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UltraExplorer makes Windows file management easier

by Brad Linder on August 21, 2008 at 03:00 PM

There's no shortage of Windows Explorer replacements. While many offer features missing from Windows Explorer like dual pane viewing or tabs, UltraExplorer goes a few steps further. Here are just a few of the features packed into this light weight file manager for Windows:

Built in command line window that syncs with the open folder
Viewer window for previewing the contents of selected files
Dual pane viewing
Shortcuts for changing views (thumbnails, list, details, etc)

Probably the coolest feature is a "Drop Stack" window which is like a super-charged copy and paste clipboard. Just drag a file or group of folders to the Drop Stack, change folders, and drag them fromt the stack to your new window.

You can also install UltraExplorer on a portable USB flash drive by copying the contents of the installation directory to your flash drive.

[via Lifehacker]

Tags: file-explorer, file-manager, freeware, ultraexplorer, windows-explorer

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WolfsveinAug 21st 2008 4:55PM

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So far so good I like the capabilities of this program the only thing that would make it even more perfect is adding the feature or powershell replacement for the command prompt.

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MDWAug 21st 2008 9:41PM

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Something just occurred to me. Every time I read a post from you guys, it's got a little note at the bottom accrediting the find to someone else - whether it be FreewareGenius, Lifehacker, or whatever. (incidentally, there are several others that list stuff you've probably never heard of i.e. Confessions of a freeware Junkie, New Bearware, Winopso, OSAlt, etc, etc.)Do you all ever actually go and look for anything new, or do you simply parrot the work of others? I'm not trying to be an a$$ here, just an honest question. In terms of the software listed here - I remember reading a post a couple months ago where this was recommended in the comments - but rather than taking a clue from your readers for material, you wait for another blog to post it?

This RSS feed is becoming cumbersome.

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Brad LinderAug 21st 2008 9:44PM

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We find story ideas wherever we can. That includes other blogs, general software sites like Softpedia, emailed tips from readers and PR people, and yes, our own comments. Unfortunately sometimes we miss a good idea in the comments of our own posts, or we get busy and forget about it until another web site comes along and reminds us.

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javadogAug 22nd 2008 8:06AM

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I've seen some of those same other sites you mention "parrot" right back to DLS when they find original content. I just think it's the nature of things.

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