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Multi Commander 5.0 Excellent Free Windows File Manager.

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Multi Commander 5.0 Excellent Free Windows File Manager.

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If I had known about this file manager and if it had been as advanced as Directory Opus was back in 2008 (when I invested in it), I might not have gone with Directory Opus.

Well, from what I can see, it now is, and can do pretty much everything I need DOpus to do…and for free.

It has so many features, I really don’t know where to begin. So I’ll use their list.

Layout
  • Dual Panel
  • Tabs
  • Commander styled keyboard/mouse setup
  • Windows Explorer styled keyboard/mouse setup
  • Customizable colors
  • Customizable keyboard
  • Customizable mouse
  • Clickable crumbbar
  • Command line field for quick commands
  • Quick launch bar
  • Alias
  • Button panel
  • Log window
File System Browser
  • Fast Selection/Deselection of multiple files using filters
  • Set view filter to minimize files that should be shown.
  • Go to next/previous sibling folder with ctrl+pgup/pgdn
  • Load/Save current selection to memory or file
  • Restore previous copy/move selection with num+/
  • Compare panel and select Duplicates, Missing, Newest
  • Hotpath to fast go to user defined paths
  • Back/Forward to go to location in previously visited
  • History button to show the latest location you been at for fast access
  • Command line command to fast go to path
  • Edit path field to change path
  • Disconnect usb/remote device from inside Multi Commander
  • Quick search window to do search in place for file/folders
  • Show files and folder in detailed or list or thumbnail list mode
File System
  • Browse local hard drives
  • Browse network servers/shares
  • Plug-ins expands the file system.
  • FTP (with SSL/TLS Support)
  • Browse the Registry as a file system
  • Browse archives (Zip, 7-Zip, Rar, Tar, gz, bz2 )
  • Show file properties as columns
File Operations
  • All file operations are run in background. Do not hang/block the main window.
  • Delete files and folder
  • Delete to recycle bin
  • Delete files inside archives (eg. Zip)
  • Copy
  • Move
  • Rename
  • Multi-Rename
Copy / Move File Operations
  • Filters to include or exclude files and folders.
  • Tweak read/write strategy (buffers,chunks, read/write option, Async/sync, ... )
  • Keep broken/unfinished files.
  • Keep file and folder date
  • Copy/Move Plugins like Auto Sort, Auto Unpack, Content copy
  • Preset
  • Auto load of preset based on path
Unpack
  • Unpack (Zip, 7Zip, Rar, tar,gz,bz2, tar.gz, tar.bz2 )
  • Unpack filter
  • Unpack archives into individual folders
Pack
  • Pack (Zip, 7Zip, tar,gz,bz2, tar.gz, tar.bz2 )
  • Using filters
  • Pack folders into individual files
File Viewer
  • Can view files of any size with minimal memory usage.
  • Highlighing
  • Line numbers
  • Wordwrap, both dynamic and fixed
  • Auto load if file is changed.
  • Customize colors and background
  • View as Ascii, UTF8, Unicode, Binary , Hex
  • Find substring in text
  • Copy selection to clipboard or save to file
  • Clickable web links
  • Keyboard navigation ( ctrl+n )
Tools / Misc
  • Find opened/locked files. Find what process has a specific file open.
  • Change the date and time of a folder so it gets the time of the latest file in that folder.
  • Change file attribute , date and time
  • Show folder size in file system browser.
  • Rename multiple files by replace substring in name
  • Run Multi Commander from Portable/USB device
  • Backup and restore of Multi Commander settings
  • Multi Update automatically updates Multi Commander to latest version
  • Portable. Can be installed on USB device. Will not save anything on the host computer.
Clipboard
  • Send file name with or without full path to clipboard
  • Send comma separated list of all selected files to the clipboard
  • Image information in clipboard (screen capture) can be save as JPG/PNG/BMP with ctrl+v (paste)
  • Text information in clipboard can be save to text file with ctrl+v (paste)
Convert Files
  • Convert text file to/from Unix/Windows/Mac format
  • Reformat or compact xml files.
  • Base64 encode/decode files.
Links
  • Wizard that helps you create Junctions\Symlinks\Hardlinks
  • File system browser will flow links.
  • Shows Link target in file system browser.
File Security
  • Take ownership of files/folders
  • Remove file permission for all users on files/folders
  • Add permission to user/group for files/folders
Audio Tools
  • Remove ID3 meta data from mp3
  • Export ID3 data to text file.
  • Show MP3 ID3 Information
  • Show ID3 data as columns in the file system browser
  • Show aggregated genre column of folders ( will scan 3 folders down)
Picture Tools
  • Convert pictures to JPEG/PNG/BMP
  • Rotate/Flip pictures
  • Auto rotate pictures according to EXIF information
  • Lossless rotation of jpg
  • Preserve file dates.
  • Strip EXIF Information from pictures
  • Export EXIF information from pictures to text file
  • Adjust EXIF Date information in pictures by changing the time -/+ X minutes.
  • Adjust Pictures file date to the date of the EXIF date information
  • Show EXIF data column in the file system browser
  • GPS Exif column is clickable and will show location in Google Maps.
Video Tools
  • Show Movie Information like rating, genre (and more) as columns on movie files
  • Get Movie Information from IMDB and RottenTomato
Search
  • Exclude folders from search
  • Search by looking for file content, file attributes, file size, file time
  • Limit subfolder search levels.
  • Minimize you search result by searching in the result.
  • Remove items or group of items from search result with context menu
  • Save/load search criteria
  • Save/load search result
  • Delete/Copy/Move/View from search result
  • Multiple search tabs
File Verifier
  • Verify .SFV (crc32), MD5 files
  • Create SFV / MD5
  • Verify CRC/MD5/SHA1 code against a file.
  • Option to rename all bad files to *.bad
  • Option to delete all bad files
  • Auto start verify if double click on .sfv file in the file system browser
Plugin and extensions
  • File System plugin ( eg., Registry , FTP, Zip, Rar )
  • File Properties plugin (for showing file properties in columns ), (Eg Showing EXIF or ID3 meta information)
  • Copy/Move File Operations Plugins ( eg. Auto Unpack, Auto sorting files )
  • Application extensions. Expand Multi Commander with new utilities/tools.

