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FlashFolder

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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.

Screenshot: FlashFolder toolbar attached to common file open dialog

License model

  • FreeOpen Source

Platforms

  • Windows  2000 / XP
  • Windows Explorer
Discontinued

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.

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  • Developed by

    zett42
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.5
  • Alternatives

    15 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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File Management

Our users have written 5 comments and reviews about FlashFolder, and it has gotten 24 likes

FlashFolder was added to AlternativeTo by Nostradamus on Aug 31, 2009 and this page was last updated Sep 9, 2022.

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chr0maxx
  
Top positive commentSep 23, 2014

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!

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vyr
  
Top negative commentJan 15, 2013

not compatible with windows 7 or not working at all

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bawldiggle
  
ReviewSep 23, 2018

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.

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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.msi on 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

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Norman
CommentMay 13, 2017

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

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NicPit
CommentAug 24, 2011

Seems not to be compatible with Windows 7, 94 bit.

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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.