Files Changelog

What's new in Files 3.3

Mar 19, 2024
  • What's Changed:
  • Feature: Added slider to control item size by @yaira2 in #14719
  • Feature: Add icon sizes to the layout flyout by @yaira2 in #14834
  • Feature: Update layout size selection state by @yaira2 in #14845
  • Feature: Added tooltips to Layout Picker by @0x5bfa in #14852
  • Feature: Updated layout icons in the toolbar by @yaira2 in #14846
  • Feature: Replaced string "Layout mode" with "Layout" for simplicity by @0x5bfa in #14847
  • Feature: Created new "Layout" settings page by @yaira2 in #14912
  • Feature: Added a header to the home page by @0x5bfa in #14864
  • Feature: Renamed "Favorites" section to "Pinned" by @0x5bfa in #14862
  • Feature: Added shimmer animation when loading icons by @yaira2 in #14905
  • Feature: Restore tabs when Files process is closed incorrectly by @yaira2 in #14795
  • Feature: Added Discord link to About page by @hishitetsu in #14821
  • Feature: Added support for opening and extracting mrpack files by @yaira2 in #14942
  • Feature: Removed web shortcut icon placeholder by @yaira2 in #14913
  • Fix: Use correct DPI settings when requesting icons by @yaira2 in #14779
  • Fix: Fixed SocketException in GitHelpers.RequireGitAuthenticationAsync by @hishitetsu in #14769
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in Item_Opening by @hishitetsu in #14784
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in CloseTab by @hishitetsu in #14783
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in ShareItemsAsync by @hishitetsu in #14782
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in DuplicateSelectedTabAction.ExecuteAsync by @hishitetsu in #14789
  • Fix: Fixed issue where item selection didn't work properly the List View layout by @hishitetsu in #14800
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where pin/unpin string is not shown by @0x5bfa in #14869
  • Fix: Fixed issue where copy and paste out of archive file didn't work by @hishitetsu in #14829
  • Fix: Fixed issue where hashes weren't able to calculate by @hishitetsu in #14832
  • Fix: Fixed issue where some files failed to load properties by @hishitetsu in #14850
  • Fix: Fixed issue where tabs weren't restored when resuming from the background by @yaira2 in #14857
  • Fix: Fixed issue where Open with and Send to submenus didn't appear properly in Widgets by @hishitetsu in #14879
  • Fix: Prompt for credentials when a network share access is denied by @nmangue in #14904
  • Fix: Save tab list on path change by @yaira2 in #14874
  • Fix: Fixed localization issue in the Layout Picker by @0x5bfa in #14883
  • Fix: Fixed an issue with drag and dropping items onto .ahk files by @lunathanael in #14895
  • Fix: Fixed issue where items couldn't be dropped from 7-zip by @hishitetsu in #14918
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where video bitrate was displayed in plain text by @0x5bfa in #14932
  • Fix: Fixed issue where window wasn't always brought to foreground by @0x5bfa in #14917
  • Fix: Fixed issue where loading thumbnails sometimes took very long time by @hishitetsu in #14950
  • Fix: Fixed issue where drag and drop from Edge didn't work by @hishitetsu in #14976
  • Code Quality: Icon improvements by @yaira2 in #14792
  • Code Quality: Improve icon code for recent items by @yaira2 in #14805
  • Code Quality: Replaced icon height & size constants with enums by @0x5bfa in #14809
  • Code Quality: Renamed user control class names by @0x5bfa in #14810
  • Code Quality: Fix column layout sizing by @yaira2 in #14822
  • Code Quality: Improved compatibility mode classes by @0x5bfa in #14473
  • Code Quality: Updated dependencies by @hishitetsu in #14876
  • Code Quality: Remove thumbnail cache to simplify logic and improve performance by @yaira2 in #14871
  • Code Quality: Remove embedded Package.appinstaller by @yaira2 in #14908
  • Code Quality: Changed asynchronous logic for loading icons by @hishitetsu in #14925
  • Code Quality: Added empty view models of Widgets by @0x5bfa in #14922
  • GitHub: Fixed typo in code quality template by @lunathanael in #14924
  • Code Quality: Update license year by @0x5bfa in #14933
  • Code Quality: Merged all Win32 helpers into single class by @0x5bfa in #14947
  • Code Quality: Added workaround for open with icon to display correctly by @hishitetsu in #14962

New in Files 3.2.4 (Mar 12, 2024)

  • Updated our deployment pipeline, as a result of this change, you'll be required to uninstall and then reinstall the sideload version.

New in Files 3.2.2 (Feb 18, 2024)

  • What's Changed:
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would occur when clicking an item in the Tags widget by @hishitetsu in #14745
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would occur when navigating folders continuously in a short period of time by @hishitetsu in #14744
  • Fix: Fixed COMException loop due to failure to generate notification by @hishitetsu in #14754
  • Fix: Fixed ArgumentException when wrong color was specified by @hishitetsu in #14751
  • Fix: Fixed InvalidOperationException in ColumnsLayoutPage by @hishitetsu in #14746
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaira2 in #14756

New in Files 3.2.1 (Feb 16, 2024)

  • Feature: Added a notification when the app goes to the background for the first time by @hishitetsu in #14673
  • Feature: Added a prompt when failing to rename items requiring additional permissions by @ferrariofilippo in #14669
  • Fix: Fixed issue where switching directory while renaming item wouldn't cancel rename by @hishitetsu in #14676
  • Fix: Fixed high contrast support in menu flyouts by @0x5bfa in #14664
  • Fix: Fixed COMException in HandleLocationItemDroppedAsync by @hishitetsu in #14680
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in InvertSelectionAction by @hishitetsu in #14681
  • Fix: Fixed ArgumentException in ContextMenu by @hishitetsu in #14689
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the path bar on the home page was not translated by @hishitetsu in #14694
  • Fix: Fixed issue where exe icons were sometimes small by @yaira2 in #14700
  • Fix: Fixed InvalidOperationException when removing page from BackStack by @yaira2 in #14698
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in Item_Opening by @yaira2 in #14699
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in DirectoryInfoUpdated by @hishitetsu in #14720
  • Fix: Fixed issue where icon overlays were cached by @yaira2 in #14727
  • Code Quality: Updated Windows App SDK to 1.4.5 by @hishitetsu in #14728
  • Code Quality: Improved Widget code by @0x5bfa in #14458
  • Code Quality: Update dependencies by @hishitetsu in #14693
  • Code Quality: Refactor IncreaseLayoutSize by @yaira2 in #14677
  • Code Quality: Improved performance of Git operations by @hishitetsu in #14688
  • Code Quality: Differentiate between icon size & icon height by @yaira2 in #14713
  • Code Quality: Transition Sidebar and Tabs away from LoadIconFromPathAsync by @yaira2 in #14701

New in Files 3.2 (Feb 11, 2024)

  • Feature: Added support for pinning executable shortcuts to start by @yaira2 in #14667
  • Feature: Use File Explorer naming preferences when creating shortcuts by @yaira2 in #14600
  • Feature: Added support for starting tag search from the Details Pane by @yaira2 in #14544
  • Feature: Added support for hiding more options from the context menu by @yaira2 in #14408
  • Feature: Added an option to disable auto scroll when navigating up by @yaira2 in #14412
  • Feature: Updated to WinAppSDK 1.4.4 by @yaira2 in #14414
  • Feature: Updated search query to include unindexed items in results by @yaira2 in #14415
  • Feature: Switched away from GetThumbnailAsync API by @yaira2 in #14423
  • Feature: Added support for setting jfif files as the wallpaper by @MrFrawsty in #14537
  • Feature: Updated the cloud status icon for Columns Layout by @yaira2 in #14520
  • Feature: Added support for editing album covers by @yaira2 in #14485
  • Feature: Add newly created items to the Recent Files list by @yaira2 in #14466
  • Feature: Added a List View layout by @marcelwgn in #14489
  • Fix: Fixed issue where smart extraction didn't work correctly for a single folder by @hishitetsu in #14395
  • Fix: Use the Stream API to list streams instead of opening the file by @mbartlett21 in #14398
  • Fix: Fixed issue where directly opening a library would invoke explorer.exe by @SakuraKade in #14336
  • Fix: Fixed issue where pinned applications were executed in %windir%System32 by @hishitetsu in #14420
  • Fix: Fixed COMException with BaseLayoutPage.GetAllItems by @hishitetsu in #14431
  • Fix: Fixed issue where it didn't work to pick files when creating new shortcuts by @yaira2 in #14422
  • Fix: Fixed COMException in ItemsAdded_CollectionChanged by @hishitetsu in #14439
  • Fix: Fixed environment variables expansion for shortcuts by @Qin-shihuang in #14425
  • Fix: Fixed COMException in ItemsAdded_CollectionChanged - part 2 by @hishitetsu in #14448
  • Fix: Fixed COMException with BaseLayoutPage.GetAllItems - part 2 by @hishitetsu in #14447
  • Fix: Fixed issue where switching from Details to Tiles didn't reload thumbnails by @hishitetsu in #14457
  • Fix: Fixed issue where a new tab would open when trying to open a new window by @hishitetsu in #14463
  • Fix: Fixed issue where folders sizes weren't calculated when opening Properties from the sidebar by @ferrariofilippo in #14480
  • Fix: Handle InvalidOperationException in RunPowershellCommandAsync by @yaira2 in #14481
  • Fix: Fixed crash when selecting the address bar with Shift + Tab by @hishitetsu in #14491
  • Fix: Fixed COMException in ItemsAdded_CollectionChanged - part 3 by @hishitetsu in #14497
  • Fix: Fixed issue where exiting from the system tray icon didn't save the tabs by @hishitetsu in #14496
  • Fix: Fixed issue where modified date was missing from the properties window by @ZTL-UwU in #14501
  • Fix: Fixed IOException in QuickLookProvider by @yaira2 in #14509
  • Fix: Fixed issue where opening tags from the sidebar would default to the Details View by @yaira2 in #14523
  • Fix: Fixed issue where path bar didn't use localized name for system folders by @hishitetsu in #14532
  • Fix: Fixed crash when switching to the List View layout by @marcelwgn in #14533
  • Fix: Fixed potential crash when opening properties for recent files by @yaira2 in #14535
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the path bar didn't display the query when searching by @hishitetsu in #14541
  • Fix: Fixed issue where search results would sometimes use the Columns View by @yaira2 in #14539
  • Fix: Fixed issue where thumbnails would sometimes fail to load in OneDrive by @yaira2 in #14552
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the app would crash when displaying a large number of items by @hishitetsu in #14559
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the app could crash when adding items from external apps by @hishitetsu in #14567
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the Properties window had the wrong icon by @0x5bfa in #14470
  • Fix: Fixed issue where items were sometimes not displayed by @hishitetsu in #14581
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the privacy policy link was broken by @0x5bfa in #14584
  • Fix: Fixed issue where some OneDrive files were automatically downloaded by @yaira2 in #14597
  • Fix: Fixed issues where icons would keep refreshing by @yaira2 in #14596
  • Fix: Fixed issue where custom folder icons weren't loading by @yaira2 in #14604
  • Fix: Fixed issue where placeholders used the thumbnail instead of the icon by @yaira2 in #14607
  • Fix: Fixed null ref in OpenProperties by @yaira2 in #14627
  • Fix: Fixed COMException in LoadPaneChanged by @yaira2 in #14628
  • Fix: Fixed FileLoadException when failing to update Files by @yaira2 in #14631
  • Fix: Fixed ArgumentOutOfRangeException in ItemViewModel by @hishitetsu in #14634
  • Fix: Fixed issue where batch files couldn't be previewed inside archives by @hishitetsu in #14641
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would occur when Git path contained an emoji by @yaira2 in #14643
  • Fix: Fixed issue where file names wouldn't update in the search results page by @ferrariofilippo in #14649
  • Fix: Fixed crash that could occur when dragging in grouped grid layout by @hishitetsu in #14654
  • Fix: Fixed issue where updating the default layout wouldn't refresh open tabs by @ferrariofilippo in #14651
  • Fix: Fixed issue where renaming a tag wouldn't save the new name by @ferrariofilippo in #14662
  • Fix: Fixed issue where certain changes in the Properties Window couldn't be canceled by @ferrariofilippo in #14661
  • Fix: Fixed issue where refocusing Details View would sometimes scroll by @yaira2 in #14666
  • Code Quality: Improved the way of instancing OpacityIconModel by @0x5bfa in #14603
  • Code Quality: Update target framework of Files.InteractionTests to net8.0 by @hishitetsu in #14592
  • Code Quality: Use LoadIconWithoutOverlayAsync for Drives Widget by @yaira2 in #14524
  • Code Quality: Use LoadIconWithoutOverlayAsync for Quick Access Widget by @yaira2 in #14536
  • Code Quality: Replace foreach with Task.WhenAll by @yaira2 in #14657
  • Code Quality: Use volatile for isMainWindowClosed by @hishitetsu in #14659
  • Code Quality: Return icon size based on current layout settings by @yaira2 in #14650
  • Code Quality: Added default icon sizes to LayoutSettingsService by @yaira2 in #14645
  • Code Quality: Improved error handling in RequireGitAuthenticationAsync by @hishitetsu in #14646
  • Code Quality: Avoid generation of superfluous CollectionViewSource by @hishitetsu in #14629
  • Code Quality: Improved loading speed of thumbnails - part 2 by @hishitetsu in #14618
  • Code Quality: Fixed semaphore release timing in ItemViewModel by @hishitetsu in #14619

New in Files 3.1.1 (Jan 8, 2024)

  • Fix: Fixed issue where the app would crash when opening the properties window from the home page by @hishitetsu in #14385
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the app would crash when opening the properties window twice by @hishitetsu in #14386
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the app would crash when pinning an executable file to the start menu by @hishitetsu in #14387
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaira2 in #14388

New in Files 3.1 (Jan 7, 2024)

  • Feature: Added a 2gb splitting option when compressing files by @yaira2 in #14193
  • Feature: Treat libraries as root in Columns Layout by @yaira2 in #14198
  • Feature: Increase suggestion dropdown to 10 items by @yaira2 in #14170
  • Feature: Added an option for "smart" extract by @hishitetsu in #14205
  • Feature: Open folder in new tab when dragging folder to "add tab" button by @denisdekh in #14144
  • Feature: Added an icon to the system tray by @0x5bfa in #14285
  • Feature: Added support for displaying recently entered paths by @hishitetsu in #14301
  • Feature: Added an option to group by day by @mafra99 in #14299
  • Feature: Open minimized window on Windows startup by @hishitetsu in #14309
  • Feature: Recognize Tilde as %USERPROFILE% by @awderh in #14171
  • Feature: Prompt when applying tag on non NTFS drive by @yaira2 in #14202
  • Feature: Added option to prioritize files when sorting by @hishitetsu in #14253
  • Feature: Added support for hiding compression options from the context menu by @mafra99 in #14330
  • Feature: Added an out-of-proc WinRT server for long-running background tasks by @hez2010 in #14335
  • Fix: Fixed issue where resizing window would reload preview by @hishitetsu in #14227
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where selection would get canceled after pressing upper arrow key by @RieBi in #13847
  • Fix: Fixed issue where third-party licenses were not displayed by @hishitetsu in #14150
  • Fix: Fixed issue where text was cut off in Tags flyout by @yaira2 in #14167
  • Fix: Fixed crash when trying to open Git settings by @hishitetsu in #14180
  • Fix: Fixed issue where "Reopen closed tab" was always disabled when right-clicking on tabs by @hishitetsu in #14181
  • Fix: Fixed crash when navigating up in the column layout by @hishitetsu in #14186
  • Fix: Fixed issue with sidebar animations not being smooth for small sections by @chingucoding in #14206
  • Fix: Fixed crash when creating taskbar progress by @yaira2 in #14190
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in LaunchPreviewPopupAction by @hishitetsu in #14211
  • Fix: Fixed file name when pasting clipboard content by @DMCS20 in #14244
  • Fix: Fixed crash when unable to connect to GitHub by @hishitetsu in #14246
  • Fix: Fixed issue where options in the conflicts dialog could change when scrolling by @hishitetsu in #14256
  • Fix: Fixed crash when manipulating invalid images by @hishitetsu in #14258
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the column headers weren't always "sticky" by @hishitetsu in #14262
  • Fix: Fixed issue where resuming didn't work once it failed by @hishitetsu in #14290
  • Fix: Fixed exception that would sometimes occur when sharing items by @yaira2 in #14298
  • Fix: Fixed string name by @yaira2 in #14315
  • Fix: Fixed the taskbar behavior in full screen mode by @Qin-shihuang in #14300
  • Fix: Fixed issue where batch files were opened as system by @yaira2 in #14101
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in ColumnShellPage.NavigateToPath by @yaira2 in #14351
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException when renaming files by @yaira2 in #14350
  • Fix: Fixed COMException when removing focus from the path bar by @yaira2 in #14356
  • Code Quality: Introduce details layout columns generator phase 1 by @0x5bfa in #14127
  • Code Quality: Fixed null warnings in MainPage.xaml.cs by @denisdekh in #14145
  • Code Quality: Introduced HomePageContext by @0x5bfa in #14115
  • Code Quality: Introduced SideBarContext by @0x5bfa in #14116
  • Code Quality: Fixed issue where LastOpenedFlyout was not garbage collected by @hishitetsu in #14283
  • Code Quality: Migrate to InputNonClientPointerSource by @Poker-sang in #14342
  • GitHub: Auto format XAML command by @heftymouse in #13486
  • GitHub: Add environment to Format XAML workflow by @heftymouse in #14217
  • GitHub: Moved github docs into .github folder by @0x5bfa in #14276

