etc.

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: No
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch altcmd.exe.
Latest comments
Jon on 2008-01-06 01:10

I am pretty ticked off at this program. I installed it, and did not like it at all. Tried to UNinstall it, and very tough. It's not on the Windows menu, no where in the XP add / remove control panel. I am using Norton, which will hopefully uninstall all of it from the registry.

Until there is an easy way to uninstall this program, absolutely beware.


Jon

Pikadude No. 1 on 2008-07-24 12:37

Uh, Jon? *None* of the programs listed on this site can be uninstalled; you just delete them when you don't want them any more.

chint2 on 2010-01-26 23:24

uh, Pikadude, FreeCommander can be uninstalled. Shows up in the control panel and has an uninstall routine. Beware of Alt Commander. Do not trust a program that does not offer uninstall or document what was done in the installation process.

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tabbyFile v2.1.2

smaragdus on 22 May 2016
  • 3MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on
  • Suggested by Fluffy

tabbyFile is a file explorer with support for multiple tabs. It allows commonly-used folders to be bookmarked for quick access. Favorite groups of tabs can also be loaded/saved as "tab sets".

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista
Writes settings to: Application folder
Dependencies: Administrator rights (under Windows Vista)
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
License: Freeware
How to extract:
  1. Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice.
  2. Launch tabbyFile2.exe.
Latest comments
jen on 2010-01-22 03:08

Is TabbyWare (TabbyFile) dead?

donald on 2010-06-17 05:54

The website tabbyware.com is dead.

I found it available at Softpedia, and Brothersoft.

http://www.brothersoft.com/tabbyfile-download-92221.html

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/tabbyFile-Download-39802.html

I have added these to the entry (Softpedia because of the description).

smaragdus on 2016-05-22 06:06

For more information about tabbyFile downloads and resources see this post:
http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=81253#p81253

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Handy File Tool v1.04

webfork on 11 Jan 2016
  • 1MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on
  • Suggested by Fluffy

Handy File Tool is a very fast and simple file manager. It has some internal utilities such as Renamer, Replacer and Finder. It has utilities necessary for webmasters, programmers and anybody who is concerned with computers.

Note: On exit, this application pops up a window promoting other products by the developer.

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista
Writes settings to: Application folder.
Stealth: ? No
License: Freeware
How to extract:
  1. Download the installer and extract to a temporary folder
  2. Copy the contents of MAINDIR to a folder of your choice
  3. Launch HFT.EXE
Latest comments
Local on 2007-07-25 04:38

Very handy, I assume it would be if it worked anyway.

All I'm getting from it is "Thank you for using HFT 1.03, please re-download it from ......"

I downloaded another copy thinking mine ,might have been corrupted but I still get the same response.

Local on 2007-08-07 07:59

Version 1.4 works.
Looks pretty good so far.
I don't think it's going to drag anyone away from their favourite explorers though

Webfork on 2008-03-31 20:17

Agree with user "Local": a promising software but very behind in terms of features and capabilities of similar tools here on PortableFreeware.

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FileCommander v5.0.9

webfork on 26 Jul 2015
  • 3MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on
  • Suggested by Andrew Lee

FileCommander is a feature-rich, multi-pane file manager that supports up to 4 simultaneous browser windows (enabled with "View", "Extended view"). File highlighting to separate different file types and comes with 3 different "themes," or skins. Includes a process list, folder comparison/synchronization tool, MD5 hash, file splitter, network monitor, virtual drives, file sharing, CD burner etc. ZIP, 7zip and RAR files are handled as folders and file preview tool (F3) allows a quick-view for a long list of file types. Additionally, the program includes an "open with" capability that supports relative pathways, allowing FileCommander to open files using other portable software.

Performance enhancements over regular Explorer include individual threads for each window so the rest of the program doesn't slow down during one window's process (e.g. CD spin-up, network delay). Internal clipboard means Windows' own clipboard will not be overwritten.

Note: Main site offline -- linking to softpedia

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP
Writes settings to: Application folder
Unicode support: No
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FileCommander.exe.
Similar/alternative apps: Multi Commander
Latest comments
webfork on 2010-12-18 19:04

Update: after extensive use, although program had a lot of promise but its unfortunately really buggy. Drag and drop outside of the window doesn't work, wouldn't refresh a new cd that was inserted, and many, many minor glitches. Pass on this one.

sheffieldma on 2012-11-05 19:27

The Website and Download links are dead (404 Not Found).

webfork on 2012-11-06 02:35

sheffieldma - updated, thanks for the note

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UltraManager v2.3

webfork on 11 Jan 2016
  • 4MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on
  • Suggested by Fluffy

UltraManager is an all-in-one file manager, image viewer, media player, text editor and archive handler. It is built around a customizable graphic interface and includes a designer to create your own skins.

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP
Writes settings to: Application Folder
License: Freeware
How to extract:
  1. Download the installer and install to the default location
  2. Move all files except uninstall.exe and uninstall.log to a folder of your choice
  3. Uninstall the application
  4. Launch UltraManager.exe
Latest comments
Technomancer on 2010-03-07 19:14

I wanted a file manger and saw this one. It seemed familiar but i had trouble finding a valid download link. When i found one i saw a screen shot and suddenly remembered why i hadn't already got it.
Sproaticus had the answer. It's really UGLY.
I'm going to download it and see if it really is as difficult to use though.

Technomancer on 2010-03-07 19:29

Wouldn't it be nice if, when trying to download some software, you could click on a download link and go straight to the correct download page.
I still haven't managed to download this software. Why?.
Because there's no download link. When you click on the website link it takes you to a website, (NANOCODESOFT), on which i can't find Ultramanger.
If i do a search on 'google' there are plenty of references to 'Ultramanager' but they all seem to take you to web sites that have nothing to do with 'Ultramanager' or don't work.
I managed to download a file which i thought was 'Ultramanager' but it turned out to be a single page file manager that didn't display any files.

OK, i've let some steam off now, BUT, i would recommend 'FreeCommander' over ANY of the others. It might not have media players or lights and bells, but it is excellent and easy to use and it works.

Sorry for my outburst(s) but at least i didn't swear.

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