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The Quad Directory Explorer 4 Windows
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# About # Language # Screenshots # History # Faq # ... Download (< 1000 KB) Q-Dir (the Quad Explorer) makes your files and folders easy to manage, either installed or as a portable Windows program.Fast and easy access to your hard disks, network folders, USB-sticks, floppy disks and other storage devices. Q-Dir is a great alternative file manager for Windows with a amazing Quadro-View technique. You don't have to give up your usual work habits, drag 'n' drop, view types, and other standard functions of your current file manager. No! Q-Dir gives you extra useful functions to make you happy. Save time by reducing mouse-clicks and hand movements . Q-Dir does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from any location, such as the Desktop, and can be carried on a small USB-stick or other memory device. Q-Dir's file management is based on MS Windows Explorer, but 4x plus Explorer View Tabs and with more functionality! More and more data makes for a larger file management challenge on you Windows OS. Q-Dir allows you to save folder combinations as a favourite to open any time. Up to 64 folder combinations can be saved in a favorite, since each of the four windows is equipped with tabs (ie 4 x 16 tabs 4 x Tree View plus 4 x Address Bar).
WARNING! ? Once Q-Dir, always Q-Dir !!! Some Features!
The first time you start Q-Dir you will be presented with a license screen. The program is free and the license info is only displayed the first time (per PC). Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11 - Pro / Enterprise / Home, Windows 10 - Pro / Enterprise / Home, Windows 8.1 - Enterprise / Pro, Windows 8 - Enterprise / Pro, Windows 7 - Enterprise / Home Basic / Home Premium Windows 7 - Home Premium / Pro / Starter / Ultimate Windows 10 - 2020 Windows 11 - 2021 Windows Vista - Enterprise / Ultimate / Business, Windows XP - Home / Pro, Windows Serve r - 2000-2008 / 2012 / 2016, Windows 98. (x32/x64) - All versions of Windows. # Quick-FAQ – Q-Dir 1. Using SFTP in Q-Dir – English Guide / FAQ 2. No access to Q-Dir.exe or update not possible – what to do? 3. Bug with OperationStatusWindow (progress dialog) on Windows 11 24H2 – solved! 4. Percentage display usage overview of the partitions in Q-Dir or in MS File Explorer? 5. PowerShell vs. Quad File Explorer, The File Management Showdown! 6. Automatically save the current session in Q-Dir favorites? 7. File Explorer, file size, folder size, data count, and number format? 8. Most common usage scenarios of Quad File Explorer on Windows? 9. What should I pay attention to when using Quad File Explorer in Windows? 10. Are there any disadvantages to using Quad File Explorer on Windows? 11. Why should I use Quad File Explorer on Windows? 12. New function Menu, File, Tools, Photo Printing for Windows 11, 10, ...? 13. What are the benefits of using Q-Dir with system access rights? 14. How can I install Quad Explorer for different Windows versions? 15. Questions and answers about Explorer, pictures, posters, prints and more! 16. Important questions and answers about the address bars? 17. Insert images from the clipboard as a file into the file explorer? 18. Notepad++ context menu missing in file explorer Q-Dir? 19. I don't like how the Explorer pages are displayed! 20. Q-Dir.ini where is the location in Quad Explorer / working director? 21. Can I disable the dark theme in file explorer Q-Dir? 22. Start the scan assistant directly in a folder! 23. The files are not automatically reordered, why? 24. What is Launch IME, what does it do? 25. Resetting the column setting in all Explorer views in Q-Dir! 26. Help, the Quad File Explorer hangs on Windows 11, why? 27. Does the Quad-Explorer Q-Dir work under Windows 11? 28. The animated gif images are not displayed in explorer views? 29. Save as PDF document in Quad Explorer under Windows 10! 30. The symbol spacing is very close together in Quad Explorer for Windows! 31. Export to CSV, TXT, HTML, XLS, ... the current Explorer view in Q-Dir! 32. Folder comparisons in Quad Explorer Q-Dir for Windows? 