Total Commander for Windows

Name: Total Commander
Rating: 4.7 (59 reviews)
Author: Ghisler Software

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Key Details of Total Commander

Copy, compare, and pack your files, even upload them to FTP.
Last updated on 3/11/2019
There have been 3 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staffJuly 13, 2018

Total Commander isn't much to look at, but offers plenty of neat ways to organize files and the easiest and quickest way to navigate through directories both locally and online. As easy as it is to use, its feature set makes it more suitable for advanced rather than novice users.

The program's installation and setup process take a few seconds longer due to some additional options users can choose such as multilanguage support, INI file location, etc. The program's layout might look dated to users new to this file manager, but to its faithful fans, Total Commander will look exactly how it should -- sleek and powerful. However, there are also many options for customization so users can change colors, font and icon sizes, menus, and more to get the look they want. The program features a traditional dual-pane interface, supports drag and drop, and lets users access its main features through easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts. It's full of advanced options and tools like the built-in FTP client, built-in file viewer, multirename tool, nifty grouping, and many more. Additionally, advanced users will love the option to display hidden/system files. The program also has a built-in support for creating and extracting ZIP archives. It neatly packs files and does it better than anything that's already in Windows.

It's clear a lot of work went into this program and it's definitely worth the price. Due to its many advanced features Total Commander will be mostly useful to Web designers, developers, programmers, and all other users who need to upload and download files to/from remote servers.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Total Commander 8.01.

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Full Specifications

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 9.20

User interface:

When using multiple monitors, the position and size can be stored separately for each screen (switch with Win+Shift+Cursor left/right)
Button bar: Button size and small icon size can now be set separately for each screen scale (dpi)
Icon from internal association takes precedence over internal packer icon (e.g. for *.rar)
wincmd.ini [Configuration] IgnoreDirErrors=1 allows to switch to inaccessible or non-existent directories, shows in file list instead

File operations:

Shift+F7 creates directory in target panel
Button bar, command line: support shell GUIDs, e.g. to go to Explorer's recent dirs, use
cd ::{22877a6d-37a1-461a-91b0-dbda5aaebc99}
Files - change attributes: Button to load attributes from file under cursor in target panel

FTP:

Support for client certificates for ftps (ftp over ssl/tls) from Windows certificate store. Only works with schannel library on Vista or newer, not openssl
Set the FTPS mode via prefix: ftpes:// = explicit (MODE TLS), ftpis:// = impicit (encrypted from the start)

Compare by content:

Select all with Ctrl+A

Multi-rename tool:

New placeholder [f] for "First of each word uppercase (English in Titles)". Certain words like ze=2 face="arial">"a", "an" and "the" are converted to lowercase

GENERAL

Release: July 13, 2018

Latest update: March 11, 2019

Version: 9.20

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows 10, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 305,883

Downloads Last Week: 12

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User Reviews

4.7/5

59 User Votes

Good file compare tool
PatrikSmith9/22/2015
Pros
I am always use it for compare folders.
Cons
Directory tree function creates a file in the root of the disk.
Summary
File manager for all occasions
Ram25010/9/2013
Pros
It takes away all the fuss when working with files. Saves time and nerves, unlike the windows explorer.
Cons
If you work for someone else's computer without it, you feel very uncomfortable.
Summary
Recommend to anyone who has a computer - get yourself this friend.
Absolutely the best file manager.
drreflex3/30/2013
Pros
This program is to Windows Explorer what Notepad is to Word. There are no better file managers for windows. Xtree was the first high end file manager. Symantec purchased the company and for a while Norton Commander was a very good file manager. Total Commnader follows with the same basic two pane default view but provides an order of magnitude more functionality including customizable functions. In addition to the functions noted in the article check out Directory Hotlist, Multi-Rename Tool, Split/Combine Files, Encode/Decode Files, Copy to Clipboard Options, Synchronize Directories, Test Archives, Verify Checksums, and Customizable View and Edit functions. Anyone who regularly manages files under Windows should own a copy. The time savings alone will pay for the product in short order.
Cons
There are none for me at the moment. With complex tasks it may take a minute or two to find the function you are looking for. If you don't find the function, don't forget to check out the website for a custom add on to perform the task you are looking for.
Summary
In the line of Xtree - XtreePro - Norton Commander, Total Commander takes file management to a new height. IT IS SIMPLY THE BEST FILE MANAGER FOR WINDOWS. Updated on Mar 30, 2013Should read ... Word is to Notepad
Bom bisurdo...
scmp3/6/2013
Pros
Gerenciamento de arquivos, pesquisa e controles de paineis eficientes.
Cons
Precisa ser atualizado.
Summary
Very easy use
mardi673/6/2013
Pros
Very easy use, It reminds me of NC
Cons
ftp could be better
Summary
Very usefull
What a file manager should be
TtfnJohn8/31/2012
Pros
This program as capabilities that Windows Explorer can only dream of. Including the simplest and most needed of all a two pane directory display so files can be moved, copied or archived without opening another program or two instances of the same one. There's nothing too complex about the basic file management side of the program. That does come with the more advanced features of it. For file management you'll wonder how you ever coped with Windows Explorer. That it almost stumped CNET editors floors me!
Cons
None, really. Some learning curve after getting by basic file management is about it. Rock solid and fast.
Summary
This really is a program for those who do a lot of file management on servers, websites and other complex AND SIMPLE file management operations but lots of it. Not just the people CNET points to above but anyone who has to handle a "ton" of documents in large and small businesses, PR firms and others. It runs faster than Windows Explorer for file management and makes file organization simpler.
Very good indeed
christopherl8/21/2012
Pros
Very good indeed
Cons
None that I can see
Summary
Very useful
Odlican program ,preporucujem ga svima.
kobrabranko5/22/2012
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
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Excellent program for managing your files
heasync2/22/2012
Pros
Once you get used to it, this is much, much more powerful than Windows Explorer. It also supports FTP file upload and download.
Cons
I give it only 4 stars because it doesn't support RESUME for FTP uploads and downloads. They should add that.
Summary
The perfect file management program.
Best program for file manipulation
81Supreme12/21/2011
Pros
The best of it's breed. The "2 panel" idea seemed stupid to me in the beginning, until I saw one of my friends use it. It's very natural and efficient, once you get used to it, you will maintain your file collection much faster!
Cons
I have no idea
Summary
Super-good file manager. Dominates the other file managers. It rocks!

Developer's Description

By Ghisler Software

Copy, compare, and pack your files, even upload them to FTP.

Total Commander is a file manager for Windows, a program like Windows Explorer to copy, move, or delete files. However, Total Commander can do pack and unpack files, access ftp servers, and compare files by content.

Total Commander for Windows

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User Reviews

Good file compare tool

File manager for all occasions

Absolutely the best file manager.

Bom bisurdo...

Very easy use

What a file manager should be

Very good indeed

Odlican program ,preporucujem ga svima.

Excellent program for managing your files

Best program for file manipulation

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