New in Files 3.0.15.0 (Dec 4, 2023)

  • Feature: Display error when failing to calculate the hash of open files by @yaira2 in #14014
  • Feature: Indicate "Always keep on device" status by @yaira2 in #14012
  • Feature: Only show Google Drive under cloud drives by @yaira2 in #14041
  • Feature: Open archives from the home page in the same tab by @pomydoro in #14069
  • Feature: Added ctrl + alt + c shortcut to copy path with quotes by @niklasb22 in #13398
  • Feature: Allow deleting of local Git branches by @ferrariofilippo in #14059
  • Feature: Display count in the middle of the Status Center progress ring by @yaira2 in #14103
  • Feature: Improved touch target for breadcrumbs by @yaira2 in #14003
  • Feature: Hide pCloud from drives list by @yaira2 in #14084
  • Feature: Added support for logging in/out of GitHub by @yaira2 in #14085
  • Feature: Improved the separation between multiple shortcuts in the Command Palette by @SGrahambo in #14124
  • Feature: Added support for cycling tabs via mouse scrolling by @SGrahambo in #14123
  • Fix: Fixed COMException in BaseLayoutViewModel.DropAsync by @hishitetsu in #13936
  • Fix: Fixed crash when calculating window bounds by @yaira2 in #13967
  • Fix: Fixed warnings in settings by @yaira2 in #13968
  • Fix: Disabled media preview for FTP by @yaira2 in #13969
  • Fix: Fixed null ref warnings in BaseShellPage by @yaira2 in #13973
  • Fix: Fixed null ref warnings in release notes dialog by @yaira2 in #13974
  • Fix: Fixed null ref in sidebar pinned model by @yaira2 in #13964
  • Fix: Fixed null warnings in the details layout by @yaira2 in #13963
  • Fix: Fixed xamlRoot in GetFocusedElement by @yaira2 in #13962
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the compatibility toggle wouldn't work for some files by @yaira2 in #14122
  • Fix: Don't check admin rights for cloud items by @yaira2 in #14009
  • Fix: Fixed "Drive Unplugged" error when compressing items in Column layout by @William-Hiatt in #13695
  • Fix: Fixed xamlRoot in the ConsentDialog by @yaira2 in #14013
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in GetCompressDestination by @yaira2 in #14007
  • Fix: XAML formatting workflow error by @Poker-sang in #14097
  • Fix: Fixed crash that could occur when installing a lot of font files by @yaira2 in #14024
  • Fix: Disable media preview for archive items by @yaira2 in #14021
  • Fix: Fixed an issue with drag and dropping items onto .py files by @antonioseet in #13986
  • Fix: Fixed check for admin by @yaira2 in #13971
  • Fix: Fixed issue where date created is updated when the file is updated by @hishitetsu in #14050
  • Fix: Fixed COMException in UpdateDateDisplayTimer_Tick by @hishitetsu in #14051
  • Fix: Fixed issue where icons were not displayed on submenus of shell extensions by @hishitetsu in #14070
  • Fix: Fixed issue where tab icons and labels were sometimes not displayed when resuming by @hishitetsu in #14080
  • Fix: Fixed an issue with dropping multiple items onto executable files by @antonioseet in #14067
  • Fix: Fixed info pane state when resuming by @yaira2 in #14087
  • Fix: Fixed some null ref warnings in decompress helper by @yaira2 in #14086
  • Code quality: Move Git operations to a different thread by @ferrariofilippo in #13608
  • Code Quality: Fixed Null Ref warnings in DetailsLayout by @yaira2 in #14040
  • Code Quality: Moved static methods from MainPageViewModel to NavigationHelpers by @0x5bfa in #14027
  • Code Quality: Use ControlCornerRadius by @hishitetsu in #14075
  • Code Quality: Renamed layout page classes to improve readability by @0x5bfa in #13958
  • Code Quality: Removed WidgetsListControl by @0x5bfa in #13941
  • Code Quality: Introduced AppLifecycleHelper by @0x5bfa in #13999
  • Code Quality: Refactor InfoPane selection by @yaira2 in #14095
  • Code Quality: Avoid redundant OnPropertyChanged calls in ContentPageContext by @hishitetsu in #14114
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK from 1.4.231008000 to 1.4.231115000 by @dependabot in #13977
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Graphics.Win2D from 1.1.0 to 1.1.1 by @dependabot in #14016
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.CSharp from 4.5.0 to 4.8.0 by @dependabot in #14017
  • Build(deps): Bump SQLitePCLRaw.bundle_green from 2.1.6 to 2.1.7 by @dependabot in #14029

New in Files 3.0.8.0 (Nov 17, 2023)

  • Fix: Always set content dialog root by @yaira2 in #13859
  • Fix: Fixed issue where exporting settings didn't work by @hishitetsu in #13878
  • Fix: Fixed issue where changing column widths would set the width of hidden columns to zero by @hishitetsu in #13879
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in MainPageViewModel.UpdateInstancePropertiesAsync by @hishitetsu in #13900
  • Fix: Fixed potential crash when restoring from Recycle Bin by @yaira2 in #13902
  • Build(deps): Bump System.IO.Hashing from 7.0.0 to 8.0.0 by @dependabot in #13888
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.13 to 8.0.0 by @dependabot in #13887
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection from 7.0.0 to 8.0.0 by @dependabot in #13886
  • Build(deps): Bump System.Threading.Tasks.Dataflow from 7.0.0 to 8.0.0 by @dependabot in #13885
  • Code Quality: Improved app startup routine 2 - Checkpoint 1 by @d2dyno1 in #13854
  • Code Quality: Refactor preview/info pane phase 1 by @yaira2 in #13895

New in Files 3.0.5.0 (Nov 13, 2023)

  • Fixed crash when opening the status center

New in Files 3.0.1.0 (Nov 7, 2023)

  • Feature: Display basic preview in Details pane by @yaira2 in #13665
  • Fix: Fixed icon in light mode by @yaira2 in #13677
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would occur at the start of a file operation if Explorer wasn't running by @hishitetsu in #13670
  • Fix: Fixed ObjectDisposedException by @hishitetsu in #13671
  • Build(deps): Bump LibGit2Sharp from 0.27.2 to 0.28.0 by @dependabot in #13666
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Management.Infrastructure.Runtime.Win from 2.0.1 to 3.0.0 by @dependabot in #13667
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Management.Infrastructure from 2.0.0 to 3.0.0 by @dependabot in #13668

New in Files 2.5.21.0 (Jul 21, 2023)

  • Fix: Fixed issue where the app sometimes got stuck on splash screen by @hishitetsu in #13013
  • Fix: Fixed issue where opening folders from external sources didn't honor the dual pane settings by @hishitetsu in #13014
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the layout flyout sometimes didn't highlight the selected layout by @hishitetsu in #13011
  • Fix: Fixed crash when launching from CMD with "Files" by @hishitetsu in #13023
  • Code Quality: Reduce splash screen display time for faster startup by @hishitetsu in #13020

New in Files 2.5.10.0 (Jul 1, 2023)

  • Feature: Added Git columns to the details layout by @0x5bfa in #12485
  • Feature: Show folder details when no item is selected by @QuaintMako in #12549
  • Feature: Added open in VS/VS Code to status bar by @ferrariofilippo in #12645
  • Feature: Updated the fallback color for Acrylic by @heftymouse in #12625
  • Feature: Removed Bundles by @yaira2 in #12616
  • Feature: Added tooltips to Git columns in the details layout by @hishitetsu in #12676
  • Feature: Separated the archive options in the right click menu by @yaira2 in #12655
  • Feature: Added option to hide the Send To menu by @yaira2 in #12674
  • Feature: Auto-Populate Files and Windows Version when submitting feedback by @tanchekwei in #12639
  • Code Quality: Renamed App.ServicesImplemenetation to App.Services by @0x5bfa in #12702
  • Code Quality: Improved the project structure by @0x5bfa in #12641
  • Code Quality: Cleaned up Files.Backend by @0x5bfa in #12631
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Windows.CsWinRT from 2.0.2 to 2.0.3 by @dependabot in #12592
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK from 1.3.230502000 to 1.3.230602002 by @dependabot in #12603
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.5 to 7.0.7 by @dependabot in #12604
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.7 to 7.0.8 by @dependabot in #12698
  • Build(deps): Bump Axe.Windows from 2.1.2 to 2.1.3 by @dependabot in #12648
  • Fix: Fixed crash in Dual Pane mode when switching away from Git folder by @gave92 in #12599
  • Fix: Fixed issue where scrollbar wasn't visible when reordering pinned favorites by @yaira2 in #12609
  • Fix: Fixed issue where tooltip in details layout was displaying the wrong data by @hishitetsu in #12610
  • Fix: Fixed issue where archive files were counted as folders by @hishitetsu in #12621
  • Fix: Fixed crash when Git branch tip is null by @tanchekwei in #12622
  • Fix: Fixed issue where folder sizes weren't shown in Recycle Bin by @tanchekwei in #12630
  • Fix: Fixed issue where column layout items remained selected on certain startup settings by @hishitetsu in #12629
  • Fix: Fixed tab navigation when middle-clicking a sidebar item by @hishitetsu in #12620
  • Fix: Fixed issue where navigating away from search wouldn't show the folders items by @hishitetsu in #12628
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the preview pane didn't update when switching panes by @hishitetsu in #12647
  • Fix: Fixed issue where item names in the Tags widget didn't have ellipsis by @hishitetsu in #12651
  • Fix: Revert "Fix: Fixed crash in Dual Pane mode when switching away from Git folder (#12599)" by @hishitetsu in #12652
  • Fix: Fixed crash when switching away from Git folder by @hishitetsu in #12656
  • Fix: Fixed issue where open in VS Code didn't work if there were spaces in the path by @ferrariofilippo in #12667
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the icon was missing from the "new shortcut" option by @yaira2 in #12671
  • Fix: Fixed issue where middle clicking selected folders would cause crash by @yaira2 in #12683
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the right-click menu would sometimes freeze the app by @hishitetsu in #12686
  • Fix: Fixed issue where a text box would remain visible in the tiles layout when returning from a new tab by @hishitetsu in #12693
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in ContentPageContext by @hishitetsu in #12700
  • Fix: Fixed issue where Git buttons were incorrectly shown in the status bar by @ferrariofilippo in #12703
  • Fix: Translated missing strings in Properties by @gave92 in #12721
  • Fix: Fixed ArgumentOutOfRangeException in DirectoryPropertiesViewModel by @hishitetsu in #12717
  • Fix: Fixed crash with moving into an empty folder in column layout by @hishitetsu in #12725
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when navigating away from archives by @hishitetsu in #12726
  • Fix: Fixed issue where widths of Git columns were not set correctly by @hishitetsu in #12732
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaira2 in #12690

New in Files 2.5.1.0 (Jun 26, 2023)

  • Feature: Added Git columns to the details layout by @0x5bfa in #12485
  • Feature: Show folder details when no item is selected by @QuaintMako in #12549
  • Feature: Added open in VS/VS Code to status bar by @ferrariofilippo in #12645
  • Feature: Updated the fallback color for Acrylic by @heftymouse in #12625
  • Feature: Removed Bundles by @yaira2 in #12616
  • Feature: Added tooltips to Git columns in the details layout by @hishitetsu in #12676
  • Feature: Separated the archive options in the right click menu by @yaira2 in #12655
  • Feature: Added option to hide the Send To menu by @yaira2 in #12674
  • Feature: Auto-Populate Files and Windows Version when submitting feedback by @tanchekwei in #12639
  • Code Quality: Renamed App.ServicesImplemenetation to App.Services by @0x5bfa in #12702
  • Code Quality: Improved the project structure by @0x5bfa in #12641
  • Code Quality: Cleaned up Files.Backend by @0x5bfa in #12631
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Windows.CsWinRT from 2.0.2 to 2.0.3 by @dependabot in #12592
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK from 1.3.230502000 to 1.3.230602002 by @dependabot in #12603
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.5 to 7.0.7 by @dependabot in #12604
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.7 to 7.0.8 by @dependabot in #12698
  • Build(deps): Bump Axe.Windows from 2.1.2 to 2.1.3 by @dependabot in #12648
  • Fix: Fixed crash in Dual Pane mode when switching away from Git folder by @gave92 in #12599
  • Fix: Fixed issue where scrollbar wasn't visible when reordering pinned favorites by @yaira2 in #12609
  • Fix: Fixed issue where tooltip in details layout was displaying the wrong data by @hishitetsu in #12610
  • Fix: Fixed issue where archive files were counted as folders by @hishitetsu in #12621
  • Fix: Fixed crash when Git branch tip is null by @tanchekwei in #12622
  • Fix: Fixed issue where folder sizes weren't shown in Recycle Bin by @tanchekwei in #12630
  • Fix: Fixed issue where column layout items remained selected on certain startup settings by @hishitetsu in #12629
  • Fix: Fixed tab navigation when middle-clicking a sidebar item by @hishitetsu in #12620
  • Fix: Fixed issue where navigating away from search wouldn't show the folders items by @hishitetsu in #12628
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the preview pane didn't update when switching panes by @hishitetsu in #12647
  • Fix: Fixed issue where item names in the Tags widget didn't have ellipsis by @hishitetsu in #12651
  • Fix: Revert "Fix: Fixed crash in Dual Pane mode when switching away from Git folder (#12599)" by @hishitetsu in #12652
  • Fix: Fixed crash when switching away from Git folder by @hishitetsu in #12656
  • Fix: Fixed issue where open in VS Code didn't work if there were spaces in the path by @ferrariofilippo in #12667
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the icon was missing from the "new shortcut" option by @yaira2 in #12671
  • Fix: Fixed issue where middle clicking selected folders would cause crash by @yaira2 in #12683
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the right-click menu would sometimes freeze the app by @hishitetsu in #12686
  • Fix: Fixed issue where a text box would remain visible in the tiles layout when returning from a new tab by @hishitetsu in #12693
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in ContentPageContext by @hishitetsu in #12700
  • Fix: Fixed issue where Git buttons were incorrectly shown in the status bar by @ferrariofilippo in #12703
  • Fix: Translated missing strings in Properties by @gave92 in #12721
  • Fix: Fixed ArgumentOutOfRangeException in DirectoryPropertiesViewModel by @hishitetsu in #12717
  • Fix: Fixed crash with moving into an empty folder in column layout by @hishitetsu in #12725
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when navigating away from archives by @hishitetsu in #12726
  • Fix: Fixed issue where widths of Git columns were not set correctly by @hishitetsu in #12732
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaira2 in #12690

New in Files 2.5.0.0 (Jun 13, 2023)