33. MS Shell folder menus and right-click function in Q-Dir! 34. The folder size settings are grayed out what am I doing wrong? 35. Edit all user folders as admin, the correct path! 36. Status bar or prefer none in the Explorer Views on Windows all OS? 37. What I miss is being able to disconnect or connect the network drive? 38. Mark / Select image files in the File Explorer view! 39. Is it possible to open only two folders and not 4 Explorer for Windows OS? 40. Disable or Enable the Auto-Update in Quad-Explorer on MS Windows! 41. Open a new tab in the Quad-Explorer from the Explorer (same instance)! 42. Microsoft Onedrive and Explore Views problem affects folders and files contained! 43. Alphabetical, chronological, numerical, intuitive sorting in the file explorer! 44. Register *.qdr for custom start of Quad-Explorer! 45. Edit Q-Dir *.qdr file for a custom start of the quad file explorer! 46. Is it possible to edit the folder path in the new address bar? 47. I can not display and see MP3 tags in Quad Explorer on Windows 11/10? 48. Quad Explorer multiple settings for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ...! 49. Q-Dir full translation or only the strings with the changes? 50. What is Soft-Refresh, in Q-Dir Explorer-List-View? 51. Open in new process right-click menu, menu item removed in Ecxplorer Views? 52. Folder total size in the File-Explorer Status-Bar? 53. Can not drag In Explorer View at Windows Administrator Mode! 54. Hidden and System Files in MS Windows Explorer and Quad-Explorer, (show, hide)! 55. How to change font name and size in cells of Explorer View! 56. Start Copy, Paste, Delete in new Process (arrange the files in explorer view)! 57. Reset Q-Dir Explorer to defaults as in fresh Install (Uninstall, Autoupdate)! 58. Disable and Enable Column in Explorer Listview of Q-Dir! 59. Quad-Explorer new and old Window Tree-View? 60. Remove Quad-Directory-Explorer from Windows Autostart (Startup), how to? 61. The tabs are not always displayed (visible) in the Explorer view of Q-Dir, why? 62. Help, no Tool-Bar and Address-Bar in File Explorer? 63. How to select non adjacent files in explorer list view? 64. How to show last open favorite (the name) in the explorer title bar? 65. How to disable all Colors Highlighting of files and folders? 66. Auto-Expand of the windows system favorites at program start? 67. Disable the Explorer List View file grouping in the File-Manager! 68. What for are the Lines and Buttons at the root in Tree-View ? 69. Start the Explorer Q-Dir with last window position and view settings! 70. Address bar rules in explorer views, almost like in MS Windows Explorer! 71. Keep a specific layout pane setting, size and view 4 next start! 72. Being able to disable auto-arrange within folders? 73. Is it possible to have only one instance of Q-Dir (tab, open, explorer )? 74. On what the permission problem is, I'm Admin? 75. Can i make Q-Dir open if i double click My Computer? 76. Filemanager Q-Dir on Windows 8.1 (explorer, test, verification)? 77. Standard action when pressing Windows + E, Q-Dir start! 78. How to delete Autocomplete entries, strings, text entered by mistake or no longer wanted? 79. Will Explorer Quad File Explorer work on Windows 12, 11, 10, ...? 80. Why do some file/folder sizes have underline? I would like to disable! 81. Change the default action of pressing WIN+E! 82. Scroll or jump to the selected object / files when filtering? 83. How to, turn off view the zip files in the tree-view, (disable, show, folder)? 84. Under windows 7, when i select a color design, the first column remains white? 85. Can I select multiple files by using checkbox in the Quad-File-Explorer! 86. Is it possible to close Explorer Tab in 1 click, or duplicate? 87. Enabling mouse over scrolling, i use the mouse scroll wheel!? 88. Folders expand too quickly at drag over, in Tree-View? 89. I miss an 'Auto column width' option in the file explorer 4 Windows? 90. IE11.0 was now automatically updated to the latest ver., but on the surface is nothing to see? 91. Start Q-Dir with *.QDR settings from the Task-Bar in Windows (11,10,8.1,7)? 92. Change the address bar in Explorer-View to Classic or modern Windows 10! 