OldNewExplorer Alternatives

OldNewExplorer is described as 'Shell extension and tweaker which can undo "improvements" to file browsing that was added in Windows 10, 8.1 and 8' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to OldNewExplorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best OldNewExplorer alternative is Files, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OldNewExplorer are XYplorer, File Explorer, Explorer++ and ExplorerPatcher.

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  1. Files icon

    Files

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    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Files is the most popular Windows alternative to OldNewExplorer.

    • Files is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OldNewExplorer.

    • Files is Free and Open SourceOldNewExplorer is Free and Proprietary
    • Files is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightOldNewExplorer is not according to our users
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    XYplorer

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    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    92 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • XYplorer is the most popular commercial alternative to OldNewExplorer.

    • XYplorer is Paid and ProprietaryOldNewExplorer is Free and Proprietary
    • XYplorer is Customizable and LightweightOldNewExplorer is not according to our users
  4. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

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    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    127 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Explorer++

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    Explorer++ is a free file manager for Windows. Available on Windows XP and above, it features the same familiar interface as Windows Explorer, while introducing several enhancements and improvements for a much richer file browsing experience.

    89 Explorer++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. ExplorerPatcher

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    This project aims to bring back a productive working environment on Windows 11. Choose between Windows 11 or Windows 10 taskbar (with labels support, small icons and lots of customization) and a lot more.

    5 ExplorerPatcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 10 Taskbar on Windows 11, also a solution to make EverythingToolbar wokring again, also works for TaskbarX and so on~
     
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    Finder

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    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    141 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to OldNewExplorer.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryOldNewExplorer is also Free and Proprietary
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    FE File Explorer

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    The one-stop files solution.

    118 FE File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • FE File Explorer is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to OldNewExplorer.

    • FE File Explorer is Paid and ProprietaryOldNewExplorer is Free and Proprietary
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