Most of an average user’s time on the computer is spent browsing the web. Next in line perhaps, is file management (if you do not do other specialized work on the computer). Naturally, having the right tools for the job can make it much easier and faster. The default Windows file manager – Windows Explorer is good, especially with Windows 7 but there are a lot many tools available out there that are worthy of your attention. Explorer++ is one such Windows Explorer alternative.

Explorer++ can be downloaded from here.

Explorer++ is a portable software, just extract the ZIP file and run the executable and you are good to go.

Explorer++ is loaded with features, that can put standard Windows Explorer to shame, any day. Let’s have a look at some of the better ones that make this such a great Windows Explorer alternative.

• With the option to save to the registry or a configuration file, Explorer++ is completely portable.
• Tabbed browsing for easy management of multiple folders.
• Display window shows previews of files as they are selected.
• Easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation.
• Customizable user interface.
• Full drag-and-drop support with other applications, including Windows Explorer.
• Advanced file operations such as merging and splitting supported.

What is your preference, pimped up Windows Explorer? Or one of the feature rich replacements?