File browsing and management (move, copy, delete) with a modern Windows 8 Metro user interface.
My Explorer for Windows 8 is a freeware folder explorer app and file manager, developed by Guillermo Rueda for Windows. It's pretty well-designed.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
Provides file browsing for Windows Metro interface
My Explorer for Windows 8 is a modern version of the desktop's File Explorer.
Why "My" Explorer? Because it does not only give you access to browse and manage all your files and folders in a touch first way, it also allows you to make it personal. You can make it yours by having your own favorites at hand and allowing you to pin to Start any folder, so that it is always very easy to reach those locations in a simple and friendly few steps.
Features of My Explorer for Windows 8
- Browse your computer, network locations, removable devices, homegroup computers and media server devices.
- Customize the look and feel of the app.
- Manage favorites and recent groups.
- Manage your files and folders (cut, copy, paste, move to, copy to, rename, recycle and delete).
- Pin folders to Start for fast and direct access to selected folders.
- Snap the app to the side to use it as a fast file opener/switcher.
- Use the share option to interact with other apps (i.e. e-mail attachment).
Compatibility and License
Is My Explorer for Windows 8 free to download?
My Explorer for Windows 8 is provided under a freeware license on Windows from file managers with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.1.1.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can My Explorer for Windows 8 run on?
My Explorer for Windows 8 can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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