How to Turn Windows Explorer into a Powerhouse

windowslogo 

If you liked my previous post on 5 ways to pimp Windows Explorer, you’ll love this gorgeous piece of freeware.  DMEXbar is a plug-in for Windows Explorer which turns it from a clunky system to a real powerhouse. 

Once installed, your Windows explorer will have the ability to:

  • Open two explorer windows aligned side by side
  • Split and reassemble large files
  • Create “Hot Paths”, which are like the “Favorites” in the Internet Explorer, for simple and fast change to these directories
  • Fast copying and moving of files between two aligned explorer windows by shortcuts
  • Synchronize files and directories between two aligned windows
  • Open DOS shell windows or run any other user-specified programs using the current directory or selected files as parameters
  • Calculate the total size or used disk space of directories including all subdirectories

…and so, so, so many other features for both power and novice users.

What I really like about DMEXbar is the fact that I don’t have to use an alternative explorer, but I can just use Windows explorer like I’ve always done, and take advantage of all the new functionality when as and when I need to, and yes - it’s free.  Works for Windows 2000/XP, no Vista support yet.

Two thumbs up!

Link: DMEX Bar

If you liked this article, subscribe for free via email , or grab our feed.
 

6 People Left Comments



Related Posts:
  • How to Stop Internet Explorer’s Annoying Clicking Sound
  • Top 5 Ways to Pimp Your Windows Explorer
  • How to Copy Files Faster and Easier

    • 6 Responses to 'How to Turn Windows Explorer into a Powerhouse'

    TrackBack to 'How to Turn Windows Explorer into a Powerhouse'.

    1. Rohit V said,

      on March 1st, 2008 at 1:24 pm

      Hi, can anyone provide the download link…I can’t locate the one.

    2. James Yeang said,

      on March 1st, 2008 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Rohit - it’s the link at the bottom of the post :)

    3. Syahid A. said,

      on March 3rd, 2008 at 11:51 am

      Two windows explorer open side by side is very powerful. I’ve worked with that using TabbyFile. This offers a lot more. Nice find James.

    4. Sumesh said,

      on March 4th, 2008 at 7:18 pm

      Nice tip. But wouldn’t Xplorer square be a better idea?

    5. James Yeang said,

      on March 4th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

      @Syahid: My pleasure man…
      @Sumesh: I’ve tried and given up on Xplorer2… explorer alternatives are fun, but the learning curve is too annoying to be adopted easily.

    6. Jawwad said,

      on March 9th, 2008 at 4:44 am

      I have used this one and it has features in abundance. Very capable explorer add-on. Actually I also run away from explorer alternatives such as Xplorer2 and many others.

    Post a comment