93. Start with a favorite, without to register *.qdr? 94. Problems when deleting, and listing on the network and NTFS drives? 95. I would like to add Q-Dir to windows system shell context menu! 96. I would like to disable Auto-Expand of Folders! 97. I would love to see the full name of the folder on the tab instead of "..."! 98. Button for new tab, close all tabs, tabs and so on? 99. Show the folder size / number of files in a column, does that work? 100. A little helpers, I have still not found, something like "minimize to tray"? 101. 7zip and TortoiseSvn context menus missing in Explorer Views, plus icon overlays? 102. Can i drag tabs to restructure them? Just like what google chrome does? 103. Problem, PDF preview does not work for me with Quad-File-Explorer x64? 104. How can I change the color of the sorted column. Right now the sorted column turns white? 105. Please explain: WARNING Once Q-Dir always Q-Dir? 106. Explorer window have 1 or more tabs and default folder tab? 107. Is there the Quad-Directory File Manager for Linux or Mac OS X? 108. Is there a way to start Q-Dir with a parameter of path for Explorer-Views? 109. How to navigate up a folder? 110. Quad-Explore Q-Dir and Windows x64. How does it work? 111. How do i use the Quad-File-Explorer, internal file association rules eg 7-Zip? 112. Occasional problems with "*.qdr" files. The icon is now red not blue! 113. How can i force move or copy of the data while dragging? 114. How can edit or copy very long paths in Vista address bar? 115. How to change the background colour of the active explorer pane! 116. Program Starter portable files and installed, programs and location? 117. How can i change the colour of the header bar of the active window? 118. I think is missing is the "Invert Selection" option! 119. Is it possible to change the title of the Quad-Explorer window? 120. How can I enlarge the thumbnails in Q-Dir? 121. How can i change the groups settings in explorer view of Q-Dir! 122. How can i synchronize directories in Explorer-Views whit xcopy.exe? 123. Won´t do password protected FTP in Explorer Views Addressbar! 124. How can i filter the Files in Explorer Views in Quad-Dir? 125. Is there a search function in Quad Explorer? 126. How to add google or bing search to the i-net feature in File Explorer? 127. How can i browse FTP folders in Explorer Views, do you support SFTP? 128. How can i change the preview filter settings for Q-Explorer List Views? 129. Can I displays the folder size in Explorer-Views, file extension? 130. Can i have a separate tree view for each explorer list view? 131. I"m visually impaired, how do i enlarge the font on my Quad-Explorer? 132. Can I somehow disable the click navigation sound on Windows 10/11 in Q-Dir? 133. The 7-zip context is not in Explorer-Views under Windows 10 x64. Why? 134. The columns chaos - a never-ending story in Quad-Explorer? 135. Has the Quad-Dir-Explorer fast access to frequently used programs? 136. Has Quad-Directory Explorer a single tree that can be used for all panes? 137. Quad-Directory-Explorer 3.31 and Windows 98 on 10? 138. Dragging doesn"t work at all when dragging from a network (mapped) drive! 139. Make the Quad-Explorer portable and install silent command line! 140. Help! Default bold font in Explorer View is killing my eyes! 141. Help: "Connection error" in Windows 10/11 when the folder is locked! 142. How can I block to open *.zip, *.rar *.cab folder in explorer view? 143. Problems with Windows 10 or 11 and favorites and desktop shortcuts! 144. How can i manage, bacup or delete the favorites for all Explorer Views in Q-Dir? 145. Preview PDF files of Adobe and other Images from Explorer views? 146. Clone eg transfer the folder from Explorer View-1 to View-2? 147. Error message: You might not have enough rights! 148. Transfer, Reset the Explorer View settings of columns in Q-Dir, how to? 149. File Explorer view column and view settings are not saved, Why no? 150. The difference in file explorer between favorites and Quick links? 151. Forward and back-navigation and keep selection of objects in all Explorer Views! 152. How can i preview images in File Explorer Views? 153. How can i pictures and posters print from File Explorer Views? 154. How to Change Column Settings in for the Explorer Views in Quad Explorer? 