Microsoft Confirms File Explorer Overhaul, Could Arrive in Redstone

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    Microsoft Confirms File Explorer Overhaul, Could Arrive in Redstone

    Microsoft Confirms File Explorer Overhaul, Could Arrive in Redstone


    Posted: 21 Mar 2016

    Although no details have been provided, it’s expected that the upcoming File Explorer update could bring tabs and touch support, as these are two of the most requested features in the Windows 10 Feedback app at the moment.
    Tab support would allow users to work with multiple folders at the same time but having just one instance of File Explorer running, a feature that’s already available in third-party file managers, and also possible to integrate into the default Windows 10 app with Clover.
    Adding touch support would also make sense given Microsoft’s push for Windows 10 to be used on tablets and 2-in-1s with touchscreens.
    Read more:
    http://news.softpedia.com/news/micro...e-501964.shtml
    Sumit Dhiman's Avatar Posted By: Sumit Dhiman
    21 Mar 2016


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    hmm interesting. They'l probably convert it to a modern app and ruin it.
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    swarfega said:
    hmm interesting. They'l probably convert it to a modern app and ruin it.
    Ruin it
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    Well, what do you know... Softpedia finally posts some real "news". However, they felt the need to color it with stupid commentary and recommending an app that isn't fully compatible with Windows 10 (clover). They're such idiots.
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    swarfega said:
    hmm interesting. They'l probably convert it to a modern app and ruin it.
    Well I would be for the modern app, just not a crappy modern app. Part of the complaint in Windows 8.x was the many touch-centric interfaces and how badly they sucked on the traditional keyboard/mouse interface. I don't think it would be a good idea to make File Explorer more touch centric across the board as we could end up where we were with Windows 8.

    Ideally, universal apps are more dynamic, so it should play better in both worlds. (Noticed I did say ideally.)

    That said, their new development platform so far leaves something to be desired over the legacy winapi. Whatever they do, I hope they don't screw either the touch users or the desktop users.
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  5. Lee
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    With four monitors who needs tabs. . .:)
    Last edited by Lee; 21 Mar 2016 at 12:49.
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    Mystere said:
    Well, what do you know... Softpedia finally posts some real "news". However, they felt the need to color it with stupid commentary and recommending an app that isn't fully compatible with Windows 10 (clover). They're such idiots.
    I would think that if this does occur that it will show up in an insider build way before Redstone.. and they didn't say which one?? RS1 or RS2??
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    This link seems to give more detail
    Microsoft is working on a complete ‘update’ to File Explorer on Window - Windows 10 Forums
    I posted it separately because it seemed worded different
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    MrBill said:
    Well I would be for the modern app, just not a crappy modern app.
    If it will give some 'wait operation has timed out' each time I open a folder, like our notorious Photos app, no thanks.
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    If they make File Explorer better than Free Commander XE, then I'll be interested. Otherwise...
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