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== Shareware desktop versions ==
== Shareware desktop versions ==


* 32-bit version<br>Runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 (and server versions based on these Windows versions)
* 64-bit version<br>Runs on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1
* 32-bit version<br>Runs on Windows 95/98/ME/NT3.51/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (and server versions based on these Windows versions)
* 16-bit version<br>Runs on Windows 3.1
* 16-bit version<br>Runs on Windows 3.1


The shareware versions are fully functional. Unregistered users only have to click one of three buttons to dismiss a nag screen at start-up. Registration includes all future updates (until further notice), provided that you get the latest version yourself by downloading it.
The shareware versions are fully functional. Unregistered users only have to click one of three buttons to dismiss a nag screen at start-up. Registration includes all future updates (until further notice), provided that you get the latest version yourself by downloading it.


== Freeware pocket versions ==
== Freeware pocket versions ==

Revision as of 10:46, 20 February 2014

Total Commander (formerly known as Windows Commander) is a file manager for Windows®. It has two fixed windows side by side like a well-known file manager for DOS. Total Commander comes in different versions for multiple platforms.


Shareware desktop versions

  • 64-bit version
    Runs on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1
  • 32-bit version
    Runs on Windows 95/98/ME/NT3.51/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (and server versions based on these Windows versions)
  • 16-bit version
    Runs on Windows 3.1

The shareware versions are fully functional. Unregistered users only have to click one of three buttons to dismiss a nag screen at start-up. Registration includes all future updates (until further notice), provided that you get the latest version yourself by downloading it.

Freeware pocket versions

  • Total Commander for Pocket PC
  • Total Commander for Windows CE 2.x/Handheld
  • Total Commander for Windows Smartphone


Key features of Total Commander

This list does not aim to be comprehensive.

  • Extended copying, moving, renaming and deleting of files and entire trees.
  • Tabbed windows lets you manage many different folders at one time.
  • Easy management of archives. Archives are handled like subfolders. You can easily copy files to and from archives.
  • Built-in FTP client. Remote files and remote subfolders can be managed the same way as local files. Including the possibility to download a list of files.
  • Quick access to your favorite programs and documents by means of a user menu, button bar, pop-up menu, or by user-defined aliases typed in the command line of Total Commander.
  • Built-in file viewer. The integrated viewer allows to view text, unicode, html, bitmap graphics, multimedia and RTF files. It allows to view files of almost any size (up to 2^63 bytes).
  • Enhanced search function with full text search in any files across multiple drives.
  • Powerful rename tool for renaming multiple files.
  • Compare tool for comparing two files. Includes functions to manage the differences and edit the files manually.
  • Command line to execute commands typed by the user.
  • Multiple language support.
  • Support for drag and drop.
  • Very highly configurable. So Total Commander can be adjusted to meet your personal needs.
  • Extendable functionality through plug-ins and add-ons. Many extensions are available for a wide variety of purposes.


See also

  • FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Total Commander.
  • Christian Ghisler - The author of Total Commander.