155. Start with last setting, no lost the File-Explorer Views and settings? 156. Color filter for files and folders in Explorer views eg MP3, but how? 157. How can I change the favorites folder in Quad-Directory-Explorer? 158. How can i start with a favorite setting for explorer views from Desktop? 159. How can i create a New-Folder in File-Explorer Views? 160. What is the meaning of the "red" files in Explorer Views on Windows? 161. The wrong program opens a file in Explorer View, why? 1.) Using SFTP in Q-Dir – English Guide / FAQQ-Dir has no built-in SFTP client, but with SSHFS-Win and WinFsp you can mount an SFTP server as a Windows network drive and use it directly in Q-Dir. Install WinFsp first, then SSHFS-Win, set up the connection via Windows File Explorer (“Map network drive”, path `\\sshfs\USERNAME@SERVER`), save credentials in Windows Credential Manager, and open the drive in Q-Dir. Read more » 2.) No access to Q-Dir.exe or update not possible – what to do?Check file permissions, antivirus software and whether Q-Dir is still running. Often a running process or a virus scanner blocks the exe; close Q-Dir and restart the update with appropriate rights. Read more » 3.) Bug with OperationStatusWindow (progress dialog) on Windows 11 24H2 – solved!The progress dialog issue on Windows 11 24H2 has been fixed in a Q-Dir update. Install the latest version to resolve the OperationStatusWindow bug. Read more » 4.) Percentage display usage overview of the partitions in Q-Dir or in MS File Explorer?Yes, Q-Dir can show drive usage in percent, so you can see free disk space at a glance. Read more » 5.) PowerShell vs. Quad File Explorer, The File Management Showdown!PowerShell is script-based and powerful for automation, while Q-Dir is a visual quad-pane file manager for everyday file operations. Both have their strengths; Q-Dir is faster for manual file management. Read more » 6.) Automatically save the current session in Q-Dir favorites?Yes, Q-Dir can automatically save the current session so your open folders and tabs are restored on the next start. Read more » 7.) File Explorer, file size, folder size, data count, and number format?Q-Dir displays file and folder sizes as well as the number of contained files; the number format can be adjusted. Read more » 8.) Most common usage scenarios of Quad File Explorer on Windows?Typical scenarios are parallel copying/moving between folders, comparing directories, managing large amounts of data and working with four panes at the same time. Read more » 9.) What should I pay attention to when using Quad File Explorer in Windows?Pay attention to permissions, especially in admin mode (drag & drop restrictions), antivirus interference, and keeping Q-Dir updated for Windows 11 compatibility. Read more » 10.) Are there any disadvantages to using Quad File Explorer on Windows?Possible disadvantages are a slightly higher learning curve due to the four panes, and drag & drop limitations when running as administrator. For most users, the benefits outweigh these. Read more » 11.) Why should I use Quad File Explorer on Windows?Because Q-Dir combines several explorer panes, tabs, favorites and many customization options in one program, making file management much more efficient than Windows Explorer. Read more » 12.) New function Menu, File, Tools, Photo Printing for Windows 11, 10, ...?Q-Dir includes a photo printing function via Menu ? File ? Tools, allowing you to print images directly from the explorer view. Read more » 13.) What are the benefits of using Q-Dir with system access rights?With admin rights you can edit protected folders and files that normal users cannot access – for example system directories of other users. Read more » 14.) How can I install Quad Explorer for different Windows versions?Q-Dir can be used as an installer or portably and runs on common Windows versions; choose the variant depending on use (installed or USB). Read more » 15.) Questions and answers about Explorer, pictures, posters, prints and more!This FAQ entry bundles questions about the explorer views, image preview, poster printing and print functions in Q-Dir. Read more » 16.) Important questions and answers about