  • Feature: Moved "open on Windows startup" to advanced settings by @yaira2 in #12584
  • Feature: Added Git branch to status bar by @ferrariofilippo in #12020
  • Feature: Added support for checking out local Git branches by @ferrariofilippo in #12316
  • Feature: Git Integration Phase 3 by @ferrariofilippo in #12344
  • Feature: Git Integration Phase 4 by @ferrariofilippo in #12439
  • Feature: Integrated Advanced Security page into the properties window by @0x5bfa in #11930
  • Feature: Added swipe gesture for back/forward navigation by @heftymouse in #12043
  • Feature: Keep timestamps when extracting an archive by @ferrariofilippo in #11976
  • Feature: Disable warning when a new name is empty by @ferrariofilippo in #12150
  • Feature: Display Restore All Items when right clicking recycle bin on the sidebar by @QuaintMako in #12178
  • Feature: Renamed "Path:" text to "Location:" by @memory-hunter in #12243
  • Feature: Changed the tooltip position on the sidebar by @yaira2 in #12363
  • Feature: Added support for grouping items by month by @hishitetsu in #12288
  • Feature: Use gray and white grid for the ColorPickerButton to indicate transparency by @Poker-sang in #12371
  • Feature: Added restart teaching tip by @yaira2 in #12425
  • Feature: Added Crowdin link to the about page by @yaira2 in #12433
  • Feature: Stretch image previews by @yaira2 in #12436
  • Feature: Added pivot to switch between details and preview pane by @yaira2 in #12438
  • Feature: Enable continue where you left off by default by @yaira2 in #12441
  • Feature: Added support for changing the backdrop material to Acrylic by @heftymouse in #12534
  • Feature: Added "install" toolbar button for certificate files by @br1trs in #12518
  • Feature: Added icon for InstallFont by @hishitetsu in #12555
  • Feature: SwitchPreview for SeerProProvider by @hishitetsu in #12557
  • Feature: Automatically hide the preview pane when the window is too small by @yaira2 in #12499
  • Feature: Added horizontal layout to the preview pane by @yaira2 in #12496
  • Feature: Show tooltip when text in the details view is trimmed by @hishitetsu in #12488
  • Feature: Show a progress ring or bar while loading in the properties window by @hishitetsu in #12544
  • Feature: Updated status bar brushes by @yaira2 in #12565
  • Feature: Display conflicts modal when pasting in FTP locations by @ferrariofilippo in #12242
  • Feature: Startup speed improvements by @hez2010 in #12260
  • Feature: Renamed Copy location to Copy path by @hishitetsu in #12392
  • Feature: Treat cloud drives as root in the column view by @hishitetsu in #12337
  • Feature: Added SeerPro support by @yaira2 in #12477
  • Fix: Ensure GIF and TIFF are treated as images by @f-pereira in #12159
  • Fix: Switch focus to the primary pane when closing dual pane mode by @ferrariofilippo in #12213
  • Fix: Fixed folder size calculation by @hishitetsu in #12207
  • Fix: Fixed issue where unpin from start didn't work by @mafra99 in #12193
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where folder icon customization applied before saving by @0x5bfa in #12141
  • Fix: Reduced tooltip size when only the drive name is available by @ferrariofilippo in #12231
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the create button was always disabled in new shortcut dialog by @ferrariofilippo in #12230
  • Fix: Fixed a crash with ftp connections by @ferrariofilippo in #12228
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where checkbox settings weren't applied in the grid layout by @Krytan in #12229
  • Fix: Fixed issue where search unindexed items weren't clickable by @ZLAllen in #12245
  • Fix: Reset items opacity when copying other items by @ferrariofilippo in #12252
  • Fix: Fixed issue where removing an item from the recent list didn't work by @hishitetsu in #12273
  • Fix: Fixed issue where drives sometimes had the wrong thumbnail by @hecksmosis in #12275
  • Fix: Fixed can't drag multiple files from the tags area by @ferrariofilippo in #12219
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in folder.GetThumbnailAsync by @hecksmosis in #12286
  • Fix: Fixed compilation of CustomOpenDialog project by @gave92 in #12294
  • Fix: Fixed crash with Win32Exception by @hishitetsu in #12299
  • Fix: Fixed wrong total editing time format by @hishitetsu in #12301
  • Fix: Fixed issue with file preview in column layout by @ferrariofilippo in #12284
  • Fix: Fixed crash when creating bitmap images by @hishitetsu in #12303
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where it wasn't possible to edit some file permissions by @0x5bfa in #12142
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would occur in git directories on WSL drives by @ferrariofilippo in #12307
  • Fix: Fixed duration formatting when it is more than one day by @hishitetsu in #12314
  • Fix: Fixed issue where some hotkeys were not working by @hishitetsu in #12327
  • Fix: Fixed crash when trying to create bitmap from null IconData in SidebarPinnedModel.cs by @hecksmosis in #12333
  • Fix: Fixed System.ArgumentException caused by adding the same key by @hishitetsu in #12302
  • Fix: Fixed issue where credentials dialog wasn't shown when accessing FTP by @ferrariofilippo in #12329
  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException with EnumerateItemsFromStandardFolderAsync by @hecksmosis in #12335
  • Fix: Don't show git info in Home by @ferrariofilippo in #12339
  • Fix: Fixed focus flickering between columns or panes by @hishitetsu in #12348
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where it sometimes failed to extract an archive by @ferrariofilippo in #12379
  • Fix: Fixed key labels by @hishitetsu in #12397
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where right clicking empty space didn't clear selection by @ferrariofilippo in #12404
  • Fix: Fixed issue where pinned favorites were sometimes duplicated by @hecksmosis in #12405
  • Feature: Changed the format of the banner at extracting archives by @hishitetsu in #12412
  • Fix: Fixed issue where delete confirmation dialog sometimes did not appear immediately by @hishitetsu in #12414
  • Fix: Fixed network locations not appearing on the sidebar by @gave92 in #12411
  • Fix: Display tags on network drives when selecting tag by @gave92 in #12420
  • Fix: Fixed issue where progress bar was overlapping text in ongoing operations by @hishitetsu in #12443
  • Fix: Fixed crash when right-clicking non-existing drive by @hishitetsu in #12469
  • Fix: Fixed SourceGenerator build failure by @Poker-sang in #12471
  • Fix: Fixed issue where Files crashed when trying to open the library page on the properties window by @hishitetsu in #12479
  • Fix: Fixed issue where icons and names of library items were not displayed by @hishitetsu in #12480
  • Feature: Added support for displayin...

New in Files 2.4.71.0 (May 12, 2023)

  • Fix: Backported recent fixes into the servicing branch by @hishitetsu in #12338

New in Files 2.4.70.0 (Apr 27, 2023)

  • Fix: Refactored ContextMenu by @hishitetsu in #12217
  • Fix: Disable Cast to device to avoid crash when right clicking media files by @hishitetsu in #12223

New in Files 2.4.69.0 (Apr 25, 2023)

  • Fix: Fixed NullReferenceException in ThemeHelper part 2 by @hishitetsu in #12185
  • Fix: Fixed System.InvalidOperationException by @yaira2 in #12184
  • Fix: Fixed possible NullReferenceException with DispatcherQueue.EnqueueAsync() by @hishitetsu in #12196

New in Files 2.4.68.0 (Apr 24, 2023)

  • Fix: Fixed infinite restart loop by @hishitetsu in #12166
  • Fix: Fixed possible NullReferenceException in widgets by @hishitetsu in #12171
  • Fix: Fixed high CPU usage in the recent files widget by @hishitetsu in #12169
  • Fix: Fixed possible System.NullReferenceException in ThemeHelper by @yaira2 in #12175

New in Files 2.4.62.0 (Apr 15, 2023)

  • Fix: Fixed right-click area in the recent files widget by @hishitetsu in #11979
  • Fix: Fixed issue with review Files dialog not working by @hishitetsu in #12029
  • Fix: Fixed log exception stack traces by @hishitetsu in #12004
  • Fix: Fixed incorrect aperture values by @hishitetsu in #12038
  • Fix: Fixed Ctrl+A in the rename textbox by @hishitetsu in #12050

New in Files 2.4.61.0 (Apr 5, 2023)

  • Feature: Translate shell folders names & avoid possible bugs by @ferrariofilippo in #11890
  • Fix: Fixed issue where progress was not updated when creating an archive by @ferrariofilippo in #11811
  • Feature: New Logging provider by @lukeblevins in #11937
  • Code Quality: Removed lang ids and use learn.ms.com by @Jay-o-Way in #11941
  • Feature: Improved shell extension loading by @hishitetsu in #11940
  • Code Quality: Refactor LayoutPages & ShellPages by @0x5bfa in #11929
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Windows.CsWinRT from 2.0.1 to 2.0.2 by @dependabot in #11948
  • RichCommand: Run With Powershell by @0x5bfa in #11914
  • Feature: Add Xaml Styler GitHub Action by @heftymouse in #11379
  • Fix: Removed GPL code from FilesLauncher by @0x5bfa in #11509
  • Feature: Don't show checkbox when no items are selected by @yaira2 in #11961
  • Feature: Removed tooltip from details layout by @yaira2 in #11962
  • Feature: New enum Keys and KeyModifiers by @cinqmilleans in #11891
  • Fix: Fixed issue where clear all removed active tasks in Operation center by @ferrariofilippo in #11957
  • Feature: Improved (but hacky) context menu loading by @hishitetsu in #11966

New in Files 2.4.40.0 (Feb 19, 2023)

  • What's Changed:
  • Fix: Fixed issue where option to hide details pane wasn't working by @yaira2 in #11230
  • Fix: Fixed "NotAFolder" error when changing the language by @hishitetsu in #11232
  • Fix: Fixed selecting wrong items when creating or renaming an item by @hishitetsu in #11237
  • Feature: Tweaked border brush on path and search box by @yaira2 in #11240
  • Feature: Add support for removing tag in the details layout by @ferrariofilippo in #11238
  • Fix: Fixed issue where BaseContextFlyout was not closed after selecting an item by @hishitetsu in #11245
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the right click menu didn't load properly in folders that have archive extensions by @hishitetsu in #11248
  • Feature: Add shell context menu for widgets by @hecksmosis in #11204
  • Code Quality: Code cleanup and formatting by @onein528 in #11156
  • Fix: Fixed double separator showing up when opening context menu for files by @hecksmosis in #11253
  • Fix: Fixed icon in preview build by @yaira2 in #11262
  • Feature: Disable show more options menu item until shell items are loaded by @hecksmosis in #11243
  • Fix: Fixed issues with recent context menu changes by @hishitetsu in #11270
  • Code Quality: Refactored AdaptiveLayoutHelpers by @cinqmilleans in #10782
  • Feature: Added support for hiding open in new tab/window options by @yaira2 in #11285
  • Feature: Apply app theme to settings dialog by @yaira2 in #11286
  • Feature: Moved context menu settings to preferences page by @yaira2 in #11287
  • Feature: Add a UI to edit, delete and create tags by @ferrariofilippo in #11249
  • Fix: Fixed issue with resizing the status column by @ferrariofilippo in #11027
  • Fix: Cancel tag edit when pressing esc & Tags duplicate names by @ferrariofilippo in #11297
  • Fix: Fixed context menu hang in recent files and other widgets by @hecksmosis in #11301
  • Feature: Removed sidebar toggles from settings dialog by @yaira2 in #11302
  • Feature: Added shortcut to open Windows Terminal as administrator by @ferrariofilippo in #11281
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.2 to 7.0.3 by @dependabot in #11308
  • Codebase: Remove unnecessary using directives by @hecksmosis in #11300
  • Fix: Fixed closing app when the item flyout is open to hang by @hishitetsu in #11310
  • Code Quality: Shell page refactoring by @ferrariofilippo in #11034
  • Feature: Updated color icons by @yaira2 in #11313
  • Fix: Remove deleted tags from items by @ferrariofilippo in #11309
  • Fix: Fixed settings background in dark mode by @yaira2 in #11316
  • Feature: Added support for reordering tags by @ferrariofilippo in #11306
  • Feature: Added Tags section in settings by @ferrariofilippo in #11320
  • Fix: Fixed showOpenWithMenu not working by @hishitetsu in #11325
  • Feature: Move open with to main menu when right clicking recent files by @hecksmosis in #11304
  • Fix: Fixed issue with tab icon not loading properly by @chingucoding in #11328

New in Files 2.4.33.0 (Feb 10, 2023)

  • Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Shell from 3.4.12 to 3.4.13
  • Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Extensions from 3.4.12 to 3.4.13
  • Fix: Fixed icon not showing in stable and preview builds
  • Fix: Fixed issue where it didn't work to unpin Recycle Bin from sidebar
  • Feature: Moved menu flyout to widget header
  • Feature: Added menu flyout for copying version information
  • Feature: Added shortcut to open folders in terminal
  • Feature: Show confirmation dialog when the undo operation is to delete items.
  • Fixed: DetailsLayout Margin/Padding is not set correctly
  • Fix: Fixed issue where HorizontalMultitaskingControl could have negative margin
  • Feature: Close column when selecting a file
  • Feature: Removed background color from tags in the details layout
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.DotNet.UpgradeAssistant.Extensions.Default.Analyzers from 0.4.355802 to 0.4.410601
  • Feature: Added option to confirm permanent deletion only
  • Feature: Display multiple tags in the details layout
  • Feature: Added support for opening ISO files
  • Feature: Added support for changing groups direction
  • Feature: Added settings for default order directions
  • Fix: Fixed issue where archive files were incorrectly grouped by size
  • Feature: Start a search when clicking tags in the details layout
  • Feature: Restart after applying update

New in Files 2.4.31.0 (Feb 6, 2023)

  • Fix: Fixed quick access widgets when there are few items by @gave92 in #11169

New in Files 2.4.30.0 (Feb 5, 2023)

  • Feature: Updated WinAppSdk 1.2.230118.102 by @yaira2 in #11084
  • Feature: Display item size in tooltip by @yaira2 in #11069
  • Feature: Added setting to sync folder preferences across directories by @yaira2 in #11085
  • Feature: Added bitrate info for audio files in properties windows by @hecksmosis in #11051
  • Feature: Move shell extensions to sub menu by default by @yaira2 in #11110
  • Fix: Fixed GitHub repository typo by @verdaderoken in #11116
  • Feature: Improved performance when creating new files by @ferrariofilippo in #11114
  • Fix: Fixed app crash when copying file from 7-zip by @hishitetsu in #11118
  • Feature: Added file tags widget by @d2dyno1 in #10477
  • Feature: Added InfoBar to the bundles widget by @yaira2 in #11122
  • Fix: Fixed issue where default tags had random uids by @yaira2 in #11123
  • Fix: Fixed showing a negative elapsed time in case of a future timestamp by @hishitetsu in #11125
  • Fix: Fixed wrong date format when language is set to Default by @hishitetsu in #11087
  • Fix: Fixed issue with environment variables not working for shortcuts by @hecksmosis in #11130
  • Codebase Quality: Made RecycleBinHelpers static by @hecksmosis in #11094
  • Feature: Use the tab key to select the next file while renaming by @ferrariofilippo in #11063
  • Fix: Fixed issue with creating new archives in a library by @ferrariofilippo in #11100
  • Feature: Show error when a shortcut can't be created by @ferrariofilippo in #11013
  • Fix: Fixed issue where multiselect broke open with single click by @yaira2 in #11131
  • Feature: Added support for hiding the edit tags menu by @yaira2 in #11133
  • Feature: Sync pinned favorites with File Explorer by @hecksmosis in #11120
  • Codebase: Make private service fields readonly by @hecksmosis in #11011
  • Feature: Changed default grid view size to medium by @yaira2 in #11137
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when pinning folders to the sidebar by @hecksmosis in #11140
  • Fix: Fixed typo in resources.resw by @hecksmosis in #11146
  • Code quality: Refactoring and improvements by @ferrariofilippo in #10948
  • Feature: Add support for Autodesk drive by @hecksmosis in #11148
  • Fix: Fixed app crash when opening details tab in file properties by @hishitetsu in #11165
  • Feature: Prompt for credentials when connecting smb by @radu-cernatescu in #11144
  • Feature: Display recent folders in the folders widget by @hecksmosis in #11155

New in Files 2.4.25.0 (Jan 24, 2023)

  • What's changed:
  • Code Quality: Removing PaneHolder to solely use PreviewPaneHolder by @QuaintMako in #10979
  • Code Quality: Sorting and removing unused usings by @QuaintMako in #11010
  • Feature: Added run as admin toggle to shortcut properties by @hecksmosis in #10833
  • Feature: Added "send to" menu when right clicking a file by @yaira2 in #10986
  • Feature: Improved the background color preview by @yaira2 in #11020
  • Codebase: Remove unnecessary casts by @hecksmosis in #11015
  • Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Extensions from 3.4.11 to 3.4.12 by @dependabot in #11022
  • Build(deps): Bump Vanara.Windows.Shell from 3.4.11 to 3.4.12 by @dependabot in #11023
  • Build(deps): Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.11 to 3.4.12 by @dependabot in #11024
  • License: Updated the Copyright year in LICENSE.md by @MlgGurke in #11030
  • Code Quality: Formatted code for readability by @cinqmilleans in #10537
  • Feature: Added shortcut for opening folders in secondary pane by @QuaintMako in #10966
  • Codebase: Refactored themes by @yaira2 in #11031
  • Fix: Fixed issue where content on the search results page wasn't centered by @itayweb in #10570
  • Build(deps): Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 8.0.0 to 8.1.0 by @dependabot in #11035
  • Codebase: Remove unnecessary this keyword by @hecksmosis in #11037
  • Feature: Added support for installing multiple fonts at the same time by @hecksmosis in #11029
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when calculating folder sizes by @jiejasonliu in #11012
  • Feature: Added option to show check boxes next to file names by @chingucoding in #11017
  • Feature: Moved menu items to left side of the settings dialog by @yaira2 in #11044
  • Fix: Prevent creating folders with forbidden names by @hecksmosis in #10967
  • Fix: Fixed create file button when entering text with Chinese input flyout by @hecksmosis in #11040
  • Fix: Fixed issue where submit feature request linked to wrong location by @yaira2 in #11058
  • Fix: Naming an item at its creation properly sets the name by @QuaintMako in #11060
  • Code Quality: Introducing StandardViewBase to reduce code duplication by @QuaintMako in #10996
  • Feature: Added option to turn off double click gesture by @yaira2 in #11065
  • Fix: Fixed issue with creating shortcuts in libraries by @hecksmosis in #10913
  • Fix: Fixed issue where release notes were cut off by @yaira2 in #11067

