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FreeCommander is a popular alternative file manager for Windows, often used as a substitute for Windows Explorer. Users on WindowsForum.com discuss issues such as freezing after OS installation, requiring Task Manager to force close, and problems with renaming files or extracting zip files. Some users report that FreeCommander still relies on the original Windows file copy dialog, which can cause unexpected behavior like incorrect file sizes during copying. Others seek to set FreeCommander as the default file manager instead of Windows Explorer. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include reinstalling the software and running SFC /scannow. The tag covers user experiences, compatibility concerns, and workarounds for FreeCommander on various Windows versions.
  1. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Free Commander Freezing Issues After OS Installation

    Free Commander is my file manager of choice...at least it has been for a number of years now. However, since the last install of the OS it has become useless, because it freezes every time that I try to use it and has to be forced to close with the Task Manager. I'm using the latest version...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • application freeze file management freecommander os issues reinstall sfc scan task manager troubleshooting user preferences windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. T

    Windows 7 Windows explorer substitute

    Is it possible to define another file management software (such as FreeCommander) as default instead instead of WE?
    • tonyroder
    • Thread
    • customization default programs explorer file explorer file management freecommander substitute windows windows tips
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. JekylHyde

    Windows 7 any replacement for the file explorer of 7?

    i really don't like it. it can't even copy files right. i wanted to copy a 300mb folder & after 20minutes i checked it & the destenation was 5Gb! :confused: i tried freecommander & classic shell but they are just a graphical thing. they still use the original Windows 7 file explorer (the...
    • JekylHyde
    • Thread
    • alternatives copy issues file explorer file management freecommander shell software user experience windows 7 windows tools
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. P

    Windows 7 File manager that works in Windows 7

    Hi All, I was wondering if anyone can recommend an alternative file management program to windows explorer that works with Windows 7. Ones I've tried include.. 1: xplorer2 - Shuts down whenever I try renaming files. Will usually rename the first couple and then shut down. 2...
    • PKFFW
    • Thread
    • alternatives dual pane explorer file management freecommander powerdesk resource management system stability user interface windows 7 xplorer2
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
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