Substitute for File Explorer other then Total Comander or Explorer++

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  1. Posts : 27
    Win 7 Pro, maybe Win 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #11

    Try3 said:
    Bruce,
    It would help stimulate more pertinent replies if you said why you want to substitute something for File explorer i.e. what it is about File explorer that you want to be freed from.
    A border around the window like Explorer had for 25 years so one could see where the windows edges are when it is over a white background (Browser with a blank page open for example..
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  2. Posts : 16,975
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #12

    Like this?
    Substitute for File Explorer other then Total Comander or Explorer++-window-border.png


    Denis
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  3. Posts : 43,029
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #13

    That was one of my first reactions to Win 10- years ago. It always helps to specify your question so as to get the best answer.

    I looked for a way to fix it. It's not hard:
    Substitute for File Explorer other then Total Comander or Explorer++-.jpg

    And no, I don't use a 3rd party theme or Windowblinds, for example.

    You can start with this from the huge searchable Tutorials section:
    Install Aerolite Theme in Windows 10

    Then this free tool (with full explanation) can be used to adjust that:
    Substitute for File Explorer other then Total Comander or Explorer++-.jpg

    - note it refers to the aerolite theme, provided with Win 10.
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  4. Posts : 16,975
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #14

    I agree with everything dalchina has posted.

    I agree with everything that is in the two relevant tutorials
    Change Accent Color - TenForumsTutorials
    Install Aerolite Theme - TenforumsTutorials

    So can I point out that to achieve
    videobruce said:
    A border around the window like Explorer had for 25 years so one could see where the windows edges are when it is over a white background (Browser with a blank page open for example..
    requires no more than
    - Settings, Personalisation, Colours - choosing anything in Windows colours
    and
    - selecting the checkbox Titlebars & windows borders.
    Substitute for File Explorer other then Total Comander or Explorer++-my-border-colour.png

    That simple setting achieves what you want and what I illustrated in my previous post.



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  5. Posts : 27
    Win 7 Pro, maybe Win 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #15

    Can this work with just the default W10 theme and will it work with Open Shell installed which I plan on using for sure to 'fix' the Start Menu for starters?? (no pun intended)
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  6. Posts : 16,975
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #16

    My illustration was from a computer that uses the default theme, albeit with an Accent colour set as shown.

    I have never used Open shell but see no reason why it would affect this setting.

    Denis
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  7. Posts : 43,029
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #17

    Just use it, try it. Easily reversed.
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  8. Posts : 5,048
    Windows 10/11 Pro x64, Various Linux Builds, Networking, Storage, Cybersecurity Specialty.
       #18

    videobruce said:
    I'm looking (in vain) for a close substitute for their File Explorer. But, NOT another dual pane explorer program, but one that will activate when I click on a drive or folder shortcut and open up like regular Explorer did.
    Is there anything out there as I've been thru three different 'best of' sites and nothing turned up that I could make out. Something that would have to be installed vs a Portable application since it would have to react with the O/S if it is even possible.

    Win 10 Pro
    I like this:

    XYplorer - File Manager for Windows

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  9. Posts : 27
    Win 7 Pro, maybe Win 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #19

    Just adding that AeroLite theme solved the problem and checking that borders box w/o using WinAero Tweaker.
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  10. Posts : 43,029
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #20

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