(based on 59 reviews)

XYplorer 9.20.0100

Rated 50/50 by Plumber at Jan 24, 2010

With XYplorer 8.80, I am able to drag and create shortcuts and Start menu pins. My only problem with XYplorer is that when I am using a viewer that has focus (e.g. a media player), and I left drag a file from XYplorer onto the media player, XYplorer grabs focus. This is something that Explorer and other file managers I've tried don't do. (That is, they let me drag and drop the file without taking focus from the viewer.) Other than that, I think it's a brilliant application, for too many reasons to list!

Rated 50/50 by Plumber at Jan 24, 2010

With XYplorer 8.80, I am able to drag and create shortcuts and Start menu pins. My only problems with XYplorer are: 1. When I am using a viewer that has focus (e.g. a media player), and I left drag a file from XYplorer onto the media player, XYplorer grabs focus. This is something that Explorer and other file managers I've tried don't do. (That is, they let me drag and drop the file without taking focus from the viewer.) 2. For some reason, I can't access my FTP site. I can open it in Explorer, but not XYplorer. 3. When drives are added/removed, XYplorer does not update itself; I have to manually refresh. I saw a forum post where the author blames the application that created the drive, but this problem happens when I plug in my phone and mount it as a drive... So Windows itself is at fault, not XY? Explorer shows the drive as it should. (I do have "Autorefresh" enabled.) Other than that, I think it's a brilliant application, for too many reasons to list!

Rated 50/50 by Anonymous at Jan 27, 2010

"Simply wonderful!" * Great preview feature that works as it should* Easy to change file attributes/date/time* Dual pane interface* Multi-tab interface* Highly-customizable keyboard shortcuts* Supports scripting and custom user commands Steals focus from foreground viewers when files are being dragged from it to the viewer. The best file manager available!

Rated 50/50 by shodan816 at Feb 6, 2010

"It's the best there is ! !" Completely portable and does just about anything you could ask for in a Windows Explorer replacement. Honestly have not found anything I don't like, and I've been a user for several years now. It's the best Windows Explorer replacement there is and it costs you nothing to download it and give it a try.

Rated 30/50 by guru_v at Mar 9, 2010

Have not tried this lately, but one look at the price makes me know i won't be, until the author gets a clue about the relative merit of a tool versus an operating system. $43 dollars is too much for any file manager.

Rated 50/50 by gvergottis at Apr 10, 2010

XYplorer 9.0 just made Windows 7 workable for me.Can not of anything more I could wish for in a file manager / explorer Could do with a better icon I got a new PC early March 2010, my first with Windows 7.I was so disappointed in the W7 Explorer that I was ready to send the machine back until a young colleague suggested to search the net for alternatives. Tried about half a dozen "explorers" but XYplorer was by far the most complete and consistent, better even than my trusted Windows Explorer in XPSimple to the point with lots and lots of tweaks Well done you XY guysGeorge Vergottis

Rated 50/50 by qwerty12345 at Apr 17, 2010

This is a great piece of software and being a user for long time now i have seen XY as being very reliable in terms of performance and the kind of support its author offers. I have reviewed many file managers over time and have found XY to be the right fit for my needs. Its simple enough for a newbie and very advanced to cater to a power user. Its lifetime license is a steal and support in the forums is unmatched. Every user is taken care of there. Uprof's comment below is totally unacceptable and clearly a way to tarnish XY reputation. He had 30 days to evaluate this product with support on the forums and find out if it was his kind of app. Also, there is no mention of what Uprof is missing in XY, its a clear case of hate review.

Rated 50/50 by j_hallgren at Apr 17, 2010

This is not as much a review of XYplorer as it is a response to prior post by UProf regarding the developer's handling of user issues which is thus a review of the product from a support aspect. He wrote "Stay away until they stand by their product". That & some other comments are SO wrong on many aspects and here's my viewpoint: 1) It's Donald Lessau, not a "they", and he's a sole developer who responds personally & VERY promptly to user issues. I've seen a bug fixed in less than 20 minutes! That's GREAT customer support! Even better than some anti-virus app's! As a matter of fact, I've never seen such a high level of user support from ANY other software! And I've used hundreds of app's over my years. Ok, ..Yes, so I'm a extremely dedicated user of XY because he DOES 'stand by product' and many others agree! 2) Why would you buy the product w/o first fully using the 30-day free trial? And then expect a refund? Seems somewhat suspicious to me...and there is NO developer responsibility for user errors such as this. You don't determine if the product is suitable for you after you buy it! 3) There isn't any evidence of you posting any issues on the extremely active user forum before you asked for refund.. All we see is your negative reviews. See http://www.xyplorer.com/...opic.php?f=6&t=4940 Read that for author's reply. In summary, while this is my first posting here and thus might not have as much weight as veteran members here, user UProf is also new so this may offset his negative comments, plus I do have an extensive posting history on the XY user forum so I'm very well aquainted with how Don handles user issues and I've always seen a very helpful attitude when the customer deserves it, but in this case, I don't see that UProf has a valid complaint.

Rated 10/50 by UProf at Apr 17, 2010

Doesn't play well with other software. After less than one day I had to remove it from my computer. He wouldn't give me a refund -- even thought I (stupidly) purchased the lifetime version. So the owner gets $70; I get zip.

