FlashFolder
FlashFolder is an open source tool that extends the file-related common dialogs (e.g. open/save dialog) seen in most Windows applications. A small toolbar docks onto these dialogs that provides menus for quick access to recently-used folders, favorite folders and more.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
EUAlerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Explorer
Only inofficial versions for Win7 up ... buggy and no support from Zett42, developer that seems to be out of office. So pls mark as discontinued - average user will have too many problems.
Features
Windows Explorer Extension
Tags
- dialog
FlashFolder News & Activities
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What is FlashFolder?
FlashFolder is an open source tool that extends the file-related common dialogs (e.g. open/save dialog) seen in most Windows applications. A small toolbar docks onto these dialogs that provides menus for quick access to recently-used folders, favorite folders and more.
FlashFolder information
Developed by
zett42 Licensing
Open Source and Free product.Alternatives
15 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Neglected by new developer Zett42
Dec-2018 This program has been in perpetual BETA since its inception in 2004 and most recent " v19.181 (30-Mar-2008) ... 10 years ago. https://sourceforge.net/projects/flashfolder/files/FlashFolder/ Original developer "Tim De Baets" tweaked a few problems for Win-7/8/10 and surrendered FF as open source(?) ... now forked by Zett42. But no signs of improvements since then.
FF works well on SaveAs and Open dialogs BUT is not available on WinExplorer. nor on any other 3rd party file explorers. Meanwhile I will use "Quick Access Popup" and watch for upgrades in FlashFolder.
========= Sept-2018 The "Discussion" page (on Sourceforge) has a lengthy history trying to inspire some bug fixes for Win7/8/10. zett42 is now generously the guardian of FlashFolder. In the Sourceforge discussion pages Tim is relinquishing FlashFolder to be forked by anyone.
An updated new version is
[v1_11_r274_beta_xxx.msi]available from "Tim De Baets" post on the FlashFolder - Discussion Forum. Tims post for both 64-bit and 32-bit downloads. But not listed on Sourceforge "Files" Other HASH offerings by earlier "discussion contributors are incorrect. VirusTotal scan for my 64-bit MSI file ...Tim's
v1_11_r274_beta_x64.msion 2 machines. Win-7 PRO and Win-7 HP (both 64-bit ... no problems. Tested FlashFolder on 16 programs; Open, SaveAs, and Browse dialogs ... all perfect. Big disappointment is that FF does not install on any file-explorers (incl. Win-Explorer).Documentation for FlashFolder is near zero, with a bit of poking around it doesn't take long to work it out. FF is not listed in Start - Programs nor on the desktop ... the MSI installer.
Adding a folder to FF is simple ... eg, Save anything will open SavesAs dialog, select your target folder; on FF toolbar click on the star icon, - Add Current Folder ... and it is done. No fiddling with copy paste.
PROS: FF is a slim toolbar mounted on top of each files dialog. Always ready to be used No hotkeys required Very accessible CONS: Is not available on ANY file manager, incl Win-Explorer Reviewed my vote down from 5 to 3
[Modified by bawldiggle, 9-Dec-2018
The Beta version works on Windows x64 (Windows XP, 7, 8, 10). Download it here: https://sourceforge.net/p/flashfolder/discussion/690366/thread/3b25764f/?limit=25&page=1#fd7d
This tool is really a must-have tool. You can grab any path of any open explorer or total commander window and jump to it. This is the reason why I hate to work with MacOSX.
The Win7 Version is here: http://sourceforge.net/p/flashfolder/discussion/690366/thread/3b25764f?limit=25&page=1#fd7d
and it works with Win8 also!
not compatible with windows 7 or not working at all
Seems not to be compatible with Windows 7, 94 bit.