New in Files 2.4.21.0 (Jan 11, 2023)

  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.1 to 7.0.2 by @dependabot in #10981
  • Build(deps): Bump SQLitePCLRaw.bundle_green from 2.1.3 to 2.1.4 by @dependabot in #10982
  • Feature: Added detection for Seadrive cloud by @hecksmosis in #10977
  • Code quality: Simplify handling of dropped files by @gave92 in #10950
  • Fix: Fixed thumbnails in grid layout by @yaira2 in #10985

New in Files 2.4.20.0 (Jan 11, 2023)

  • Feature: Reorganized advanced options for better access by @yaira2 in #10958
  • Feature: Show size when hovering over recycling bin by @hecksmosis in #10904
  • Feature: Rearranged folder options in the settings dialog by @yaira2 in #10962
  • Code Quality: Minor optimizations to XAML by @yaira2 in #10964
  • Feature: Added progress ring when updating app by @yaira2 in #10970
  • Feature: Wrap file names in the grid layout by @yaira2 in #10972
  • Feature: Improved animations in the Columns layout by @yaira2 in #10973
  • Fixed issues with drag & drop from Files to other apps" by @yaira2 in #10975
  • Feature: Display release notes after updating app by @yaira2 in #10976
  • Fix: Don't show Pin/Unpin for items in recycle bin by @Hark64 in #10945
  • Feature: Updated Translations by @yaira2 in #10884

New in Files 2.4.14.0 (Jan 8, 2023)

  • Fix: Fixed issue where it didn't work to edit/remove startup page
  • Performance: Optimized the recent files widget
  • Feature: Added detection for Nutstore cloud
  • Code Quality: Refactoring of SidebarControl.xaml.cs
  • Fix: Fixed issue where properties window was always on top
  • Feature: Append app name to title
  • Codebase: Made IModifiableStorable IStorable
  • Feature: Added progress indicator when loading tabs
  • Build(deps): Bump WinUIEx from 2.0.0 to 2.1.0
  • Feature: Added option to pin recycle bin to the start menu
  • Fix: Fixed issue where sidebar overlay was transparent
  • Feature: Show drive name on tab header
  • Fix: Fixed build pipeline certificate
  • Feature: Improved animations on the home page
  • Feature: Added progress bar to properties to indicate when the size is being calculated
  • Feature: Moved dual pane options to the preferences settings page
  • Fix: Fixed issue where confirm to delete would show even with the setting turned off
  • Feature: Moved widget settings to preferences
  • Feature: Expand the background colors section
  • Feature: Moved sidebar settings to preferences
  • Feature: Improved loading animation in the details layout
  • Feature: Added option to create new shortcuts
  • Fix: Fixed issue where changing file permission for multiple files simultaneously would crash the app
  • Fix: Fixed issue with dragging files to extract from archive
  • Feature: Switched to StackPanel in the Details Layout template
  • Fix: Fixed issue where Alt-Up focused on the column header
  • Fix: Fixed issues with drag & drop from Files to other apps
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would occur when opening multiple items

New in Files 2.4.11.0 (Dec 29, 2022)

  • Feature: iCloud Drive and Photos namespace detection by @FayneAldan in #10819
  • Feature: Implement the fundamental for rich progress by @hez2010 in #10814
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the network icon was blank by @hecksmosis in #10839
  • Feature: Added support for Creative Cloud by @gave92 in #10845
  • Code quality: Use FileExtensionHelpers more widely by @gave92 in #10846
  • Fix: Fixed issue where the wrong recent item was being removed by @gave92 in #10847
  • Feature: Added setting to change the background color by @yaira2 in #10850
  • Fix: Added missing txt and zip options in the new file menu by @gave92 in #10852
  • Feature: Removed accent color from non-selected items in the column layout by @chingucoding in #10818
  • Feature: Improved support for theming by @yaira2 in #10863
  • Feature: Display banner when recent items are turned off from File Explorer by @jiejasonliu in #10777
  • Fix: Remove unnecessary async state machine generation by @hecksmosis in #10853
  • Feature: Show shortcuts & hidden files in network folders by @gave92 in #10872
  • Fix: Fixed issue where file operations didn't work in AppData by @gave92 in #10865
  • Feature: Updated translations by @yaira2 in #10822
  • Fix: Prevent Visual Studio from stopping when deleting an item by @cinqmilleans in #10597
  • Feature: Show notification only when app crashes by @d2dyno1 in #10873

New in Files 2.4.8.0 (Dec 22, 2022)

  • Optimized drag area by @yaira2 in #10787
  • Build(deps): Bump MSTest.TestFramework from 3.0.0 to 3.0.1 by @dependabot in #10786
  • Build(deps): Bump MSTest.TestAdapter from 3.0.0 to 3.0.1 by @dependabot in #10785
  • Fixed crash that would occur when updating from the store by @puppetsw in #10795
  • Fixed an issue where the title was displayed twice in the preview pane by @yaira2 in #10796
  • Fixes & improvements for Recent Items by @gave92 in #10760
  • Added support for showing pCloud in the cloud drive section by @gave92 in #10801
  • Updated translations by @yaira2 in #10769

New in Files 2.4.4.0 (Dec 21, 2022)

  • What's Changed:
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk from 17.4.0 to 17.4.1 by @dependabot in #10763
  • Fix: Fixed opening an executable pinned to start menu by @gave92 in #10771
  • Codebase quality: Use helper method for checking .lnk and .url extensions by @gave92 in #10772
  • Code: Optimized use of resource dictionaries by @yaira2 in #10773

New in Files 2.4.3.0 (Dec 19, 2022)

  • Fixed crash that would occur when switching between Network and Recycle Bin by @QuaintMako in #10728
  • Updated translations by @yaira2 in #10742

New in Files 2.4.2.0 (Dec 15, 2022)

  • Feature: Added a new theme for fake mica by @yaira2 in #10716
  • Feature: Updated WinAppSdk to 1.2.221209.1 by @yaira2 in #10717
  • Updated translations by @yaira2 in #10687

New in Files 2.4.1.0 (Dec 14, 2022)

  • Fix: Fixed issue where the prompt to review would crash the app by @yaira2 in #10686
  • Fix: Fixed crash that would occur when switching between a tag and drive by @QuaintMako in #10697
  • Fix: Fixed crash with BundlesViewModel_OpenPathEvent by @yaira2 in #10696
  • Build(deps): Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 7.0.0 to 7.0.1 by @dependabot in #10700

New in Files 2.4 (Dec 12, 2022)

  • Added support searching multiple tags by @nilayjoshi89 in #9843
  • Migrated to WinAppSDK by @yaira2 in #9814
  • Fixed localized strings appearing empty in Compatibility properties by @gave92 in #9868
  • Fixed issue with AppCenter reporting by @yaira2 in #9872
  • Icon cache and Task.Run tweaks by @hez2010 in #9885
  • Removed refresh container by @yaira2 in #9874
  • Added the option to double click to open folders in column layout by @ferrariofilippo in #9932
  • Removed FluentUI reference by @yaira2 in #9936
  • Reduced height of sub setting cards by @yaira2 in #9943
  • Added unique icon for the preview builds by @yaira2 in #9958
  • Added support for extracting multiple archives at same time by @puppetsw in #9957
  • Redesigned icon for dev version of Files by @yaira2 in #9965
  • Removed WindowDecorationsHelper, fixed theme in the properties window by @gave92 in #9966
  • Switched from Newtonsoft.Json to System.Text.Json by @ferrariofilippo in #9881
  • Fixed unmount iso/virtual drives after eject by @DavidPerikala in #9770
  • Fixed issue where the properties window opened behind main app window by @ferrariofilippo in #9973
  • Remove temp variable in code of #9973 by @gave92 in #9982
  • Run ListRecentFolders() in background by @gave92 in #9983
  • Fix with shortcuts to folders opening outside Files by @gave92 in #9984
  • Fixed issue where ListView had the Win10 style by @yaira2 in #9990
  • Convert DriveHandler to Files.App helpers by @lukeblevins in #9976
  • Removed QuickLookHandler by @puppetsw in #9985
  • Fixed issue where empty groups were still shown by @ferrariofilippo in #9941
  • Display drive details when hovering over the sidebar by @ferrariofilippo in #9734
  • Moved language setting to settings service by @yaira2 in #10005
  • Added setting to select files and folders on mouse hover by @ferrariofilippo in #9977
  • Reduce the use of async Task where it's redundant by @itsWindows11 in #9887
  • Prevent crash on fresh startup by @lukeblevins in #10031
  • Fixed an issue where the restore option was missing from recycle bin by @QuaintMako in #10004
  • IUpdateService updates by @puppetsw in #10064
  • Auto select new folder on add item dialog by @yaira2 in #10042
  • Reduced shortcut overlay size in column view by @QuaintMako in #10037
  • Moved Widget option to settings modal by @ferrariofilippo in #10016
  • Fixed issue where right click didn't always select the file/folder hovered over by @ferrariofilippo in #10078
  • Fixed an issue where the preview pane appeared to be empty by @gave92 in #10084
  • Fixed issue where it didn't work to extract archives from context menu by @ferrariofilippo in #10070
  • Fixed issue where preview of ANSI text didn't work by @gave92 in #10083
  • Fixed search box visual states by @yaira2 in #10086
  • Fixed issue where dragging files over items would select them by @ferrariofilippo in #10097
  • Fixed an issue where renaming a file would crash the app by @yaira2 in #10121
  • Fixed issue where there were multiple "home" items in the sidebar by @QuaintMako in #10141
  • Added option to change default layout mode by @yaira2 in #10089
  • Added option to set default column sizes by @ferrariofilippo in #10117
  • Created settings page for managing folder settings by @yaira2 in #10148
  • Fixed issue with adaptive layout by @gave92 in #10156
  • Display error modal when shortcut target cannot be found by @puppetsw in #10130
  • Made compact mode even more compact by @yaira2 in #10163
  • Display recent searches when clicking on the search box by @ferrariofilippo in #9886
  • Fixed issue where folder suggestions are not showing in the Address bar by @mafra99 in #10180
  • Fixed an issue where clicking Home on the sidebar wouldn't cancel tag searches by @ferrariofilippo in #9959
  • Added menu option to compress items into archive by @ferrariofilippo in #9997
  • Fixed issue where sidebar icons were blurry by @yaira2 in #10195
  • Fixed issue where default file manager affected other user accounts by @yaira2 in #10196
  • Fixed issue where tags section showed "move" option by @ferrariofilippo in #10203
  • Fixed issue where right clicking on sidebar items showed the wrong menu options by @cinqmilleans in #10219
  • Fixed issue where settings displayed wrong language after installing Files by @cinqmilleans in #10222
  • Fixed issue where columns sometimes had no width by @ferrariofilippo in #10239
  • Code: Implement inter-process synchronization for LiteDB by @hez2010 in #10250
  • Fixed issue where untagged files were sometimes displayed in the search results by @ferrariofilippo in #10241
  • Added extract archive button inside archives by @ferrariofilippo in #10243
  • Code quality issue template by @QuaintMako in #10206
  • Fixed issues involving #10243 by @ferrariofilippo in #10253
  • Fixed an issue where the name column had a max width by @ferrariofilippo in #10240
  • Fixed issue where the progress bar wasn't shown when connecting new drives by @cinqmilleans in #10259
  • Improved the tooltip when hovering over drives by @cinqmilleans in #10242
  • Fixed issue where drives had the wrong order in the sidebar by @cinqmilleans in #10258
  • Fixed issue with the text alignment in the properties window by @cinqmilleans in #10260
  • Fixed issue where turning off grouping would show an empty view by @ferrariofilippo in #9961
  • Display drive letter of the connected network drives by @cinqmilleans in #10269
  • Changed label on code quality issue template to correct one by @Josh-65 in #10273
  • Fixed progress ring style in drive tooltip by @cinqmilleans in #10274
  • Remove OpenProtectedFileForRead function by @gave92 in #10285
  • Fixed issue where renaming a shortcut that had a blank name would cause a crash by @QuaintMako in #10293
  • Fixed issue where the sidebars right click menu would sometimes get cut off by @cinqmilleans in #10295
  • Removed icons from extract flyout by @heftymouse in #10299
  • Open selected folders in new tab using Ctrl+Enter by @QuaintMako in #10306
  • Improve loading animations on the home page by @QuaintMako in #10318
  • Fixed issue where the drive letter was included in the name by @cinqmilleans in #10303
  • Lazily loading themes to improve startup time by @hez2010 in #10329
  • Use date from Windows culture instead of Files culture by @cinqmilleans in #10324
  • Fixed notification on Win+E by @gave92 in https://github.com/files-community/Files...

New in Files 2.3.12 (Sep 23, 2022)

  • Fixed issue where thumbnails had the wrong aspect ratio in the grid layout
  • Fixed an issue where folder thumbnails sometimes had a black background
  • Fixed an issue where thumbnail previews wouldn't work for certain applications in the grid layout

New in Files 2.3.11 (Aug 26, 2022)

  • Bump Microsoft.UI.Xaml from 2.8.0 to 2.8.1
  • 5275 set multiple images as desktop background
  • (Manually) Bump FluentFTP from 36.1.0 to 39.3.0 dependencies
  • Fix for hardcoded OS drives
  • Fixed missing icon for network folder
  • Feature: Enabled tags by default and removed option to turn them off
  • Removed x86 build from pipeline
  • Fix - Selecting a tag on the sidebar doesn't highlight it
  • Added option to set current directory setup as the default
  • Show selected items size details when selecting by dragging the mouse
  • Feature: Added an option to set default columns
  • Removed vertical tab flyout
  • Feature: Display uncompressed size when viewing properties for archives
  • Move tags to a sub menu flyout
  • Feature: Redid set as background flyout
  • Added button to reset layout preferences in settings
  • Fix settings export
  • Preview build V2.3.10
  • New Crowdin updatesd
  • Bump FluentFTP from 39.3.0 to 39.4.0
  • Add cast from IDictionary to ConcurrentDictionary
  • v2.3.11 release

New in Files 2.3.7 (Aug 15, 2022)

  • Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.5 to 3.4.6 by @dependabot in #9674
  • Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.7 to 6.0.8 by @dependabot in #9689
  • Bump Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk from 17.2.0 to 17.3.0 by @dependabot in #9699
  • Introduce abstract storage layer by @d2dyno1 in #9544
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9611
  • Folder path is now displayed when hovering a tab. (#6808) by @QuaintMako in #9700
  • Fix google drive detection by @gave92 in #9716
  • Fix archive extraction by @gave92 in #9726
  • Version v2.3.7 by @yaichenbaum in #9728

New in Files 2.3.6 (Aug 7, 2022)

  • What's Changed:
  • Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 8.0.0-preview4 to 8.0.0 by @dependabot in #9657
  • Appcenter fixes for 2.3.5 by @gave92 in #9667
  • Add indicator spacing in properties page & make security icon use up to date font by @itsWindows11 in #9661
  • Added CTRL+H shortcut to toggle hidden folder visibility. (#6867) by @QuaintMako in #9648
  • Fix issue causing user settings to be repeatedly reloaded from file in some cases by @gave92 in #9669
  • v2.3.6 release by @yaichenbaum in #9668

New in Files 2.3.5 (Aug 6, 2022)