And much more…

I’d put up screen shots, but you can find them here: http://multicommander.com/ 

Multi Commander works on Windows XP / 2003 / Vista / Server 2008 (R2) / Windows 7 / Windows 8.x / Server 2012 (R2)

The software is available as a portable version or setup version.

Download: http://multicommander.com/ 

 

Source:

http://www.ghacks.net/2015/02/03/file-manager-multi-commander-5-0-is-out/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1508%2ehj0ao01hy5%2e1k93

 

 

 

 

 

120,697 views 46 replies
Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well I'm quite happy with Multi Commander thus far, but then I've not used Directory Opus or Total Commander to know the difference.  I suppose, though, I could possibly switch to one or the other of them if there were a distinct advantage to me to do so..  Perhaps I could look into a trial version to see if there are are any advantages prior to making an investment.

Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Vive la happiness! :)

WindowBlinds - Free yourself of the default settings, customize your desktop.
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 27

Vive la happiness! :)
End of DrJBHL's quote

One short but sweet argument for sticking with Multi Commander.

Quoting Gaspershooters, reply 28

One of advantages of Total Commander is tons of free plugins. 
End of Gaspershooters's quote

One tempting argument for Total Commander, but is it compelling enough for me to spend my money and how many of these 'free' plugins are actually useful on a daily basis?  Given Multi Commander has an extensive array of tools and functions, does Total commander have any distinct advantages with these 'free' plugins?

 

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting starkers, reply 29

Given Multi Commander has an extensive array of tools and functions, does Total commander have any distinct advantages with these 'free' plugins?
End of starkers's quote

Since these tools/functions are the exact same as in Total Commander (as in EXACT the same (read: blantantly ripped off)), then no.
But if one wants to support a rip-off.........

Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top

How does downloading a free app [no wrapper nor home page switcher] support a rip off?

Not at all clear.

Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think Snow's saying that Multi Commander is a 'badge engineered' copy of Total Commander...

Bit like how a Healey Sprite is just a badge engineered MG Midget....[or vise versa] ...;)

Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 32

I think Snow's saying that Multi Commander is a 'badge engineered' copy of Total Commander...
End of Jafo's quote

Not being a code writer (can't compare the coding of each) and not having any experience with "Total Commander" (sorry, SD doesn't reimburse me) I wouldn't know. gHacks certainly didn't say anything about it being a 'clone' or 'rip off'. I suppose there are however those who know better.

Not that I'd put anything with the name "Norton..." on any computer of mine, anyway.

I set out here to let folks know there's a free file utility. Downloading it doesn't support it in any way, but so what?

I regret having done so, and won't repeat the folly, no matter how many are happy with it.

 

 

Reply #34 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 33

Not that I'd put anything with the name "Norton..." on any computer of mine, anyway.
End of DrJBHL's quote

Me too...

"Once bitten...." as they say...;)

Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 33

Not being a code writer
End of DrJBHL's quote

One doesn't have to be to know that MC is a 'copy' of TC.
All the key commands for the basic fucntions, like copy, move, search are exactly the same.

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 33

Not that I'd put anything with the name "Norton..."
End of DrJBHL's quote

Norton Commander was a DOS application and had nothing what so ever to do with Symantec or Norton AV.
It's 100% safe to use.

