FileList Manager

Despite the wide variety of improvements applied with each major upgrade, operating systems are still susceptible to data loss, especially after certain updates cause unintended side effects such as file corruption. While the best course of action involves the creation of very frequent backups, those who also wish to stay mindful of their computer’s directory configurations may find good use for FileList Manager.

Plenty of users seeking to make the most of Windows’ cutting edge features sign up for one of the various branches belonging to the Insider Program, thus trading stability for early access to extra functionalities. With particular updates making changes to core parts of the system, these users sometimes have to reinstall the OS altogether in the event of encountering performance-breaking alterations.

Instead of taking screenshots of the way files are organized on the target machine, one can try out the app at hand to create snapshots of a directory’s internal sub-folder and file structure in simple text format to have an easier time restoring the configuration after a fresh Windows installation.

For automation purposes, the program also lets you keep the records updated with the latest changes done to a folder’s contents. Finally, mission-critical directories can be backed up in the form of archives from the utility’s interface for added convenience.