  • Add support for folder shortcuts in shell folders by @gave92 in #9163
  • Struct VolumeInfo by @cinqmilleans in #9226
  • Show Google drive under Cloud section by @gave92 in #9165
  • Download updates in background by @puppetsw in #9276
  • After pasting, focus all pasted files/folders instead of just one by @IgorKordiukiewicz in #9299
  • Fix main branch by @cinqmilleans in #9303
  • Revert "After pasting, focus all pasted files/folders instead of just one" by @yaichenbaum in #9304
  • Add support for Synology Drive Client by @BanCrash in #9188
  • Manually get folder name in case of network share folder or drive by @Bayrem00 in #9056
  • Fix string resources for jump list by @gave92 in #9326
  • fix: BulkConcurrentObservableCollection::Remove returns false if item not found by @jiejasonliu in #9345
  • Removed "Uninstalling Files will not undo these changes" in some languages by @Josh-65 in #9327
  • Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 8.0.0-preview3 to 8.0.0-preview4 by @dependabot in #9368
  • Bump Microsoft.UI.Xaml from 2.8.0-prerelease.220413001 to 2.8.0-prerelease.220601001 by @dependabot in #9320
  • Fix refresh not working when doing some files operations in network drives by @gave92 in #9297
  • Disabled dragging in recycle bin by @IgorKordiukiewicz in #9323
  • Fixes duplicated themes when opening new tab using win + e by @IgorKordiukiewicz in #9317
  • Refactor service ISizeProvider to Backend by @cinqmilleans in #9288
  • [Post v2.3] Improves pinned RecycleBin by @cinqmilleans in #9207
  • Show Adaptive Layout as a separate layout in toolbar by @gave92 in #9132
  • Expand drag area spacing in details view columns by @itsWindows11 in #8947
  • Formatted Storage (again) by @cinqmilleans in #8963
  • Properties window is now shown near mouse cursor position by @IgorKordiukiewicz in #9391
  • Allow to set file tags from command line by @gave92 in #9115
  • Rotate multiple images by @puppetsw in #9150
  • Allow to pin executables to start menu by @IgorKordiukiewicz in #9374
  • Fixed an issue preventing to drag&drop a link from a browser addressbar to Files by @gave92 in #9388
  • Bump Microsoft.NETCore.UniversalWindowsPlatform from 6.2.13 to 6.2.14 by @dependabot in #9401
  • Update Crowdin configuration file by @yaichenbaum in #9406
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9408
  • Added Crowdin badge to readme by @yaichenbaum in #9409
  • Added proper mapping for translations by @yaichenbaum in #9411
  • Fix Crowdin languages_mapping by @andrii-bodnar in #9412
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9417
  • Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.5 to 6.0.6 by @dependabot in #9418
  • Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.2 to 3.4.3 by @dependabot in #9420
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9421
  • Allow to pin drives to favorites by @IgorKordiukiewicz in #9380
  • Removed code to handle GenerateUniqueName bug by @puppetsw in #9397
  • Fix issues with drag&drop from special locations by @gave92 in #9435
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9430
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9436
  • Add support for alternate streams by @gave92 in #9234
  • Feat(recent-items): sync recent items with file explorer by @jiejasonliu in #9291
  • Refactor PreviewViewModel by @cinqmilleans in #9379
  • Refactor Cloud by @cinqmilleans in #9427
  • Start allowing multiple file-tags by @zzjrzz in #9442
  • Fix issues with Sideload solution config by @gave92 in #9469
  • Use database to store layout preferences by @gave92 in #9437
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9450
  • Simplifies PaneControl code by removing unnecessary dynamic xaml. by @cinqmilleans in #9120
  • Bump Appium.WebDriver from 4.3.1 to 4.3.2 by @dependabot in #9493
  • Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.3 to 3.4.4 by @dependabot in #9501
  • Feature: Prompt users to review Files by @yaichenbaum in #9475
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9482
  • Enable shared connection for layout prefs DB by @gave92 in #9550
  • Bump Microsoft.UI.Xaml from 2.8.0-prerelease.220601001 to 2.8.0-prerelease.220712001 by @dependabot in #9555
  • Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.6 to 6.0.7 by @dependabot in #9553
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9540
  • Add exception handling to TerminateProcess by @gave92 in #9573
  • Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.4 to 3.4.5 by @dependabot in #9577
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9567
  • Fix fulltrust process sometimes exiting on start by @gave92 in #9580
  • Bump Microsoft.UI.Xaml from 2.8.0-prerelease.220712001 to 2.8.0 by @dependabot in #9581
  • Adds chevron to folder in column view by @cinqmilleans in #9549
  • Feature: Tweaked tag design by @yaichenbaum in #9583
  • Fix preview size by @cinqmilleans in #9126
  • Fix: Added text wrapping to custom icon page by @yaichenbaum in #9590
  • Bump Microsoft.AppCenter.Analytics from 4.5.1 to 4.5.3 by @dependabot in #9606
  • Bump Microsoft.AppCenter.Crashes from 4.5.1 to 4.5.3 by @dependabot in #9607
  • New Crowdin updates by @yaichenbaum in #9579
  • Fixed properties window in sideload preview by @yaichenbaum in #9601
  • Optimized RD file by @yaichenbaum in #9477
  • Optimized rd.xml by @yaichenbaum in #9640
  • Add support for more archive types using 7zip by @gave92 in #9633
  • Fix folders sometimes using wrong grouping option by @gave92 in #9653
  • Release: v2.3.5 by @yaichenbaum in #9660

New in Files 2.3 (Jul 8, 2022)

  • at's Changed
  • Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.1 to 6.0.2 by @dependabot in #8248
  • Corrected the Arabic translation by @FilopateerMaged in #8258
  • Update Files.tr-TR.xlf by @slorixsh in #8260
  • Update Files.en-GB.xlf by @Wtcheesecakes in #8278
  • Update Japasese translations & Fix weird translations by @pklion in #8272
  • Updated Files.zh-Hant.xlf by @elvistkf in #8261
  • Update Files.zh-Hans.xlf by @SudaCat in #8226
  • Updated colored icon font by @yaichenbaum in #8247
  • Added a shortcut to open folders in Terminal by @puppetsw in #8268
  • Removed the minimize and maximize buttons from the Properties window when using AppWindow by @ahmed605 in #8245
  • Fixed duplicate drives added to the sidebar by @gave92 in #8325
  • Reverted changes from @piotrulos by @yaichenbaum in #8340
  • Reverted changes from @kaavi98 by @yaichenbaum in #8341
  • Add missing Polish translations by @Daxxxis in #8342
  • Updated es-ES translation by @oxixes in #8359
  • Fix warnings (continuation) by @cinqmilleans in #8210
  • Update capitalization in nav pane en-GB & en-US by @michalmrowiec in #8357
  • Removed extra resources by @yaichenbaum in #8143
  • Improve JumpString behavior by @gave92 in #8324
  • Bump Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk from 17.0.0 to 17.1.0 by @dependabot in #8393
  • Fixed an issue where the toolbar height would sometimes change by @yaichenbaum in #8404
  • Show error banner if copy or move fails by @gave92 in #8322
  • Fixed crash that would occur when scrolling down in the properties window by @yaichenbaum in #8403
  • Added animated visuals by @yaichenbaum in #8402
  • Update Files.el.xlf by @tsakalerisk in #8407
  • Fix translation error in Files.zh-Hant.xlf by @elvistkf in #8426
  • Better italian translation by @THEBOSSMAGNUS in #8152
  • Fix crash when deleting files by @gave92 in #8438
  • Remove RegistryToJsonSettingsMerger class by @gave92 in #8437
  • Added tags section to the sidebar by @gave92 in #8435
  • Fixed issue that causes a window to close when a tab is torn off by @manfromarce in #8433
  • Added context menu to hide sidebar sections by @oleklukasiewicz in #8317
  • Auto select primary button in empty recycle bin dialog by @mafra99 in #8442
  • Revert changes by @yaichenbaum in #8444
  • Fix SearchBox height by @cinqmilleans in #8452
  • Update FR-fr by @cinqmilleans in #8450
  • Improves MultiPanes by @cinqmilleans in #8321
  • Add c# functionality "init" and "record" by @cinqmilleans in #8421
  • Properly dispose event in FolderSizeProvider by @yaichenbaum in #8454
  • Fix wrong foreground text color in zoomed-out Group headers by @gave92 in #8457
  • Fixed tags section in the context menu by @oleklukasiewicz in #8460
  • [infrastructure] Changed project structure by @d2dyno1 in #8464
  • Removed unused resources by @yaichenbaum in #8456
  • Moved settings services to Files.Backend by @d2dyno1 in #8479
  • Revert prs for MIT by @yaichenbaum in #8487
  • Added required individual components of VS to readme by @konradsikorski in #8480
  • Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 7.1.2 to 8.0.0-preview1 by @dependabot in #8488
  • Fix config x64 (Backend/Shared) by @cinqmilleans in #8494
  • fix: Remove unneeded solution configs, correct namespace references by @lukeblevins in #8499
  • Updated ru-RU by @xlifi in #8525
  • Updated ko-KR by @somnisomni in #8541
  • [infrastructure] Implemented IDialogService by @d2dyno1 in #8483
  • Toolbar buttons in recycle bin by @puppetsw in #8545
  • Select next item after deletion and reduce code complexity by @jiejasonliu in #8503
  • Updated appinstaller url to point to the new cdn by @yaichenbaum in #8558
  • Removed behavior of auto resizing columns by @yaichenbaum in #8589
  • Added ILogger interface by @cinqmilleans in #8594
  • chore: Remove, ungroup various enums by @lukeblevins in #8580
  • Fixed the close pane icon by @bebeyaco in #8513
  • Fix FilesystemTasks error code by @cinqmilleans in #8604
  • Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.2 to 6.0.3 by @dependabot in #8608
  • Added pull to refresh gesture by @yaichenbaum in #8600
  • Update Id-ID by @shiazza in #8611
  • Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 8.0.0-preview1 to 8.0.0-preview2 by @dependabot in #8629
  • Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.3.15 to 3.4.0 by @dependabot in #8665
  • Update Chinese language by @SudaCat in #8666
  • Added a debounce for image rotation command. by @devovercome in #8682
  • Show more file types in "New" context menu by @manfromarce in #8598
  • Fix broken ta translation by @onein528 in #8710
  • Use external launcher to set Files as default explorer by @gave92 in #8684
  • Improved behavior when entering restricted characters by @szabolcstarnai in #8204
  • Copy launcher to output directory by @gave92 in #8717
  • Fixed release pipeline by @yaichenbaum in #8718
  • Update id-ID by @shiazza in #8723
  • Notify when pinned items config changes by @jiejasonliu in #8712
  • Reduced sidebar items height to match default ListViewItem by @yaichenbaum in #8745
  • Implemented connected tab styles by @yaichenbaum in #8740
  • Compact spacing for the details layout by @yaichenbaum in #8751
  • Increased padding on Pathbar by @puppetsw in #8758
  • Added chevron to pathbar to match design spec by @yaichenbaum in #8764
  • Moved Linq extensions to Files.Shared by @cinqmilleans in #8761
  • Update Files.de-DE.xlf by @R3voA3 in #8773
  • Fix MainPage adaptive triggers by @gave92 in #8778
  • Fix crash when "show folder sizes" is enabled by @gave92 in #8716
  • Fix default & build in case of usernames with spaces by @gave92 in #8779
  • Updated themes to work with new tab design by @yaichenbaum in #8782
  • Fix new/rename dialog processing stale text by @jiejasonliu in #8783
  • Remove each x:uid by @cinqmilleans in #8792
  • Update pt-PT language by @esibruti in #8790
  • Auto select first item in user list for permissions by @yaichenbaum in #8794
  • Add support for creating google docs files from the "new" menu by @gave92 in #8784
  • Reset dual pane layout when double clicking the grid splitter by @puppetsw in #8801
  • Update Files.pt-BR.xlf by @marciozomb13 in #8804
  • Fix box drive by @gave92 in #8808
  • Codebase: Fixing UpdateService by @puppetsw in #8812
  • Added compact mode support to the sidebar by @yaichenbaum in #8820
  • Invalid favorites are no longer removed from the sidebar by @AaronKatzin in #8767
  • Moved Sidebar item context menu options from SidebarControl.xaml.cs into INavigationControlItem by @oleklukasiewicz in #8506
  • Fix crash when using "apply to all" menu item in conflicts dialog by @gave92 in #8836
  • Fixed an issue where the properties window used the wrong theme by @CarJem in #8837
  • Fix crash when favorites section is hidden by @gave92 in #8833
  • Statically link VC runtime by @gave92 in #8829
  • Fix crash when previewing XML files by @gave92 in #8828
  • Show which process is locking a file by @gave92 in #8809
  • Possibly fix app hung on start by @gave92 in #8847
  • Fix for pasting in search box by @puppetsw in #8811
  • feat(widgets): Reduce default padding by @lukeblevins in #8851
  • Fixed Disconnect Drive Icon by @esibruti in #8854
  • Fix Ctrl+L on homepage by @gave92 in #8861
  • Moved FileSystemDialog to Files.Backend by @d2dyno1 in #8857
  • Avoid throwing NRE when getting path suggestions on Home by @gave92 in #8871
  • Fixed conflicts dialog by @d2dyno1 in #8876
  • Add double click to go up gesture by @gave92 in #8878
  • Auto refresh file list in network shares by @gave92 in #8831
  • Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 8.0.0-preview2 to 8.0.0-preview3 by @dependabot in #8879
  • Improves Setting DateFormat by @cinqmilleans in #8875
  • Remember sidebar items state when sidebar is collapsed/extended by @gave92 in #8886
  • Clean IStorageItemWithPath by @cinqmilleans in #8889
  • Change preview pane play media toggle to 'ctrl + space' by @jiejasonliu in #8893
  • Bump MSTest.TestAdapter from 2.2.8 to 2.2.9 by @dependabot in #8895
  • Bump MSTest.TestFramework from 2.2.8 to 2.2.9 by @dependabot in #8894
  • Setting Show the thumbnails for media files by @cinqmilleans in #8888
  • MVVM: Changed namespace Files to Files.Uwp in Files.Uwp.csproj by @devovercome in #8898
  • Fix refresh in mapped network drives by @gave92 in #8897
  • Fixed an issue preventing drag and drop from working by @devovercome in #8891
  • Add archive name when extracting by @itsWindows11 in #8900
  • Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.3 to 6.0.4 by @dependabot in #8901
  • Bump Microsoft.UI.Xaml from 2.8.0-prerelease.220118001 to 2.8.0-prerelease.220413001 by @dependabot in #8921
  • Fix crash when setting compact style on app start by @gave92 in #8923
  • Fix issue where clear all properties button wouldn't show any text by @winston-de in #8931
  • Improves storage (next) by @cinqmilleans in #8928
  • CleanUp of BaseStorageItem by @cinqmilleans in #8919
  • Use correct resource for "show item type column" menu item in Details view by @gave92 in #8927
  • Fr-fr update by @cinqmilleans in #8945
  • Disable Move operation on folders when using StorageFile APIs by @gave92 in #8960
  • Fix create folder with selection by @gave92 in #8929
  • Codebase: Rename NavigationToolbar to AddressToolbar by @puppetsw in #8903
  • Do not change file date modified when setting tag by @gave92 in #8967
  • Refactor FtpStorage by @cinqmilleans in #8958
  • Refactor Storage History by @cinqmilleans in #8959
  • Fixed an issue where the tab control had the wrong color by @yaichenbaum in #8971
  • "File in use" dialog improvements by @gave92 in #8925
  • Fixes an issue for which settings are not imported by @gave92 in #8970
  • [Refactor] Decouple *Manager classes from the Sidebar by @gave92 in #8952
  • Fix copy/move to zip file by @gave92 in #8930
  • Fixes for item context menu in search page by @gave92 in #8987
  • Update Traditional Chinese translation by @SiderealArt in #8993
  • Updated Simplified Chinese Translation by @imhe6 in #8996
  • Fix spacing in status bar by @gave92 in #8999
  • Fixed format and grammar issue in Simplified Chinese translation by @imhe6 in #9001
  • Eureka? by @gave92 in #9004
  • Fix crash due to concurrent edits of sidebar lists by @gave92 in #9002
  • [Refactor] Decouple FolderSizeProvider from UI by @gave92 in #8997
  • Bump MSTest.TestAdapter from 2.2.9 to 2.2.10 by @dependabot in #9016
  • Bump MSTest.TestFramework from 2.2.9 to 2.2.10 by @dependabot in #9017
  • Fix Empty Tooltip Text on preview pane button by @Attacktive in #9028
  • Improved drag and drop with virtual storage items by @lukeblevins in #9014
  • Bump Microsoft.AppCenter.Analytics from 4.5.0 to 4.5.1 by @dependabot in #9038
  • Bump Microsoft.AppCenter.Crashes from 4.5.0 to 4.5.1 by @dependabot in #9037
  • Execute Files by protocol in launcher by @gave92 in #9010
  • Rename project Files.Launcher to Files.FullTrust by @gave92 in #9040
  • Minor tweaks to settings dialog by @yaichenbaum in #9008
  • feat(VirtualStorageItem): instantiation from filesystem path by @lukeblevins in #9048
  • Created navigation test by @yaichenbaum in #7552
  • Redesigned conflicts dialog by @d2dyno1 in #8914
  • Apply "Show Dot files" option in WSL/network folders by @gave92 in #9064
  • Fix dropping from 7zip to folder by @gave92 in #9063
  • Fix copying a zip file not using Shell file operations by @gave92 in #9062
  • Avoid favorite sidebar constant reloading by @gave92 in #9065
  • Updated LV translation by @CanPotate in #9045
  • Remove invalid characters in conflicts dialog by @d2dyno1 in #9068
  • ByteSize class by @cinqmilleans in #9039
  • Fix the label of groupings by date by @cinqmilleans in #9069
  • Fix Missing Cancellation Button on Archive Extraction Dialog. by @Attacktive in #9071
  • Refactor FileSystem by @cinqmilleans in #9030
  • Added parameters to the release pipeline by @yaichenbaum in #9078
  • Fixed an issue where the confirm delete dialog didn't display when dragging an item to recycle bin by @cinqmilleans in #9081
  • Fix path for setting files as default by @gave92 in #9085
  • Fix EmptyRecycleBinButton state by @cinqmilleans in #9087
  • Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.0 to 3.4.1 by @dependabot in #9092
  • Add support for browsing shell folders by @gave92 in #9089
  • PT-PT Update by @esibruti in #9111
  • fix(sidebar): add items to favorites in a consistent order by @jiejasonliu in #9113
  • Fix folder size not shown for some items by @gave92 in #9117
  • Fix crash when copy/move operation fails by @gave92 in #9116
  • Add missing quick access by @cinqmilleans in #9121
  • Refactor EnumerateDrives by @cinqmilleans in #9082
  • Fixed an issue where the preview pane grid splitter sometimes used the wrong cursor by @cinqmilleans in #9127
  • Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.4 to 6.0.5 by @dependabot in #9142
  • Automatically focus new pane by @puppetsw in #9144
  • Updated FR-fr by @cinqmilleans in #9146
  • fix(recent-files): make recent files not reverse itself when loaded by @jiejasonliu in #9153
  • Bump Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk from 17.1.0 to 17.2.0 by @dependabot in #9154
  • feat(details-view): add option to size all columns to fit by @jiejasonliu in #9090
  • Removed check for update on app startup by @yaichenbaum in #9155
  • Implement folder setting to sort directories and files together and add option to toolbar sort flyout by @manfromarce in #9098
  • fix: file list randomly scrolling to top by @jiejasonliu in #9130
  • Fixes shortcuts not appearing in recycle bin by @gave92 in #9156
  • Fix: Fixed title bar drag area by @yaichenbaum in #9157
  • Avoid crash when creating a library by @gave92 in #9158
  • Show failed banner if any items failed in a file operation by @gave92 in #9162
  • Hide triple-dot button from empty space context menu by @gave92 in #9171
  • Fix crash due to multiple dialogs opening by @gave92 in #9173
  • Service IDateTimeFormatter by @cinqmilleans in #9053
  • Move default SortDirectoriesAlongsideFiles to LayoutSettingsService by @gave92 in #9179
  • Move the Home item outside the favorites section by @cinqmilleans in #9176
  • Update Bahasa Indonesia by @shiazza in #9182
  • Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.4.1 to 3.4.2 by @dependabot in #9183
  • pt-PT update by @esibruti in #9186
  • Hoist TaskCompletionSource outside the loop by @hez2010 in #9194
  • Update FR by @cinqmilleans in #9209
  • Added list of contributors for v2.3 by @yaichenbaum in #9201
  • Updated sidebar icons by @yaichenbaum in #9214
  • Fix up button by @cinqmilleans in #9228
  • Improve cloud drives detection speed by @gave92 in #9230
  • Forward slash path input fix by @puppetsw in #9229
  • Enable refresh button on homepage by @gave92 in #9235
  • Fixes an issue preventing icon for MTP device from appearing on Drives Widget by @gave92 in #9236
  • Created sideload build with custom directive by @yaichenbaum in #9211
  • V2.2.52 by @yaichenbaum in #9238
  • Fix for sideload version check by @puppetsw in #9239
  • Added logging to sideload update service. by @puppetsw in #9244
  • Sideload build configuration by @puppetsw in #9245
  • Update logging by @puppetsw in #9247
  • Default.rd.xml Update by @puppetsw in #9249
  • Bump SQLitePCLRaw.bundle_green from 2.0.7 to 2.1.0 by @dependabot in #9246
  • [Post 2.3] Add Nightshade V2 by @DeveloperWOW64 in #9216
  • Sideload UpdateService Download fix by @puppetsw in #9254
  • Fixed URI download path. by @puppetsw in #9255
  • Set downloads folder to group by date by @esibruti in #9248
  • Do not load quick access icon by @gave92 in #9265
  • Fix show open as admin on CMD files by @gave92 in #9268
  • Use OPEN_EXISTING when opening a file for read by @gave92 in #9273