the address bars?This entry covers the address bar behavior in Q-Dir, including classic vs. modern address bar and how to edit folder paths. Read more » 17.) Insert images from the clipboard as a file into the file explorer?Yes, you can paste images from the clipboard as files into the Q-Dir explorer view. Read more » 18.) Notepad++ context menu missing in file explorer Q-Dir?If the Notepad++ context menu is missing, check whether the shell integration is enabled and whether Q-Dir runs with the same permissions as Notepad++. Read more » 19.) I don't like how the Explorer pages are displayed!You can change the display of the explorer pages in the settings – adjust view mode, columns, colors and layout to your liking. Read more » 20.) Q-Dir.ini where is the location in Quad Explorer / working director?The Q-Dir.ini is located in the program or working directory (for portable use, where the exe is). Settings are loaded from and saved there. Read more » 21.) Can I disable the dark theme in file explorer Q-Dir?Yes, the dark theme can be disabled in the settings so that Q-Dir appears in the light default design again. Read more » 22.) Start the scan assistant directly in a folder!Yes, you can start the scan assistant directly in a folder to scan documents and save them there. Read more » 23.) The files are not automatically reordered, why?Automatic refresh/sorting may be disabled. Enable the auto-refresh function so that changes are sorted in immediately. Read more » 24.) What is Launch IME, what does it do?“Launch IME” starts the Input Method Editor, which is useful for entering characters in Asian languages such as Chinese or Japanese. Read more » 25.) Resetting the column setting in all Explorer views in Q-Dir!Via the settings, the column configurations can be reset so that all explorer views use the default columns again. Read more » 26.) Help, the Quad File Explorer hangs on Windows 11, why?Hanging can be caused by antivirus software, network drives or a corrupted configuration. Try updating Q-Dir, checking the antivirus exclusions and resetting the settings. Read more » 27.) Does the Quad-Explorer Q-Dir work under Windows 11?Yes, Q-Dir supports Windows 11 (as well as Windows 10 and other versions) and works there without restrictions. Read more » 28.) The animated gif images are not displayed in explorer views?Animated GIFs may not be displayed depending on the view mode or preview settings. Check the preview options in the settings. Read more » 29.) Save as PDF document in Quad Explorer under Windows 10!Yes, via an installed PDF printer you can output the contents of the explorer view as a PDF document. Read more » 30.) The symbol spacing is very close together in Quad Explorer for Windows!You can adjust the symbol spacing in the view settings to make the icons more comfortable to use. Read more » 31.) Export to CSV, TXT, HTML, XLS, ... the current Explorer view in Q-Dir!Yes, the current explorer view can be exported to formats such as CSV, TXT, HTML and XLS. Read more » 32.) Folder comparisons in Quad Explorer Q-Dir for Windows?Yes, Q-Dir is well suited for comparing folders, since several directories can be placed side by side in the views. Read more » 33.) MS Shell folder menus and right-click function in Q-Dir!Q-Dir supports the Windows shell context menus and right-click functions, so you can use the familiar Explorer options. Read more » 34.) The folder size settings are grayed out what am I doing wrong?The folder size calculation is probably disabled or blocked by a setting/view. Enable the folder size display in the options. Read more » 35.) Edit all user folders as admin, the correct path!As admin, you can access other users' folders via `C:\Users\<username>` – provided you have the necessary permissions. Read more » 36.) Status bar or prefer none in the Explorer Views on Windows all OS?You can show or hide the status bar in the explorer views according to your preference. Read more » 37.) What I miss is being able to disconnect or connect the network drive?Q-Dir can connect and disconnect network drives; the function is found in the corresponding menus/settings of the explorer view. Read more » 38.) Mark / Select image files in the File Explorer