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    Windows Explorer Shell Replacement?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Silentheero, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. Silentheero

    Silentheero Notebook Consultant

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    I don't want Internet Explorer but Windows Explorer replacement for XP. There is Aston but I have had nothing but trouble with that one (would make a file that quickly ate up space on the hd). But if anyone has any suggestions on a shell replacement, not a cover up with it running in the background, I would be grateful.
     
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    I didn't know you actually COULD replace Windows Explorer.
     
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    bbLean is one of the more popular ones.
     
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    Thanks Overclocker. Didn't think about searching again. I did about a year ago and found a lot less than this.

    You can replace explorer.exe in Windows but unless you get one that supports all the functions it is worthless. The two biggest reasons for replacing it are because of resource use and lack of customization.
     
    Silentheero, Jul 28, 2007
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