How to get a better "Browse for folder" dialog box - is it possible ?

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  1. Posts : 1,750
    Windows 10 Pro
       #11

    Ztruker said:
    You could just copy and paste the path of the folder you want to copy to in the Folder that shows This PC in your image.Then hit enter twice and you're done.
    Sure. I do that all the time, but it's a royal pain in the posterior.

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    dalchina said:
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    I suggested ways to get to the folder you want above conveniently using 3rd party tools.

    ...
    @dalchina,

    I'm not trying to respond to the OP, rather to you. I'm just in awe of how often you come up with useful suggestions for third-party tools or workarounds. What's your secret??
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  2. Posts : 42,735
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #12

    Hmm... first it's great to find that a number of authors have produced quality freeware that is reliable, useful and often maintained.

    It's best to identify a particular need - something that could be better or more convenient- and limit those choices to things that are low resource usage, neat, functional.

    Examples:
    Volume2 (sound); scrolling control of volume, easy access to sound controls, scroll background windows etc.
    MSEdgeRedirect (ensures your default browser is opened where otherwise Windows would open Edge)
    AX - easy creation of accented characters for one of many languages by pressing the character + 1 other key.

    For example, a long time ago (Windows Vista?) for example I wanted a quick and easy solution for recent and favourite folders which was uniform across many open/save dialogues. I came across FileBox Extender. Unfortunately that became no longer supported etc - so I did a few searches to find other tools.

    Seek and you may find... If you search appropriately, it can be surprising what you find- and then repeat that search changing the parameters a bit. And of course there are plenty of comparison lists... a search starting
    best freeware ............
    can help.

    It's a matter of identifying a reasonable need and being focussed on finding a good solution, and trying 1 or 2 to find one you like.

    For example, Listary is a unique freeware/commercial program- the freeware version is very good, but some options can be intrusive. An advantage- no title bar buttons.

    Extra Buttons is one that also adds title bar buttons for recent and favourites, and is free.

    Of course, not everything is freeware...
    The giveaway sites sometimes offer very useful programs- or discounted ones.
    winningpc.com aggregates a number of the well-known ones, and I get bitsdujour emails.
    Actual Window Manager is normally quite expensive- I got a good offer- I only use a few features.
    My family tree software I use heavily- half price.
    Similarly I got a very good offer for Stardock's Object Desktop when looking for a replacement for Aeroglass (discontinued).
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