New in Files 2.1.15 (Feb 24, 2022)

  • Removed option to set default file manager from the store version of Files (#8474)

New in Files 2.1.13 (Feb 9, 2022)

  • Fixed an issue that would sometimes prevent users from changing the layout by @cinqmilleans in #8255

New in Files 2.1.7 (Feb 7, 2022)

  • What's Changed:
  • Improved performance of the delete confirmation dialog by @gave92 in #8041
  • Improved UI responsiveness for file operations with many items by @gave92 in #8046
  • Added update button to the toolbar by @puppetsw in #8054
  • Stop loading icons when the conflict dialog is closed by @gave92 in #8042
  • Added an option to hide files dot files by @manfromarce in #8169
  • Added a shortcut to collapse the sidebar by @aleksanderlukasiewicz in #8157
  • Show progress in status center while preparing items for copy, cut and drag by @gave92 in #8047
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when closing the properties window by @gave92 in #8016
  • Fixed breadcrumb hit target by @yaichenbaum in #8098
  • Fixed an issue where the tab title was missing in the document's library by @puppetsw in #8107
  • Fixed an issue where symlinks weren't displaying properly by @acesyde in #8145
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when renaming items in the tile's layout by @szabolcstarnai in #8189
  • Fixed moving items from PC to MTP (phone) storage by @gave92 in #8044

New in Files 2.1.5 (Jan 30, 2022)

  • What's Changed:
  • Added access keys to the toolbar
  • Detect Jottacloud cloud drive
  • Reduced minimum sidebar width from 250 to 180
  • Added run script button to toolbar
  • Select newly created files or folders
  • Added support for Segoe UI Variable on Windows 11
  • Added extract archive button to toolbar
  • Added info bar to clarify the risks for the option to set Files as the default file manager
  • Added set as background button to toolbar when selecting an image file
  • Removed duplicate options to open terminal
  • Added support for opening applications from the pathbox
  • Added ctrl+shift+k shortcut to duplicate tab
  • Added install button to toolbar when selecting a font file
  • Added rotate left/right button on toolbar when selecting images
  • Adjusted padding of TabViewScrollButtons
  • Added install button to toolbar when selecting an inf file
  • Added support for expanding the preview pane further than 400px
  • Added "Close tabs to the left" and "Close others" to tab context menu
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue preventing users from creating multiple bundles
  • Fixed Nextcloud detection
  • Fixed loading of items under network
  • Fixed crash that would occur when repeatedly clicking the restore default button
  • Fixed an issue where switching layouts would hide the text in empty directories
  • Fixed the focus issues in the delete confirmation dialog issue
  • Fixed an issue where folders weren't removed from the JumpList
  • Fixed image thumbnails not appearing

New in Files 2.1.2 (Jan 17, 2022)

  • What's Changed:
  • Added properties button to the toolbar by @AJLeuer in #7566
  • Added ability to set tags on read-only folders by @gave92 in #7558
  • When multiple files are selected, open them together by @gave92 in #7557
  • Changed default dual pane width to 50% by @BlairCurrey in #7619
  • Bundled themes inside of the app by @yaichenbaum in #7616
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed folder size visibility in properties for hidden folders by @cinqmilleans in #7538
  • Fixed an issue where the add item option was sometimes disabled in empty bundles by @d2dyno1 in #7569
  • Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when emptying recycle bin by @gave92 in #7555
  • Fixed copy & paste when 2 instances of the app were open by @gave92 in #7556
  • Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when checking cloud sync status by @gave92 in #7483
  • Fixed issues with back/forward and pathbar navigation in ColumnView by @gave92 in #7504
  • Fixed inconsistencies between file creation flyouts by @petrjancar in #7618
  • New Contributors:
  • @JordyEGNL made their first contribution in #7545
  • @AJLeuer made their first contribution in #7566
  • @BlairCurrey made their first contribution in #7570
  • @h1g0 made their first contribution in #7649
  • @inductor made their first contribution in #7632
  • @akihironagai made their first contribution in #7697
  • @Anas-Elgarhy made their first contribution in #7653
  • @Daxxxis made their first contribution in #7711

New in Files 2.1.0.0 MS Store (Jan 11, 2022)

  • Changes:
  • Added a hotkey for playing audio and video in the preview pane by @TomaszSteblik in #6690
  • Added a toolbar button to empty recycle bin by @cinqmilleans in #6693
  • Set window title to be the same as the selected tab name by @gave92 in #6762
  • Added compatibility section to the properties window by @gave92 in #6691
  • Increased Native Read > 4096 limit by @d2dyno1 in #6852
  • Added native ARM64 Support by @gus33000 in #6901
  • Added support for Nextcloud by @gave92 in #7401
  • Detect Yandex.Disk cloud drive by @gave92 in #7406
  • Redesigned the properties window @yaichenbaum in #7416
  • Redesigned the settings dialog by @yaichenbaum in #6930
  • Increased icon size in the customization properties page by @timwenger in #7021
  • Added support for symbolic file links by @gave92 in #7006
  • Added clear all button to the ongoing tasks flyout by @petrjancar in #7025
  • Open new columns in the column layout on a single click by @yaichenbaum in #7470
  • Added keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+H) to show/hide hidden files by @guillaume-nizet in #7106
  • Import/export all settings into a zipped archive by @gave92 in #7078
  • Made active ongoing tasks appear at the top of the ongoing tasks flyout by @petrjancar in #7022
  • Remove delay of loading sidebar items and other services on startup by @winston-de in #7104
  • Mousewheel click opens new tab at selected path by @Raithlin in #7126
  • Open recycle bin & this pc in Files when set as the default file manager @gave92 in #7408
  • Open control panel in existing window when Files is set as the default file manager by @gave92 in #7456
  • Added experimental option to show folder sizes by @cinqmilleans in #7244
  • Add action on label click to change layout by @cinqmilleans in #7191
  • Show basic preview for recycle bin items by @winston-de in #7203
  • Added support for collapsing widgets on the homepage by @yaichenbaum in #7285
  • Extended click area to whole settings block by @d2dyno1 in #7336
  • Update tab titles using current navigation arguments by @jiejasonliu in #7333
  • Added subtle listview animation by @yaichenbaum in #7311
  • Added option to open Files on Windows startup by @esibruti in #7309
  • Improved the behavior when installing fonts by @gave92 in #7394
  • Improved keyboard navigation in the details layout by @gave92 in #7390
  • Improved keyboard navigation in the column layout by @gave92 in #7425
  • Improved the behavior of the taskbar jumplist by @Jaiganeshkumaran in #7141
  • Extended the rename textbox width in the details layout by @duke7553 in #7445
  • Do not block UI while loading drive properties by @gave92 in #7464
  • Properly toggle "permanent delete" check in confirmation dialog by @gave92 in #7500
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when dropping a shortcut over an executable file by @gave92 in #6696
  • Fixed copying shortcuts, small changes to ftp by @gave92 in #6703
  • Fixed an issue where the option to reset the default file explorer wouldn't work after reinstalling Files by @gave92 in #6769
  • Fixed an issue where changing the sort option would create a hidden file by @gave92 in #6741
  • Fixed an issue where grouping by date might include files from previous week by @SHADOW-XIII in #6898
  • Fixed an issue where restoring items from recycle bin would remove the file extension by @d2dyno1 in #6985
  • Fixes an issue causing the file tags list to be serialized wrong by @gave92 in #7017
  • Fixed an issue where file extensions would sometimes get removed when renaming items by @gave92 in #7015
  • Fixed invalid items from being added to bundles by @d2dyno1 in #7119
  • Fixed search button on home page by @cinqmilleans in #7118
  • Fixed inner toolbar state on startup by @cinqmilleans in #7166
  • Show network shortcuts on the sidebar by @gave92 in #7185
  • Workaround for copying to MTP by @gave92 in #7212
  • Avoid reading the whole file into memory when adding a file to a .zip archive by @gave92 in #7123
  • Fixed an issue where clicking the okay button in the properties window sometimes wouldn't work by @gave92 in #7201
  • Prevent repetitive viewport analysis in PointerMoved by @duke7553 in #7366
  • Fixed right pane being always loaded by @gave92 in #7376
  • Fixed an issue where some buttons didn't have text by @gave92 in #7381
  • Fixed folder shortcuts opening in explorer by @gave92 in #7391
  • Fixed text selection when renaming by @gave92 in #7455
  • Fixed advanced properties opening in the wrong window by @gave92 in #7439

New in Files 2.0.34.0 (Jan 9, 2022)

  • Changes:
  • Added a hotkey for playing audio and video in the preview pane by @TomaszSteblik in #6690
  • Added a toolbar button to empty recycle bin by @cinqmilleans in #6693
  • Set window title to be the same as the selected tab name by @gave92 in #6762
  • Added compatibility section to the properties window by @gave92 in #6691
  • Increased Native Read > 4096 limit by @d2dyno1 in #6852
  • Added native ARM64 Support by @gus33000 in #6901
  • Added support for Nextcloud by @gave92 in #7401
  • Detect Yandex.Disk cloud drive by @gave92 in #7406
  • Redesigned the properties window @yaichenbaum in #7416
  • Redesigned the settings dialog by @yaichenbaum in #6930
  • Increased icon size in the customization properties page by @timwenger in #7021
  • Added support for symbolic file links by @gave92 in #7006
  • Added clear all button to the ongoing tasks flyout by @petrjancar in #7025
  • Open new columns in the column layout on a single click by @yaichenbaum in #7470
  • Added keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+H) to show/hide hidden files by @guillaume-nizet in #7106
  • Import/export all settings into a zipped archive by @gave92 in #7078
  • Made active ongoing tasks appear at the top of the ongoing tasks flyout by @petrjancar in #7022
  • Remove delay of loading sidebar items and other services on startup by @winston-de in #7104
  • Mousewheel click opens new tab at selected path by @Raithlin in #7126
  • Open recycle bin & this pc in Files when set as the default file manager @gave92 in #7408
  • Open control panel in existing window when Files is set as the default file manager by @gave92 in #7456
  • Added experimental option to show folder sizes by @cinqmilleans in #7244
  • Add action on label click to change layout by @cinqmilleans in #7191
  • Show basic preview for recycle bin items by @winston-de in #7203
  • Added support for collapsing widgets on the homepage by @yaichenbaum in #7285
  • Extended click area to whole settings block by @d2dyno1 in #7336
  • Update tab titles using current navigation arguments by @jiejasonliu in #7333
  • Added subtle listview animation by @yaichenbaum in #7311
  • Added option to open Files on Windows startup by @esibruti in #7309
  • Improved the behavior when installing fonts by @gave92 in #7394
  • Improved keyboard navigation in the details layout by @gave92 in #7390
  • Improved keyboard navigation in the column layout by @gave92 in #7425
  • Improved the behavior of the taskbar jumplist by @Jaiganeshkumaran in #7141
  • Extended the rename textbox width in the details layout by @duke7553 in #7445
  • Do not block UI while loading drive properties by @gave92 in #7464
  • Properly toggle "permanent delete" check in confirmation dialog by @gave92 in #7500
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when dropping a shortcut over an executable file by @gave92 in #6696
  • Fixed copying shortcuts, small changes to ftp by @gave92 in #6703
  • Fixed an issue where the option to reset the default file explorer wouldn't work after reinstalling Files by @gave92 in #6769
  • Fixed an issue where changing the sort option would create a hidden file by @gave92 in #6741
  • Fixed an issue where grouping by date might include files from previous week by @SHADOW-XIII in #6898
  • Fixed an issue where restoring items from recycle bin would remove the file extension by @d2dyno1 in #6985
  • Fixes an issue causing the file tags list to be serialized wrong by @gave92 in #7017
  • Fixed an issue where file extensions would sometimes get removed when renaming items by @gave92 in #7015
  • Fixed invalid items from being added to bundles by @d2dyno1 in #7119
  • Fixed search button on home page by @cinqmilleans in #7118
  • Fixed inner toolbar state on startup by @cinqmilleans in #7166
  • Show network shortcuts on the sidebar by @gave92 in #7185
  • Workaround for copying to MTP by @gave92 in #7212
  • Avoid reading the whole file into memory when adding a file to a .zip archive by @gave92 in #7123
  • Fixed an issue where clicking the okay button in the properties window sometimes wouldn't work by @gave92 in #7201
  • Prevent repetitive viewport analysis in PointerMoved by @duke7553 in #7366
  • Fixed right pane being always loaded by @gave92 in #7376
  • Fixed an issue where some buttons didn't have text by @gave92 in #7381
  • Fixed folder shortcuts opening in explorer by @gave92 in #7391
  • Fixed text selection when renaming by @gave92 in #7455
  • Fixed advanced properties opening in the wrong window by @gave92 in #7439

