xplorer2 lite edition portable

xplorer2 lite edition portable is a compact and portable file manager that intends to replace Windows Explorer. It packs some useful features, such as support for multiple tabs.

Since installation is not a prerequisite, you can simply extract the program files anywhere on the hard drive and run the executable file immediately.

As an alternative, you can store xplorer2 on a USB flash drive or similar storage unit, and run it on any computer. This way, you can keep the tool in your pocket wherever you go.

More importantly, xplorer2 does not work with the Windows Registry or leave behind files on the hard drive after removing it from the system.

The interface of the program consists of a dual-pane window, where you can use the Explorer-based file structure to seamlessly navigate directories.

Aside from using some familiar functions available through the context menu (e.g. new file or folder, arrange items), you can edit a file's content as text, alter a file's format, mass-rename files, set quick bookmarks, as well as enable browsing and scrolling in mirror mode.

It is possible to swap panes, toggle sticky selection mode to make items immune to clicks and keys, synchronize panes by date information, select all items whose properties match a complex rule, duplicate files, set comments and launch a Command Prompt dialog, to name but a few of xplorer2's numerous options.

Configuring the utility with tailor-made settings is done through the Options panel. For example, you can set xplorer2 to save the program state on exit and to beep on warnings and errors, establish an external text editor and viewer for command lines, enable single-click activation mode, as well as customize the main font and inactive background color.

xplorer2 is very low-demanding concerning the CPU and system memory, so it doesn't burden the computer's overall performance. It has a good response time to key strokes and mouse events, and performed smoothly throughout our evaluation. Too bad the tool has not been updated for a long time. Nevertheless, thanks to its intuitive layout and rich features, xplorer2 lite edition portable should satisfy the entire audience, especially power users.