There are a large number of file managers for various operating systems. Many high-quality programs for working with the file system have been written for Windows - they all differ from each other in functionality and the principle of working with windows.
Instructions
Step 1
The file manager is a software designed for convenient and efficient data management of hard drives. To fulfill this purpose, file manager programs have an extensive set of appropriate tools for working with files.
Step 2
If you are an inexperienced user and do not have any special preferences, use the standard Windows file manager - File explorer. This is the so-called navigation manager. To launch it, click on the program icon on the taskbar or use the Win + E keyboard shortcut. In Explorer, you can perform all standard operations on files, and in the latest version for Windows 8 there is a built-in preview of photos, audio / video, documents, text. In the latest versions of Explorer, you can work both with directories and folders and with libraries - a kind of collection of shortcuts, links to certain directories and files. Also in the standard manager there is a built-in search in the file system, a utility for mounting disk images and tools for working in the system with Administrator privileges.
Step 3
Use Total Commander if you are a power user. This shareware program lets you work in a dual-pane mode, customize keyboard shortcuts, menus and panels, create tabs, and more. Total Commander has a built-in FTP client and a utility for working with archives. You can also install a huge number of plugins, greatly expanding the functionality of the viewer. This type of program also includes Free Commander (does not have a built-in FTP client), muCommander (works on most operating systems), UnrealCommander (distributed free of charge). Try them all and choose the most suitable manager for your job.
Step 4
Check out FAR Manger if you prefer the tried and tested way of working with the file system. It is a console file manager, the functionality of which is greatly expanded with plugins. It is undemanding to resources and has established itself among users as stable, reliable and functional. You can customize the color scheme, sort files, and even check your mail.
Step 5
Those wishing to add visual effects to the viewing of files should turn to the NavScope program, which represents the file system in 3D. This manager is not designed for sophisticated users, it rather allows beginners to visually observe the device and the location of files and directories. NavScope can show up to 10 open folders at a time.