New in Files 2.0.33.0 (Nov 4, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Added Ctrl+Shift+C shortcut to copy file path (#6245)
  • Added an option to set Files as the default file manager (#6107)
  • Show file operation progress on taskbar & continue operations when minimized (#6273)
  • Added individual options for amount of clicks to open files and folders (#6441)
  • Added group by path option for libraries (#6450)
  • Respect default app for zip files (#6457)
  • Use proper tab name on the home page (#6477)
  • Added caching to load thumbnails faster (#6484)
  • Added options to import/export settings (#6542)
  • Improved reliability of the search experience (#6671)
  • Added support for choosing custom icons (#6639)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when going up from a network root path (#6204)
  • Fixed an issue where the edit tags & edit terminals buttons weren't working (#6236)
  • Fixed an issue where the OneDrive sync status wasn't updating (#6248)
  • Fixed issue where preview pane would be shown unexpectedly when quickly selecting then unselecting a file (#6297)
  • Fixed drag and drop from 7zip (#6387)
  • Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working in the column layout (#6446)
  • Fixed an issue where the context menu had the wrong height (#6483)
  • Switch quicklook preview on selection change (#6543)
  • Fixed an issue where env variables didn't refresh when launching terminal (#6663)

New in Files 2.0.13 (Oct 4, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Added support for dropping to pin folders to the favorites section on the sidebar (#6129)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where extracting files from a zipped archive would result in corrupted files (#6099)
  • Fixed an issue preventing copy and paste from working with shortcuts & hidden items (#6109)
  • Avoid blocking the UI when loading icons for the conflict dialog (dialog open faster when deleting many items) (#6109)
  • Fixed an issue where the wrong items would be displayed in the "Today" and "Yesterday" section when grouping by date (#6134)
  • Fix issue where the image preview in the preview pane wasn't displaying correctly (#6144)
  • Fixed an issue where Files was crashing when opening folders on Windows 10 (1809) (#6180)

New in Files 2.0 (Oct 4, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Added a column view layout (#4176)
  • Added proper support for libraries (#4134)
  • Redesigned the right click context menu (#4406)
  • Added the option to open Storage Sense when a disk is almost full (#4409)
  • Added a drill-in animation to homepage navigation (#4293)
  • Improved item enumeration speed (#4199)
  • The share flyout now uses the app theme (#4427)
  • Enable search on the new tab page to search all drives (#5969)
  • Improved the preview pane design (#4445)
  • Added the option to search unindexed items at the bottom of the search results page (#4466)
  • Added details when copying, moving & deleting items (#4411)
  • Added option to open the themes folder from the settings page (#4498)
  • Improved behavior when opening new tabs (#4549)
  • Added an option to paste when right clicking on a directory (#4541)
  • Allow dragging items without selecting them first (#4626)
  • Added advanced options for solving conflicts when transferring files (#4519)
  • Added the ability to create a folder with the current selection (#4672)
  • Display more details when hovering the mouse over a file (#4443)
  • Added optional check boxes for selecting items (#4685)
  • Clicking the up button in the root directory now navigates to the home page (#4717)
  • Added support for searching in libraries (#4716)
  • Added a setting to always open folders in a new tab (#4365)
  • Added support for using executables as drop targets (#4737)
  • Added support for grouping folder contents (#4826)
  • Added Ctrl+F shortcut to open the search box (#4942)
  • Added keyboard shortcuts for changing the layout mode (#4809)
  • Added support for copying, moving, and renaming items as administrator (#4986)
  • Auto refresh network folders when content changes (#4999)
  • Moved settings page to a dialog (#5077)
  • Auto hide cloud section when no cloud drives are detected (#5082)
  • Added the option to use middle click to scroll (#5065)
  • Added overflow support to the toolbar (#5102)
  • Added a security page to the properties dialog (#5114)
  • Added F11 shortcut to switch to full-screen view (#5152)
  • Improved adaptive layout behavior (#5140)
  • Moved the loading indicator to the tab item (#5192)
  • Added the ability to open and close the sidebar by resizing it (#5006)
  • Add Ctrl+Shift+Tab shortcut to select previous tab (#5245)
  • Added a dialog for extracting archives (#5175)
  • Added options to hide/show sections on the sidebar (#5328)
  • Added compact overlay mode (#5266)
  • Added support for canceling a file operation, improved the speed and reliability of file operations (#5342)
  • Automatically preview readme files when no file is selected (#5393)
  • Added context menu option to Bundles to add items directly to a Bundle (#5475)
  • Improved startup time (#5561)
  • Added open with flyout to the right click context menu (#5708)
  • Added experimental support for file Tags (#5629)
  • Added FTP support (#5627)
  • Shell items are now displayed in the sidebar context menu (#5836)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where menu items were sometimes hidden (#4277)
  • Fixed an issue with loading custom themes (#4322)
  • Fixed an issue where images wouldn't always be saved with the right encoding (#4669)
  • Fixed an issue where Files would crash when using a high contrast theme (#4969)
  • Fixed an issue where the Recycle Bin folder would appear empty on start or new tab opening (#5270)

New in Files 1.5.0.0 (Mar 24, 2021)

  • F1 shortcut now opens the Files Wiki
  • Added collapsible sections to the sidebar
  • Added the ability to add the Home directory as a startup page
  • Added a WSL section to the sidebar
  • Added a library section to the sidebar
  • Made some enhancements to the bundles widget
  • Added adaptive layout modes
  • Added support for custom themes
  • Added the option to drag items between bundles
  • Added ability to launch Files with relative paths from command line
  • Added folder previews to the preview pane
  • Added the option to close tabs to the right
  • Added support for collapsing the sidebar
  • Moved selection and layout options to toolbar
  • Improved windowing/tab behavior when launching Files though different methods
  • Added the ability to pin folders to the start menu
  • Added the option to delete items as administrator

New in Files 1.3.0.0 (Feb 23, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Added a dialog to warn users when changing file extensions (#3393)
  • Added localization for drive types (#3466)
  • Implement DateCreated column (#3123)
  • Show localized names for system folders (#3561)
  • Added support for SharePoint directories (#3572)
  • Improved support for network locations (#3295)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where double clicking on a folder would crash the app (#3511)
  • Fixed an issue where the selection rectangle would sometimes overlay on top of the preview pane (#3520)
  • Fixed an issue where changing the theme settings wasn't working correctly (#3321)

New in Files 1.2.2.0 (Feb 11, 2021)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where code files would not scroll properly in the preview pane (#3404)
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when opening a shortcut files location (#3469)
  • Fixed Ctrl + L shortcut on the HomePage (#3473)
  • Fixed tooltip for the Home and Recycle Bin sidebar items (#3476)
  • Ignore Shift + Delete shortcut if no items are selected (#3480)
  • Fixed back/forward mouse buttons in dual pane (#3465)
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some folders from opening (#3461)

New in Files 1.2.0.0 (Feb 1, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Improved performance when scrolling in large directories (#3031)
  • Improved file transfer operations (#3030)
  • Added support for Amazon Drive (#3091)
  • Added support for DropBox business accounts (#3101)
  • Indicate the current layout mode in the layout flyout on the status bar (#3159)
  • Significantly improved the overall performance and UI responsiveness (#3045)
  • Added proper support for multiple OneDrive accounts (#3177)
  • Added a bundles widget (#2881)
  • Added a details/preview pane (#2756)
  • Added the ability to paste images from the clipboard directly into a directory (#3235)
  • Added the option to pin hidden folders to the sidebar (#3277)
  • Added the option to access drive properties by right clicking on the drive widget (#3285)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when entering an empty path (#3007)
  • Files now handles rename correctly when the character case changes (#3067)
  • Fixed an issue where paths separated by '/' were not displaying properly (#3096)
  • Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when using the "copy location" command (#3126)

New in Files 1.1.0.0 (Jan 16, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Added the option to run cmd files as administrator (#2846)
  • Added an option to the context menu to unpin an item from the sidebar when right clicking on a folder (#2859)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the full trust process would crash when deleting hidden items (#2842)
  • Fixed an issue where the app would crash on restart after changing the language (#2879)
  • Fixed an issue where status bar didn't update after switching the layout mode (#2882)
  • Fixed an issue where opening the search ASB for the first time would fail to move focus (#2996)

New in Files 1.0.0.0 (Jan 11, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Enabled search inside of hidden directories (#2679)
  • Added an option to search unindexed items (#2681)
  • Drive Widget details are now hidden when they are not available (#2704)
  • Allow different layout modes and sort directions for individual directories (#2667)
  • Implemented a dual pane feature (#2727)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where thumbnails would become blurry when switching layout modes (#2669)
  • Fixed an issue where the "Create New File" option wouldn't always work (#2702)
  • Fixed an issue where holding the ctrl key when using the selection rectangle would clear the current selection (#2716)
  • Fixed an issue where there was a delay when deleting items (#2738)
  • Fixed an issue where trying to move a parent directory to a child directory would crash the app (#2742)
  • Show a dialog to resolve conflicts when transferring an item and the destination already exits (#2712)

New in Files 0.23.1.0 Preview (Jan 4, 2021)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the app would sometimes crash after launching Files (#2663)

New in Files 0.23.0.0 Preview (Jan 4, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • Added support to undo & redo file operations (#2358)
  • Added the option to restore recently closed tabs (#2474)
  • Highlight the previous folder when going up a directory (#2499)
  • Implemented the search feature (#2446)
  • Added the option to list and sort directories alongside files (#2606)
  • Added an empty space where there are no columns in the Details layout (#2611)
  • Added the option to hide columns in the Details layout (#2622)
  • Added an option to show system files (#2638)
  • Added more file types to the new file menu (#2644)
  • Switched the color of the selection rectangle to use the system accent color (#2650)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where you cannot display more than four drives in a row on the home page (#2465)
  • Fixed an issue where clicking the back button on the settings page in tablet mode wouldn't work (#2459)
  • Fixed an issue where opening files wouldn't work when the directory was sorted by files size or by file type (#2487)
  • Fixed an issue where the text in the properties dialog would get cut off in some languages (#2484)
  • Fixed an issue where previously empty directories would still display "This folder is empty" after pasting an item (#2504)
  • Fixed an issue where the app would sometimes crash when deleting an item (#2585)
  • Fixed an issue where the recent files widget was not accessible via the screen reader (#2596)
  • Fixed an issue where drag and drop would sometime crash the app (#2511)
  • Fixed an issue where the keyboard focus would get stuck within the file browser page, status bar and grid splitter (#2595)
  • Fixed an issue where the properties dialog would sometimes show the properties of the wrong directory (#2629)

New in Files 0.21.1.0 Preview (Dec 1, 2020)

  • Fixed an issue where items wouldn't show when the show hidden items setting was turned off (#2481)

New in Files 0.21.0.0 Preview (Nov 27, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Added support for hidden items (#2302)
  • Added support for Dropbox, Google Drive and Mega (#2311)
  • Added an option to eject removable devices (#2328)
  • Added a right click context menu to the horizontal tab control (#2363)
  • Display available keyboard shortcuts in context menus (#2163)
  • Added a tooltip with the path for pinned items on the sidebar (#2365)
  • Added support for opening folders in a new tab by clicking the middle mouse button (#2389)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the text would sometimes get cut off on the drive widget (#2397)

New in Files 0.20.0.0 Preview (Nov 11, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Added support for formatting drives (#2239)
  • Added a Lottie double pulse animation for newly-posted Status Center progress banners (#2273)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue that would occur when a drive is connected/disconnected (#2257)
  • Fixed an issue with loading network drives (#2251)
  • Fixed an issue that would sometimes occur when moving tabs between windows (#2285)
  • Fixed an issue that would sometimes occur when opening a network drive path in a new tab (#2288)

New in Files 0.19.0.0 Preview (Nov 4, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Navigate to a directory when dragging items and hovering over a folder for a few seconds (#2166)
  • Added a drives widget (#2196)
  • Added support for ARM64 devices (#2219)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when using the selection rectangle in an empty directory (#2162)
  • Fixed an issue where right clicking in a directory when an item was selected would show the shell context menu items for the selected item instead of the current directory (#2171)
  • Fixed an issue where the 'Empty Recycle Bin' context menu was always grayed out (#2191)
  • Fixed an issue that would occur when network drives were disconnected (#2205)

New in Files 0.18.0.0 Preview (Oct 26, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 8bc30c8 Added a properties menu item to the sidebar's context menu (#2089)
  • 04709ad Added support to display custom folder icons (#2094)
  • 0fa2518 Right clicking on an empty space will now display shell context menu items (#2100)
  • ad856a3 Improved the coloring of the tab strip and library cards (#2110)
  • ad1e323 Improved support for High Contrast themes (#2126)
  • d4a4181 Added support for selecting items with a selection rectangle (#2119)
  • a3a878c Added AutomationProperties to the status bar and library cards (#2139)
  • bad3a7e Added a setting to open items with a single click (#2130)
  • a3ceb3d Added support for icon overlays (#2149)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • f42b096 Fixed an issue with the way dates were displayed in the app (#2092)
  • be25b5f Fixed a crash that would occur if a user tried to create a new folder in recycle bin (#2108)
  • d55b793 Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when opening files and folders (#2138)
  • eb5be8d Fixed an issue where double clicking to open an item would not work in ListView if the item was already selected (#2142)
  • f3401af Fixed an issue where navigation shortcuts would not work when items were selected (#2147)

New in Files 0.17.0.0 Preview (Oct 13, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Switch to inactive tab when files are dragged over for a certain duration (#2030)
  • Switch to new tab when one is opened (#2061)
  • Improved accessibility for screen readers on the settings page (#2074)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash that would occur when creating an element in a folder that requires elevation (#2057)

New in Files 0.16.0.0 Preview (Oct 8, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 97164e5 Added the option to change the layout mode by right clicking on a blank space (#2002)
  • 3344148 Enabled the "Open Linux shell here" context menu item (#2004)
  • d13710b Added AutomationProperties for the navigation toolbar (#2035)
  • dfd0488 Added a details page to the properties dialog (#1962)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • 64a294f Fixed an issue with sorting items (#2000)
  • 4acc28d Fixed an issue where trying to copy a file name would copy the file instead (#2032)
  • c9aa94d Fixed issues with sorting items from the right click context menu (#2039)
  • 0bce9fc Fixed two issues with keyboard navigation (#2037)
  • 284a344 Fixed an issue where the content of the man window isn't interactable after the properties window is closed (#2045)

New in Files 0.15.4.0 Preview (Oct 1, 2020)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • 8501bc9 Fixed a crash that would occur when no multitasking option was selected (#1973)
  • 05aedc6 Fixed an issue where the "Empty Recycle Bin" menu entry was always disabled (#1976)
  • ed4c0bb Fixed an issue with the context menu not appearing when right clicking on executable files (#1945)
  • 99ab02c Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when right clicking an item using a touch screen (#1977)
  • 3ec7396 Fixed a crash that sometimes occurs when pressing Ctrl + C / V / X (#1996)

New in Files 0.15.0.0 Preview (Sep 27, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • f538c3f Moved the set image as the lockscreen background and set image as the desktop background options to a sub menu (#1890)
  • 1eb0e0a Added settings to choose multitasking preferences (#1833)
  • cd52249 Added a copy location button to the right click context menu (#1906)
  • 7f63050 Improved context menu load time (#1921)
  • 3b2c656 Added a file progress UI (#1919)
  • ddb0035 Added a button to restart the app after changing the language (#1856)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • a0a86a6 Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when selecting some options on the right click context menu (#1881)
  • 4813388 Fixed an issue where the file access consent dialog would sometimes show even after permission was already granted (#1917)
  • e948a58 Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur on startup (#1918)
  • 4e66a53 Fixed an issue where navigating away from the home page sometimes wouldn't work (#1926)
  • 1f5562a Fixed a crash that would sometime occur when dragging a tab outside the app (#1941)