Rated 50/50 by serendipitee at Apr 17, 2010

XY9 is the newest version with great new features like background processing of file operation that can be queued, Visual filters that can be named etc. I have tested these and they work great. As usual the support is great. No complains so far. XYplorer has come a long way from being just a file searching utility to being a full blown file manager. I have been following this since 2005 and it amazes me how quickly it has grown and how amazing its development is. Its user-friendly and intuitive and its author gives lot of importance to speed. I This ofcourse was my first preference when i first reviewed it. It had smaller footprint and very easy to learn. Quickly i grew fond of its simple yet effective ways of handling files and at work i could not do without it. Thats when i decided to buy its lifetime license. I could automate several long tiring tasks into one key press. For example, i regularly have to backup files from one drive to another and rename them in special way depending on date/time etc and then pick specific files and load them into an application for further processing. In XY, all this drama is a key press. XY gives me more time to do other things while it is taking care of file management needs. I have full control of what is on my PC and how to quickly find them based on their age, size or any other specific parameter. It has this neat catalog where you can keep your most used folders handy. With it you can view folders differently based on its contents. I like my photos to be in thumbnail view and documents in detail view and i can have it my way. I can undo a file operation if i made a stupid mistake of copying it to a wrong place. The mini tree feature is genius. Mostly the tree is full of branches i don't need, so I can choose to see the tree i want hiding unnecessary branches. I can't live without color filters. I have all MS related files shown in blue, pdfs are brown, music is green and so on. Its so damn easy to spot what file i am looking

Rated 10/50 by UProf at Apr 17, 2010

Rich feature set Doesn't play well with other software.After less than one day I had to remove it from my computer. He wouldn't give me a refund -- even thought I (stupidly) purchased the lifetime version. So the owner gets $70; I got zip. It's risky getting it. Stay away until they stand by their product.

Rated 50/50 by CyGhoSoft at Apr 19, 2010

Great app. Use it on a daily basis for many file management jobs. I'm a big fan of the combination of the User Commands and Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts. Also the Dual Pane is very usefull. The program allows different Configuration files so one can quickly switch settings. The Catalog is another timesaver. Well, there is mutch, mutch more. To mutch to write down here. Did i mention Portability? The Lifetime license? Tabs? Search? The list is endless.....

Rated 50/50 by CyGho at Apr 19, 2010

Small, FAST, extensive, cheap prices (LIFETIME lisence), fast development and very fast reactions on the Users Forum. Non that i know off. Great app. Use it on a daily basis for many file management jobs. I'm a big fan of the combination of the User Commands and Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts.Also the Dual Pane is very usefull.The program allows different Configuration files so one can quickly switch settings. The Catalog is another timesaver.Well, there is mutch, mutch more. To mutch to write down here. Did i mention Portability? The Lifetime license? Tabs? Search? The list is endless.....

Rated 50/50 by jortony at Apr 23, 2010

Very good UI for filesystemPacked with toolsCustomizableFile hierarchy tree Tabbed browsingUnique shell commands on right click within the program Easy batch file editingFolder size calculationDoesn't failWell documented requires learningthumbnails are a little slow to load This is one of a few pieces of software by which I judge others. The commands are densely packed in tabs, trees, menus, and shell (within the program only). It allows for organization and manipulation of files by any way imaginable.

Rated 50/50 by stisev at Jun 10, 2010

The best file manager in existence as of 6/9/10. Yes, better than DOpus :) UProf, please refrain from posting negative ratings baselessly. You never bothered to explain your problem to dev!

Rated 50/50 by poisonu at Jul 6, 2010

Superb! And Still improving further.

Rated 50/50 by Jon Bush at Jul 14, 2010

So much power over your files and folders--so much ability to configure XYPlorer the way YOU want it, so many protections are built in and well-designed, so you have to be asleep to screw something up... EXCELLENT PROGRAM!!! Just one little-bitty one...I'm older and I need to increase the size of the fonts somewhat... some of the configurations do not allow larger or bold fonts. That's kinda petty on my part, huh? There are only 5 Stars to give--I give it TEN!!! This one program is the heart of ALL my computer operations, along with Firefox online... EVERYTHING I do is done with Firefox and XYPlorer!!! Absolutely the very best File Manager program since XTree in the days of the X80 processor--more power in my hands!!! Mr Lassau is leading Microsoft along by a rope, since they are incorporating so many of HIS ideas... I hope they are paying him royalties!

Rated 30/50 by mikes1616 at Jul 15, 2010

I recently moved to Windows 7 and 64-bit. My only gripe with this is it currently doesn't see the libraries and it does not hook the 64-bit applications. Sure you can navigate to the virtual folders the libraries point to, but it would be nicer to support them natively. Sure, the workaround for the 64-bit problem is to just install the 32-bit version of the application so XY can see it in the right click menu. But I guess I just don't want to. We are told sometime in 2011 is the time frame for 64-bit. I love this utility, but I am Directly Opus until it supports 64-bit and Windows 7 Libraries fully. Great tool, but I am giving it a 3 - only because Directory Opus is a major competitor and they support both of these features. I will be coming back to XYPlorer.

Rated 50/50 by nsl333 at Jul 16, 2010

It's fast, light weight, and adds tons of functionality to your File Manager. It took me less than 30 minutes to move from the trial version to a lifetime license. None at all The ability to add scripts (macro's) to your file manager is absolutely brilliant! I review a lot of files (docs) in 100's of corresponding directories. Now I can mark the files with colors (tags) for 'In-Progess', 'Done', 'Interesting'. And the directories as 'Done' or 'In Progress' or 'Interesting files within'. For that I use little macros that choose a different icon out of shell32.dll (folder-with-checkmark, search-icon and star resp.). All with just one mouseclick! It really saves me tons of time.The color tags can be lost when they are copied outside of your own system. This is due to my OS limitations (XP64). The directory ratings WILL be kept even as you backup to a USB-disc and reload in a system with just a normal Explorer. Updated on Jul 16, 2010