[Q] Replacement for Windows Explorer infrastructure

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  1. LiteOS

    LiteOS Windowizer

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    #1 LiteOS, Dec 6, 2017
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    I looked up in theoven
    Winxshell is good shell have same very basic stuff, but cant be replacement
    I tried make Win10PE SE shell works on normal Windows 10 and didn't succeed

    the reason is well known, new explorer is too demanding for old hdd
    Also it would help cutting telemetry
     
  2. endbase

    endbase MDL Guru

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    Total Commander maybe
     
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  3. LiteOS

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    its a file manager, explorer is also file manger but have its whole infrastructure
     
  4. leaks98

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    Use linux
     
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  7. Trabendist

    Trabendist MDL Novice

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    I've been using Q-Dir since win7, especially for auto arrange feature, and it is wonderful and free
     
  8. dgwin7

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    I like both Q-Dir 64 bit and Directory Opus light, I could upgrade to Pro for Directory Opus in the future.
     
  9. #11 Deleted member 222776, Dec 17, 2017
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    There are many explorer alternatives out there but none of them are good enought to actually replace Windows Explorer. One of the top reasons is that they won't automatically refresh the directory once a change is detected. This is true for Q-Dir, Total Commander, Xyplorer, Xplorer2 which I've tested.

    I would recommend either Total Commander (you need to learn to use it first) or Q-Dir. But don't expect too much from them.
     
  10. correcto

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    Try this: create a desktop shortcut with this Target: C:\Windows\explorer.exe shell:AppsFolder\c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515_cw5n1h2txyewy!App

    start folder: c:\windows

    Same old explorer but I think it feels lighter
     
  11. pcnavarra

    pcnavarra MDL Senior Member

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    DonĀ“t know never used Winxshell but maybe it works only until RS2 and older Builds.
     
  12. bmilcs

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    Hi mydigitallife,

    I love you.

    I've recently came across the idea of customizing Windows Shell. A few google searches later and I find a pretty extensive list of options. However, all of them seem to have been abandoned or discontinued.

    I love the idea of a lightweight, speedy, highly customizeable Windows 10 Shell... much like Rooting my Android phones and customizing the firmware & ROM.

    Any feedback is appreciated! If I find out anything worthwhile, I'll be sure to update my OP.

    Thanks a bunch!
    Bryan
     
  13. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    There are many chopping threads available.
     
  14. bmilcs

    bmilcs MDL Novice

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    Excuse my ignorance, but what is "chopping"?
     
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