New in Files 0.14.0.0 Preview (Sep 7, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 36511c8 Enabled the option to continue where you left off when opening Files UWP (#1779)
  • 4ef6aeb Added a push notification that asks for feedback when the app crashes (#1666)
  • 1eb8a2d Implemented the ability to rename files and folders from the properties window (#1781)
  • 6b6878c Added support for Dynamic Shell Context Menus (#1754)
  • 7700885 Updated the confirm delete dialog to include the number of selected items (#1863)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • a5ca73f Fixed several issues around renaming files and folders (#1736)
  • 2817842 Fixed an issue that would sometime occur when loading recent items on the home page (#1745)
  • fbb098e Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when loading drives (#1778)
  • a5a43f4 Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when copying items to usb drives (#1780)
  • d20ecff Fixed an issue where external devices cannot be removed while the app is opened (#1828)
  • d0f3407 Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when cutting an item (#1820)
  • bef5b29 Fixed an issue where opening the properties window would sometimes crash the app on 1903/1909 (#1850)

New in Files 0.13.0.0 Preview (Aug 13, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 06d3de2 Added an option to open more than one page on startup (#1443)
  • 287b2cb Redesigned the tabbed interface (#1459)
  • 0a3e614 Added an option to open jumplist items in an existing instance (#1462)
  • 6b7330a Remember the sort option and direction across multiple sessions (#1439)
  • 518f528 Added relative path support and environmental variable support to the NavigationBar (#1478)
  • 680ff9b Highlight the NavigationBar when hovering over it (#1500)
  • 076db04 Added the ability to use the escape key to exit the properties window (#1504)
  • e6d057a Added the ability to resize the sidebar (#1512)
  • 83676d6 Auto complete folder names when typing in the NavigationNar (#1522)
  • e84b383 Implemented folder dropdown list for the NavigationBar (#1533)
  • 060b39d Added drop support to the NavigationBar (#1507)
  • 1ce06f5 Added support for launching URIs from the NavigationBar (#1578)
  • 0d79aa8 Implemented dragging storage items from other apps into Files UWP (#1575)
  • 88e6747 Implemented drop to sidebar items (#1571)
  • ae9d45f Added support for shortcut files (#1573)
  • aa2a232 Added an icon to indicate if folders are empty (#1614)
  • 890bfbc Added "open" to the context menu for folders and shortcuts (#1656)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • ba0bd5a Fixed an issue with launching terminal profiles from the NavigationBar (#1447)
  • 924464a Fixed a bug where invert selection would not work (#1551)
  • 1037f9b Fixed a crash that occurred when parsing the Terminal.json file (#1552)
  • 2c5d6c6 Fixed an issue where the tab title did not display correctly in some cases (#1549)
  • 225f956 Fixed drag-drop and rearrange tabs (#1565)
  • a3eb151 Fixed an issue where closing the properties window would sometimes crash the app (#1646)

New in Files 0.12.0.0 Preview (Jul 13, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Applied tweaks to the DataGrid font size (#1254)
  • Added support for rtl languages (#1292)
  • Access android (MTP) devices (#926)
  • Disable Clear recycle bin context menu when it is empty (#1358)
  • Added the option to switch the app language (#1369)
  • Only show the option to set an image as the background when one file is selected (#1370)
  • Highlight folders when an item is dragged over it (#1375)
  • Added an icon to indicate OneDrive sync status (#1356)
  • Add recently opened directories to the taskbar jumplist (#1331)
  • Replaced Segoe MDL2 Assets with Fluent UI icons (#1374)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed dialog-related issues (#1349)
  • Fixed crash when moving files (#1354)

New in Files 0.11.0.0 Preview (Jun 30, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Improved performance on selection operations (#1063)
  • Improved support for opening multiple files at a time (#1062)
  • Added item count to the status bar (#1065)
  • Improved "last tab closing" behavior (#768)
  • Upgrade SDK Version to v2004 (#1078)
  • Show progress when calculating MD5 hash (#1082)
  • Launch files (with other files in folder as param) to support apps like Photos and Movies & TV (#1081)
  • Added pin directory to sidebar to right click context menu (#1084)
  • Add ability to empty recycle bin from sidebar context menu (#1096)
  • Use FindFirstFile to calculate Directory Size Recursively (#1099)
  • Added Support for Date Accessed and File Owner Properties (#1055)
  • Redesigned the settings pages (#1142)
  • Added icons to the right click context menu on the sidebar (#1184)
  • Added support for custom shellcontextmenu items (#699)
  • Add support for combined and drive properties (#1211)
  • Add support for BitLocker (#1159)
  • Retrieve Better Thumbnails for Files in Properties Dialog (#1233)
  • Modify context menu options for executable and installer files (#1155)
  • Recycle bin improvements (#1137)
  • Added string for "New tab" that appears in path (#1239)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed QuickLook detection (#1061)
  • Fixed issue where the folder name wouldn't display on tabs (#1095)
  • Fix incorrect item size value (#1138)
  • Bug fixes for handling network path (#1091)
  • Fixed drives loading when no letter is assigned to a partition (#1168)

New in Files 0.10.2.0 Preview (Jun 17, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 2e1943a Custom icons for Tiles view and List view in layout mode menu (#1018)
  • b9a364b Added item status to the status bar (#1026)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • ce0bfa1 Fixed Properties window crash on older systems (#1012)
  • a1bfea3 Fixed a crash when using the high contrast theme (#1011)
  • 1d13710 Fixed Multi-Windows Cut Copy crash (#1044)
  • f2c6487 Prevent the file watching loop from still being alive after we kill it (#1001)

New in Files 0.10.1.0 Preview (Jun 17, 2020)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash some users were having after updating to v0.10.

New in Files 0.10.0 Preview (Jun 17, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 40326c8 Added open item with (#928)
  • a324599 Add ability to open sidebar drive in new window or tab (#941)
  • b12ccd7 Hide rename dialog if user pressed Esc button (#942)
  • 3fb5f5f Added button to open debug.txt location in explorer (#943)
  • 89821d3 Added option to unpin libraries from the sidebar (#951)
  • 9bb5193 Added keyboard shortcuts to the tooltips of buttons in the navigation bar (#964)
  • ff168e1 Add logging for QuickLook (#988)
  • 7c241c9 Implement filesystem watching via ReadDirectoryChangesW (#952)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • db79553 Prevent creating a folder or file with restricted names or characters (#933)
  • e699407 Fixed auto selection when renaming if extensions are hidden (#938)
  • c4fb8c0 Fixed md5 visibility and check boxes spacing (#940)
  • 4e16068 Align tab button with close tab button (#950)

New in Files 0.9.2.0 Preview (Jun 9, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 411ad51 Added round corners to tabs (#894)
  • 99baacc Auto-Detect and List Windows Terminal (#903)
  • 2babde9 Added option to open a specific page on startup (#902)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • 8e24854 Switch to WinUI ProgressBar (#918)
  • bbc1665 Fixed multiple bugs with settings (#919)
  • 92d8d7e Fix renaming files with long names in GridViewBrowser (#898)

New in Files 0.9.1.0 Preview (Jun 3, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • 8148696 Reduced nav bar text size (#859)
  • 95f3986 Reduced the corner radius on beta label (#864)
  • 6fbfa59 Alert the user when trying to delete a file which is in use (#862)
  • 768f6b7 Added support for Recycle Bin (#840)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • a805180 Fixed a bug where enter key does not work to confirm delete action (#878)
  • bbb6fd4 Fix incorrect path while upward to root disk (#860)

New in Files 0.9.0.0 Preview (May 28, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Add support for Tablet Mode's back button (#822)
  • Added/improved layout modes (#827)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fix blurred disk drive icons (#813)
  • Fixed OneDrive selection (#816)
  • Fixed SideBar background flash when opening new tab page (#818)
  • Fix tab background color in dark mode when pointer over (#824)
  • Icon/Filesystem Fixes (#812)
  • Fix files last modified date (#831)

New in Files 0.8.2.0 Preview (May 19, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Switch ThumbnailMode to SingleItem for better thumbnails (#791)
  • Optimized home page identifying (#804)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fix blurry thumbnails for some items in grid view (#790)
  • Fixed crash when using keyboard shortcuts on the home page (#802)
  • Fix App Startup Crash By Deferring Adding Drives to UI (#806)

New in Files 0.7.9.0 Preview (May 4, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Changing the theme settings no longer requires restarting the app.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue launching Files UWP from the command line.
  • Fixed an issue where opening the properties window of a large file would crash the app.
  • Fixed an issue where the status bar would sometimes show when no directory was open.
  • Fixed an issue that would crash the app when copying a folder to a directory with a similar name.
  • The size of large files should now be calculated correctly.

New in Files 0.7.8.0 Preview (Apr 25, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Added a link to sample profiles next to the terminal setting.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue with text getting cut off in different areas of the setting pages.
  • Fixed an issue that the close button in the properties dialog was too wide.

New in Files 0.7.7.0 Preview (Apr 23, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Improved the design of the properties dialog.
  • Added an option to open sidebar items in a new tab or window.
  • Improved the drag and drop feature.

New in Files 0.7.6.0 Preview (Apr 15, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Added drag and drop support.
  • The properties dialog now displays the MD5 hash.
  • Pasted items are now selected after a paste operation.
  • Improved the functionality for sorting files and folders.
  • Network locations are now available in the sidebar.
  • You can now launch any terminal that is in your terminal profile list from the navigation bar.
  • Implemented the selection options on the status bar.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where trying to paste a folder into itself would crash the app.
  • Fixed an issue where right clicking on an item when the navigation bar was focused would crash the app.

New in Files 0.7.5.0 Preview (Apr 8, 2020)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when right clicking on a file or folder.
  • Fixed an issue where the status bar wouldn't hide on the new tab page.
  • Fixed an issue where clicking on the quick access item for home wouldn't navigate to the home page.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented users from right clicking on the navigation bar.

New in Files 0.7.4.0 Preview (Apr 8, 2020)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a bug that would cause the app to crash when opening preferences on the settings page
  • Prevent crash caused by TAB focus stops on Sidebar

New in Files 0.7.3.0 Preview (Apr 8, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • We are testing a design refresh, made possible by our modular code base. The new design seeks to remove redundancy and simplify the look for future form factors. We're not done yet, and are thrilled to provide you with this early look that will continue to iterate based on your feedback. If you notice that we missed a certain feature, or would like to help shape the creative direction for the app, please leave us a feedback item. (No coding experience required!)
  • We started work on a status bar, which will gain additional functionality in future updates.
  • Added the option to change the layout mode.

New in Files 0.7.2.0 Preview (Mar 23, 2020)

  • New Features:
  • Added the option to set an image as the desktop background.
  • Improved the reveal effect on the sidebar.
  • Added the option to choose if file extensions are displayed.
  • Added a confirmation dialog that shows when deleting files and folders.
  • Added an option to permanently delete files and folders.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a bug with navigating the settings pages.
  • Fixed an issue where clicking twice on an item in the sidebar would navigate to the wrong location.
  • Fixed a crash some users were getting when opening the app.
  • Fixed a crash with right-clicking on pinned items in the sidebar.

New in Files 0.7.0 Preview (Feb 28, 2020)

  • New features:
  • The app is more responsive when resizing the windows to smaller sizes.
  • Added the ability to jump to a directory item by hitting a letter on the keyboard. Thank you @jeffsieu for all your work on adding this.
  • We heard your feedback loud and clear, you can now go to the settings page and turn on acrylic for the sidebar. - Thank you @lampenlampen for implementing this feature.
  • The Ribbon and Sidebar now have a refreshed design
  • The "File" ribbon item is now a flyout which is more descriptive of its commands
  • You will notice a new flyout that appears during Paste and Delete operations to provide information about their progress. More work on this flyout will be done in future updates.
  • New Fluent icon for folders.
  • QuickLook integration is now available (thanks @lampenlampen)
  • The setting pages have been redesigned, it now has a cleaner interface that will allow us to add many new options while keeping them easy to access.
  • We have made a lot of improvements to loading large directories, and the speed should now be closer to what it is like in File Explorer.
  • We added an option to disable the OneDrive integration.
  • We started work on localization for other languages, this is still a work in progress and some areas of the app are missing strings.
  • Over the past few months, we have done a lot of work on refactoring the codebase. As a result, a few things that worked previously might be broken in this build, if you find anything, make sure to send us a report.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed where some users were running into issues accessing the downloads folder.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented users from opening executable files that required administrative rights.
  • Keyboard Accelerators (e.g. CTRL + V) should be more reliable now
  • Navigating Up will use the current layout mode
  • Known Issues:
  • If you turn toggle the setting for OneDrive off and then on again you will see two items for OneDrive in the sidebar.

New in Files 0.6.6 Preview (Nov 18, 2019)

  • Several bug fixes based on your feedback

New in Files 0.6.5 Preview (Nov 15, 2019)

  • New features:
  • Remove recent item option (Thanks @RobbyRobbyRobby)
  • Open in Terminal
  • Redesigned Unhandled-Exception message
  • Tweaks to Home layout
  • Added icons and rounded corners to instance tabs
  • Allow reordering of instance tabs
  • Make splash screen optional (Thanks @yaichenbaum)
  • Tweaks to density of PhotoAlbum layout
  • Open in new tab & new window context menu items
  • Easy creation of new items from context menu (Thanks @jeffsieu)
  • Dynamic refresh of Drives list
  • Sorting Storage Items (Thanks @jeffsieu)
  • In-line renaming of items (Thanks @jeffsieu)
  • Bugs fixed:
  • Defer loading of recent items until permission is granted
  • Users can now launch all executable files
  • Prevent tab content from disappearing when Ctrl is pressed while clicking it
  • Properly display version number in About page
  • Splash screen delay has been reduced (thanks @yaichenbaum)
  • Request smaller thumbnail sizes in PhotoAlbum view
  • Don't hold references to selected tab instances in ItemViewModel
  • Ensure item loading is properly canceled upon navigation
  • Prevented display of stale items after back/forward navigation
  • Improvements to executable launching from Recent Items
  • Fix related to compiling the solution
  • Rollout of the New App Icon:
  • Thanks to a lengthy, community-driven discussion since the summer, we've finally decided on a wonderful new app icon. The community members who we're recognizing for this contribution are listed in the Settings > About page.

New in Files 0.6.2 Preview (Oct 2, 2019)

  • What's New:
  • Up navigation Button: The ability to navigate to the parent directory is finally here
  • Clickable PathBar: You can now click through the directories in the PathBar, rather than entering the whole path
  • Easily open new instances of Files from the ribbon
  • Layout Clear all command - This makes it easier to clear selected items
  • Properties Dialog: View basic properties for items. (this experience will improve in the future)
  • Navigation Crash prevention - Navigating to many locations rapidly would cause a crash, now this has been fixed
  • App will now properly detect system theme on first launch - Thanks @yaichenbaum
  • Ensure item is deleted during Cut operation - Fixed
  • Progress box during Delete Operation

New in Files 0.5.0 Pre-Release (Sep 24, 2019)

  • Custom Locations - You can now customize where Files looks for your common locations from the Settings menu. Just enter a path, different drive or not, press save, and restart the app for these changes to take affect.
  • Pinning Sidebar Items - A commonly used feature in Windows File Explorer is pinning locations to the sidebar for easy access. Files can do this from a folder's context menu, starting today.
  • Keyboard Accelerators - These should work more reliably in this version, and have changed to be more familiar.
  • Remove Ugly Cell Focus Indicator from DataGrid - This was always an eyesore. Now it's gone. You're welcome.
  • Closing the Last Tab Will Now Close the App - This is now implemented to match the behavior of your favorite web browsers.
  • Crash fixes - Files should no longer crash when switching between tabs while a directory is loading, and shouldn't crash on startup.
  • Compact Sidebar Layout - You'll no longer have to scroll to see all of your drives since they take up less space.
  • More Subtle Rounded Corners - This is still a work in progress until supported by every control, but you should things look less playful while still striking that natural balance.
  • Removing Sidebar Acrylic - While I understand many users may be disappointed by this change, it was necessary because heavy splashes of acrylic can distract the user. This change is also in-line with the revised Microsoft Fluent Design guidelines for navigation panes, which I am committed to utilizing fully. I will be closely monitoring user feedback from this change.