MakeNewFolder

Folders take up no disk space at all as an item, so it’s only content which matters. However, folders are a powerful way of organizing files on your computer. Dedicated to them, MakeNewFolder comes with a few intuitive options to create a new folder with a custom name in the active Explorer window.

All the application has to offer is found in a slim interface, with a large field for name, and several related controls. The input field is actually a drop-down menu, which can be used to save names, so later on you simply select it from the list, proving quite handy for generic names, or project organizing.

In case there’s no Explorer window active, you’re prompted whether you want to quit, or simply place the new folder on the desktop. This check is usually performed at every startup, but you can access the options menu for a final decision to save some time. There’s the possibility to have the program closed right after creating a folder, or leave active for further input.

It’s best to only keep one Explorer window active during the whole operation. This is because the application doesn’t let you choose the location, but rather scans, and creates in the available one, which can result in error if more are active, or simply risk having the folder created on the desktop. Unfortunately, there are no advanced options to create an entire structure, so you need to always be in the root folder you want the new one to be in.

Modern Windows iterations already provide a simple means of doing this, namely the Ctrl + Shift + N hotkey command. However, the biggest impact on practicality is from compatibility. Even if run with compatibility settings, Windows definition, and integration of File Explorer changed throughout the years, with no application updates to bypass this, meaning there’s a high chance Explorer windows are not recognized.

To sum it up, MakeNewFolder wants to help you create new folders in any active window with incredibly little effort. However, there’s already a comfortable system hotkey to use, while compatibility issues with modern Windows iterations are sure to make you look for advanced alternatives.