view!Yes, image files can be marked and selected in the explorer view, e.g. for copying, moving or deleting. Read more » 39.) Is it possible to open only two folders and not 4 Explorer for Windows OS?Yes, the number of displayed explorer panes can be reduced so that, for example, only two views are used side by side. Read more » 40.) Disable or Enable the Auto-Update in Quad-Explorer on MS Windows!Auto-update can be switched on and off specifically in the settings – depending on whether you prefer live updating or more calm when working. Read more » 41.) Open a new tab in the Quad-Explorer from the Explorer (same instance)!Yes, from Windows Explorer you can open a new tab in the same Q-Dir instance instead of starting a new program window. Read more » 42.) Microsoft Onedrive and Explore Views problem affects folders and files contained!OneDrive folders can cause display or sync issues in the explorer views. Check the OneDrive sync status and whether the folders are available offline. Read more » 43.) Alphabetical, chronological, numerical, intuitive sorting in the file explorer!Q-Dir offers various sort types – alphabetical, chronological, numerical and intuitive (natural sorting) – which can be set per view. Read more » 44.) Register *.qdr for custom start of Quad-Explorer!By registering the *.qdr file extension, you can start Q-Dir with predefined settings/views by double-clicking. Read more » 45.) Edit Q-Dir *.qdr file for a custom start of the quad file explorer!Yes, the *.qdr file can be edited to define custom start settings and views for Q-Dir. Read more » 46.) Is it possible to edit the folder path in the new address bar?Yes, in the modern address bar the folder path can be edited directly. Read more » 47.) I can not display and see MP3 tags in Quad Explorer on Windows 11/10?For MP3 tags, the appropriate columns must be enabled; check the column selection or whether the tag display is enabled in the settings. Read more » 48.) Quad Explorer multiple settings for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ...!Q-Dir offers numerous settings for the different Windows versions, which can be adjusted individually. Read more » 49.) Q-Dir full translation or only the strings with the changes?You can provide either a full translation or only the changed strings – depending on what is more practical for the language file. Read more » 50.) What is Soft-Refresh, in Q-Dir Explorer-List-View?Soft-Refresh updates the view without a complete re-list – this keeps the view stable and fast, e.g. after drag & drop. Read more » 51.) Open in new process right-click menu, menu item removed in Ecxplorer Views?The “Open in new process” menu item may have been removed or relocated in newer versions; check the current context menu options. Read more » 52.) Folder total size in the File-Explorer Status-Bar?Yes, the total size of the current folder can be displayed in the status bar. Read more » 53.) Can not drag In Explorer View at Windows Administrator Mode!In admin mode, drag & drop is restricted for security reasons (UAC isolation). Use copy/paste or start Q-Dir without admin rights if drag & drop is needed. Read more » 54.) Hidden and System Files in MS Windows Explorer and Quad-Explorer, (show, hide)!Yes, hidden and system files can be specifically shown and hidden in the views. Read more » 55.) How to change font name and size in cells of Explorer View!Font name and font size of the cells in the explorer view can be adjusted in the settings. Read more » 56.) Start Copy, Paste, Delete in new Process (arrange the files in explorer view)!Yes, copy, paste and delete operations can be started in a new process to keep the explorer view responsive. Read more » 57.) Reset Q-Dir Explorer to defaults as in fresh Install (Uninstall, Autoupdate)!You can reset Q-Dir to its default settings, similar to a fresh install, via the settings or by removing the configuration file. Read more » 58.) Disable and Enable Column in Explorer Listview of Q-Dir!Columns can be specifically shown and hidden in the list view so that only the desired information is visible. Read more » 59.) Quad-Explorer new and old Window Tree-View?Q-Dir offers both a new and an old tree view, which can