;)

Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 33

I regret having done so, and won't repeat the folly, no matter how many are happy with it.
End of DrJBHL's quote

Now that wouldn't help anybody that thinks it's a good find and are using it. If this post has enabled 20 people to be happy with it, that is all that matters. If other people like and use something else that is their right. I will never understand the bashing however. People bash WindowBlinds, Start 8 and other programs. I have had no problem with any of them. If people mess around with an OS then sometimes other things aren't going to function correctly. Sad part is it's always the programs fault for not working. If people didn't complain and say what they are using is better they would have nothing else to do that day. Bottom line is if someone likes a certain problem use and enjoy it. That doesn't make a program that does the same or comes close to doing the same no good. 

Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Be my guest...use it to your heart's content. The interface is far more functional (at least appears to be) and the only 'real' minus in my eyes is that it doesn't have a native viewer/player.

When one says it's a rip off though, one should look 'under the hood'...at least in my view.

No matter.

Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'm not going to get into the copy/rip argument here, and I certainly hope I didn't start it with my comparison questions, but if Multi Commander were an illegal copy I would imagine the copyright holders would have commenced some kind of action by now.  However, there appears to be no such action and I shall continue to use Multi Commander until such time as there is proof to the contrary or somebody sells me on Total Commander or Opus Directory.

Yes, I like to use freeware if it serves my needs, but I'm not opposed to purchasing software if it serves my needs and is a good investment... eg: Acronis True Image; Winstep Xtreme; Paintshop Pro and Stardock products.  In fact, I have several purchased programs from Ashampoo as well, so if Total Commander or an equivelant comes highly recommended and is worth the investment, I'd be more than happy to pay the asking price.

Oh, and Doc, please keep doing what you do so well, your software/freeware discoveries have helped many a member, as well as myself, and I believe you should continue to do so, despite the turn of events here.  And again, I hope that I'm not responsible for the change of tone this thread took.  That was not my intention when I posed questions regarding the 'pay-for' alternatives.

:)

Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Quoting starkers, reply 29

 Given Multi Commander has an extensive array of tools and functions, does Total commander have any distinct advantages with these 'free' plugins?


 

End of starkers's quote

Watching clips,listening music,reading all of MS documents (.doc,xls,..........),Opendocuments,Autocad,Adobe,3D,Fonts files......much much more if you know what you're looking for. 

Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 32

Bit like how a Healey Sprite is just a badge engineered MG Midget....[or vise versa]
End of Jafo's quote
Auston Healy, oh yhe memories. Both of those auto makers and Triumph Motorcycles and many otherwise fine cars suffered under Joe Lucas, "The Prince Of Darkness." (Inventor of things that went pOOf in the night)

Reply #41 from JoeUser Forums Top

Please don't take offense, Doc.  At least not enough to inhibit your contributions to these forums.  It's not, and shouldn't be, personal.  Opinions are just that.

It's great of you to share what you find that might be of interest to others.  Hate to see that stop.

Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for posting all the things you post Doc.  I try not to post replies unless I think I have something worth the bytes, which admittedly in my case isn't very often.  That doesn't mean I don't appreciate your posts.  :)

Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Snowman, reply 35

All the key commands for the basic fucntions, like copy, move, search are exactly the same.
End of Snowman's quote

 

isn't exactly that (same keyboard shortcuts as Norton Commander) one of the main features of all Norton Commander clones? 

Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Quoting moshi, reply 43
Quoting Snowman,
reply 35

All the key commands for the basic fucntions, like copy, move, search are exactly the same.



 

isn't exactly that (same keyboard shortcuts as Norton Commander) one of the main features of all Norton Commander clones? 

End of moshi's quote

I still use the 32bit ver of XTGold ....ZTreeWin .... and I bet lots of KB shortcuts used by Norton were 'borrowed' from the originals that led to XTG....;p

I still have them all somewhere...yep....Xtree looks like it dates to '85 ....30 years ago...;)

Reply #45 from Elemental Forums Top

I would like to thank you Doc for all the hard work you do to bring new information and software to our attention.  I appreciate it, and look forward to your posts.

Thanks. =)

-Steven.

Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have to wonder how many code writers came up with the same or similar applications without knowing what others were doing at the time... or how many code writers saw an application and felt they could improve upon it using code of their own.

I also have to wonder how different one 'copy/move' program can be from another.  They all do the same thing, copy and move files, and when you consider just how many software developers there are in the wild, there has to be some similarities or duplications that can be put down to coincidence rather than intentional copying of IP.

I mean, what if I come up with the idea for a flashlight that has a digital/FM radio, a TV tuner, connects to the internet and orders its own batteries?  Oh, look out, somebody in Lithuania thought of that as well.... and somebody in the Congo improved upon it and added a laser cutter, GPS and a fold-out portable toilet for caught-short campers. 

Then Apple comes along, says it thought of it all first and sues everyone. :-"

I suppose what I'm trying to say in a 'round-about' way is that we may know of this or that program that does this and that, and we may see others that do this and that as well, but at the end of the day we are merely outsiders looking in, and we can't know all the details and business decisions that led to 'same' or similar programs being developed.