The Windows File Manager lives again and runs as a native x86 and x64 desktop appon all currently supported version of Windows, including Windows 10. I welcome your thoughts, comments and suggestions.
There are two primary versions of the source code in the master branch:
Prepare each commit with its patch in one file per commit, formatted to resemble UNIX mailbox format. The output of this command is convenient for e-mail submission or for use with git am.
I will consider bugs fixes and suggestions for minor changes to the master branch. Feel free to create a pull request or post issues as you see fit.
I will not be changing the original_plus sources nor creating other branches for other purposes.You are welcome do that on your own.
Download The App
If you are running Windows 10, you can download the app from the store
If you just want to download the WinFile application without worrying about compiling from the source code, we have precompiled versions available for both original_plus as well as the latest stable release for you to download. Source code for the corresponding release is also, optionally, available.
Please select the version which you would like to download.
Latest build from master: coming soon
To see more release binaries, including of older versions, see the releases page.
Download Patch IdmHistory
The Windows File manager was originally released with Windows 3.0 in the early 1990s. Youcan read more about the history at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Manager_(Windows).
What it looks like
Thanks to @Speps for the link; not sure who uploaded the image to Wikimedia.
Changes in original_plus
The source code provided here (in the src directory) was copied from the Windows NT 4 source tree in November2007. The tag named original_plus contains a very limited set of modificationsfrom the original sources to enable WinFile.exe to run on current Windows.The most significant changes are:
The help directory contains both winfile.hlp and winfile.chm. Winfile.hlp was in the NT4source tree, but does not work on Windows 10 any more. Winfile.chm was copied froma regular installation of Windows 98 and works on Windows 10. As is, WinFile.exetries to launch winfile.hlp which fails.
To create your own local branch referring to this release, run 'git checkout -b original_plus'.
Changes in master v10.0 after original_plus
The master branch contains changes I have made since 2007. The changes have been solely determinedby my needs and personal use. Some of the changes have limitations that fit the way I use the tool.For example, the path index which supports the new goto command only contains information for the c: drive.
I have also not redesigned or restructured WinFile in any major way.
Version v10.0 represents the entire set of changes from Nov. 2007 until this OSS projectwas created. For changes post v10.0, see the commit and release history.
How To Download Github Folder
In summary v10.0 has the following changes/new features compared to original_plus:
Github Zip File
You can read the code for more details.
ContributingDownload Github RepositoryContributor License Agreement
As mentioned above, this project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require you to agree to aContributor License Agreement (CLA) declaring that you have the right to, and actually do, grant usthe rights to use your contribution. For details, visit https://cla.microsoft.com.
When you submit a pull request, a CLA-bot will automatically determine whether you need to providea CLA and decorate the PR appropriately (e.g., label, comment). Simply follow the instructionsprovided by the bot. You will only need to do this once across all repos using our CLA.
This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct.For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ orcontact [email protected] with any additional questions or comments.
What Makes a Good Pull Request for WinFile?How To Download Code From Github
If you are interested in contributing and/or suggesting changes to the actual application, you might find it helpful to read this post first.
License
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Licensed under the MIT License.
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