be selected in the settings depending on preference. Read more » 60.) Remove Quad-Directory-Explorer from Windows Autostart (Startup), how to?Remove Q-Dir from Windows autostart via Task Manager (Startup tab) or the startup folder so it no longer starts automatically. Read more » 61.) The tabs are not always displayed (visible) in the Explorer view of Q-Dir, why?Tab display may be disabled or limited by the view settings. Enable tab display in the settings so tabs are always visible. Read more » 62.) Help, no Tool-Bar and Address-Bar in File Explorer?Tool and address bars are probably hidden. Show them again via the View menu or the settings. Read more » 63.) How to select non adjacent files in explorer list view?Use Ctrl+click to select non-adjacent files in the explorer list view. Read more » 64.) How to show last open favorite (the name) in the explorer title bar?Q-Dir can display the name of the last opened favorite in the explorer title bar. Read more » 65.) How to disable all Colors Highlighting of files and folders?Color highlighting can be disabled in the settings so that files and folders are displayed without color marking. Read more » 66.) Auto-Expand of the windows system favorites at program start?Yes, the Windows system favorites can be set to auto-expand at program start. Read more » 67.) Disable the Explorer List View file grouping in the File-Manager!File grouping in the list view can be disabled in the settings, similar to Windows Explorer. Read more » 68.) What for are the Lines and Buttons at the root in Tree-View ?The lines and buttons at the root in the tree view are for expanding/collapsing and navigating the folder structure. Read more » 69.) Start the Explorer Q-Dir with last window position and view settings!Yes, Q-Dir can start with the last used window position and view settings. Read more » 70.) Address bar rules in explorer views, almost like in MS Windows Explorer!Q-Dir's address bar follows rules similar to Windows Explorer, so you can navigate familiar paths. Read more » 71.) Keep a specific layout pane setting, size and view 4 next start!Yes, Q-Dir can save a specific layout, pane size and view for the next start. Read more » 72.) Being able to disable auto-arrange within folders?Auto-arrange within folders can be disabled in the view settings. Read more » 73.) Is it possible to have only one instance of Q-Dir (tab, open, explorer )?Yes, Q-Dir can be configured to run only one instance, with new folders opening as tabs. Read more » 74.) On what the permission problem is, I'm Admin?Even as admin, UAC or NTFS permissions can restrict access; check the folder permissions and whether Q-Dir runs elevated. Read more » 75.) Can i make Q-Dir open if i double click My Computer?Yes, Q-Dir can be set to open when you double-click My Computer. Read more » 76.) Filemanager Q-Dir on Windows 8.1 (explorer, test, verification)?Yes, Q-Dir runs on Windows 8.1 and can be used as a file manager there. Read more » 77.) Standard action when pressing Windows + E, Q-Dir start!Yes, you can set Q-Dir as the standard action for Windows+E so that the key combination opens Q-Dir instead of Windows Explorer. Read more » 78.) How to delete Autocomplete entries, strings, text entered by mistake or no longer wanted?Autocomplete entries can be deleted via the settings or the Windows autocomplete options. Read more » 79.) Will Explorer Quad File Explorer work on Windows 12, 11, 10, ...?Q-Dir is designed for current and upcoming Windows versions and works on Windows 11, 10 and other versions. Read more » 80.) Why do some file/folder sizes have underline? I would like to disable!Underlined sizes indicate that the folder size has not yet been fully calculated. The underline can be disabled in the settings. Read more » 81.) Change the default action of pressing WIN+E!Yes, the default action of WIN+E can be changed so that Q-Dir opens instead of Windows Explorer. Read more » 82.) Scroll or jump to the selected object / files when filtering?Yes, when filtering, the view can automatically jump or scroll to the selected object. Read more » 83.) How to, turn off view the zip files in the tree-view, (disable, show, folder)?Zip files can be hidden or shown in the