wincmd.ini ExecUseContextMenu: set to 1 to open files as if the user right clicked on it and clicked on the default context menu item Synchronize dirs: Show progress when comparing by content also in taskbar icon Unpack ZIP files with Brotli (by Google) compression, mainly used in XPI files Internal content plugin (tc): New fields from id3v1/id3v2/ape/flac/wav/ogg/m4a metadata tags, like Title, Artist etc. New command line parameter /P opens parent of the passed path and places cursor on last directory New option 'Finish copying the current file' when aborting copying in the middle of a file Files - Create checksum file(s): Support for very fast BLAKE3 hash algorithm What's new in 10.5 (see the changelog for more)? Verdict:Ī complete overhaul puts Total Commander back in the Explorer-replacement game. The rather dated look of the program may not to be everyone's taste, but this is an extremely powerful tool which can be extended even further through the use of plugins.

The multi-file renaming tool is ideal for digital camera owners as it greatly speeds up the process of renaming large numbers of files in one fell swoop. There is also an integrated FTP server which means that working with local files is virtually identical to working with those stored on a remote server.Ī tabbed interface makes allows for working with multiple folders simultaneously without the need for multiple program windows, and a history and favouriting option makes it easy to jump to frequently used locations. But the capabilities of Total Commander extend far beyond this - there is a powerful search facility that can be used to home in on files and a folder comparison and synchronisation tool which ideal for backups and web designers.Ī Quick View panel is available for the viewing of a wide range of image formats, and integrated support for compressed files such as ZIP, ARJ, RAR and CAB means that you are able to view the contents of archives without the need to extract them first. The program is an Explorer replacement tool which features a dual window view designed to make it easier to copy and move files from one folder to another. While it is a reasonably capable tool, it is not always suitable for the more demanding user and this is where Total Commander can help.

When it comes to managing files in Windows, most people stick to the built in option and work with Explorer.

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