best Win 8.1 64 bit Dual Pane File Manager

[DaveR]

I have tried Free Commander XE and Q-DIR on 32 bit XP systems but just built a 64 bit Win 8.1 system. As usual I hate the Windows Explorer file manager.

Q-DIR seems good, but I can not see how to add drive icons to a toolbar. I like FreeCommander XE, but do not yet see a 64 bit version. Anyway, are there any "best" ones out there?

 

[Victorian Gray]

I have tried Free Commander XE and Q-DIR on 32 bit XP systems but just built a 64 bit Win 8.1 system. As usual I hate the Windows Explorer file manager.

Q-DIR seems good, but I can not see how to add drive icons to a toolbar. I like FreeCommander XE, but do not yet see a 64 bit version. Anyway, are there any "best" ones out there?

Directory Opus is possibly the most powerful/customizable one out there but it ain't cheap. There are 2 versions Light and Pro with the light having fewer features but a bit cheaper. Occasionaly it goes on sale (I got my original license for the pro version through a bitsdujour, 1/2 price promo several years back)

http://www.gpsoft.com.au/index.html

 

[DaveR]

I will look, and will see what others pop up.

Thank You.

 

[BlueWeasel]

I really like Xyplorer.

 

[DaveR]

XYplorer looks good and there is a free version to try...

 

[Iron Woode]

I use cubicexplorer: http://www.cubicreality.com/ce/

note that you can use a 32 bit app on win 8/8.1 x64.

 

[bradly1101]

I like X2 Explorer

 

[jkauff]

I've used Total Commander since the very earliest days (when it was Windows Commander), and although it cost me $30 back then, I've never had to pay for an upgrade in over 20 years. Aside from the fact that it has a couple million features, most of which I don't use, it's the most reliable Windows program I've ever owned. I think it costs $49 now, but assuming you can afford it it's well worth the money. There's also a very active support forum where the author makes himself available, and he's always open to suggestions for new features or improvements.

 

[shimpster]

Altap Salamander
A Powerful Two Panel File Manager

http://www.altap.cz/

You can try the demo forever, just gives a 10 sec nag screen

 

[DaveR]

Actually it does look like Q-DIR can be set up well and there is a 64 bit version. Now on to getting my start menu back!

 

[gammaray]

what's wrong with opening two windows explorer and show windows stacked or side by side?

 

[DaveR]

what's wrong with opening two windows explorer and show windows stacked or side by side?

Nothing, but I am used to having a dual pane program on XP and I just now built a new system with 8.1 and am used to the dual panel software.

In fact, I did what you said a few days ago, and, of course it does work, but I like one program that lets you do that and more.