Hello
I am new to this forum and I would like to ask for a proven method to replace Windows File explorer (Files) with FreeCommander in Win10 home edition.
I found some advice from 2008 and 2010 and some links from 2018 for x64 version of windows, but there is not really a clear advice what really works.
Thank you. I think also other users will appreciate your advice.
Windows file explorer replacement
Re: Windows file explorer replacement
I found a solution that works for me. I am not a programmer or computer geek of any kind. I just want to share what works for me. You can try it on your own risk.
I am using FreeCommander XE 2022 Build 860 32-bit public.
I am using ONE PANEL - so it works for me like this, I did not tested it for dual panel.
1. step
Settings > Shell menu > Add "Open with FreeCom ... "
I enabled Drives and Folders
Update registry, Save settings
2. step
I used script from 2010. Copy text into notepad and save it as "replace-with-freecommander.reg"
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REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell]
@="FreeCommander"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\FreeCommander]
@="FreeCommander"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\FreeCommander\command]
@=""C:\\Programme\\FreeCommander\\FreeCommander.exe" /C /R="%1""
----
Double click on it and confirm the dialog
If you need to revert it back. Copy text into notepad and save it as "back-to-default.reg"
----
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell]
@=""
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\FreeCommander]
-----
I hope it helps. For me, it opens shortcut folders from desktop, recycle bin ... Uses my purpose. I wasted two days on internet to find a solution, maybe it can save some of your time.
I am using FreeCommander XE 2022 Build 860 32-bit public.
I am using ONE PANEL - so it works for me like this, I did not tested it for dual panel.
1. step
Settings > Shell menu > Add "Open with FreeCom ... "
I enabled Drives and Folders
Update registry, Save settings
2. step
I used script from 2010. Copy text into notepad and save it as "replace-with-freecommander.reg"
----
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell]
@="FreeCommander"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\FreeCommander]
@="FreeCommander"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\FreeCommander\command]
@=""C:\\Programme\\FreeCommander\\FreeCommander.exe" /C /R="%1""
----
Double click on it and confirm the dialog
If you need to revert it back. Copy text into notepad and save it as "back-to-default.reg"
----
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell]
@=""
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\FreeCommander]
-----
I hope it helps. For me, it opens shortcut folders from desktop, recycle bin ... Uses my purpose. I wasted two days on internet to find a solution, maybe it can save some of your time.
Re: Windows file explorer replacement
So are you referring by any chance to this topic viewtopic.php?t=1273?
I back then simply gave up [viewtopic.php?p=28251#p28251] searching for a perfect [i.e. always working and without glitches] solution
Re: Windows file explorer replacement
If you ever return this forum - please respond
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