tree view via the view settings. Read more » 84.) Under windows 7, when i select a color design, the first column remains white?This is a display issue under Windows 7 with certain color designs; check the column settings or update Q-Dir. Read more » 85.) Can I select multiple files by using checkbox in the Quad-File-Explorer!Yes, multiple files can be selected using checkboxes in the Quad File Explorer. Read more » 86.) Is it possible to close Explorer Tab in 1 click, or duplicate?Yes, tabs can be closed with one click and also duplicated, making tab management quick and easy. Read more » 87.) Enabling mouse over scrolling, i use the mouse scroll wheel!?Mouse-over scrolling can be enabled so you can scroll with the mouse wheel without clicking. Read more » 88.) Folders expand too quickly at drag over, in Tree-View?The auto-expand delay for drag-over in the tree view can be adjusted in the settings. Read more » 89.) I miss an 'Auto column width' option in the file explorer 4 Windows?Q-Dir offers column width adjustment options; check the view settings for auto-width behavior. Read more » 90.) IE11.0 was now automatically updated to the latest ver., but on the surface is nothing to see?This is likely an Internet Explorer display issue unrelated to Q-Dir; check the IE settings and version. Read more » 91.) Start Q-Dir with *.QDR settings from the Task-Bar in Windows (11,10,8.1,7)?Yes, Q-Dir can be started with *.QDR settings from the taskbar. Read more » 92.) Change the address bar in Explorer-View to Classic or modern Windows 10!Q-Dir offers a modern address bar that can be switched between classic and modern style in the settings. Read more » 93.) Start with a favorite, without to register *.qdr?Yes, you can start Q-Dir with a favorite without registering the *.qdr file extension. Read more » 94.) Problems when deleting, and listing on the network and NTFS drives?Network and NTFS issues can be caused by permissions, connectivity or file locks; check access rights and network status. Read more » 95.) I would like to add Q-Dir to windows system shell context menu!Yes, Q-Dir can be added to the Windows shell context menu for quick access. Read more » 96.) I would like to disable Auto-Expand of Folders!Auto-expand of folders in the tree view can be disabled so that folders do not open automatically. Read more » 97.) I would love to see the full name of the folder on the tab instead of "..."!Q-Dir can show the full folder name on the tab instead of truncating it with "...". Read more » 98.) Button for new tab, close all tabs, tabs and so on?Q-Dir provides buttons for new tab, close all tabs and other tab actions. Read more » 99.) Show the folder size / number of files in a column, does that work?Yes, folder size and number of files can be displayed as separate columns in the explorer view. Read more » 100.) A little helpers, I have still not found, something like "minimize to tray"?Q-Dir can be minimized to the tray so that it runs in the background and can be reopened via the icon. Read more » 101.) 7zip and TortoiseSvn context menus missing in Explorer Views, plus icon overlays?Check whether the shell integration of 7-Zip/TortoiseSVN is enabled and whether Q-Dir runs with compatible permissions. Read more » 102.) Can i drag tabs to restructure them? Just like what google chrome does?Yes, tabs in Q-Dir can be dragged to reorder them, similar to Google Chrome. Read more » 103.) Problem, PDF preview does not work for me with Quad-File-Explorer x64?PDF preview requires a compatible PDF preview handler; check whether one is installed and enabled for the x64 version. Read more » 104.) How can I change the color of the sorted column. Right now the sorted column turns white?The color of the sorted column can be changed in the view settings. Read more » 105.) Please explain: WARNING Once Q-Dir always Q-Dir?This is a playful warning that Q-Dir can become your preferred file manager once you get used to its quad-pane workflow. Read more » 106.) Explorer window have 1 or more tabs and default folder tab?Q-Dir can be configured so explorer windows have one or more tabs, including a default folder tab. Read more » 107.) Is there the Quad-Directory File Manager for Linux or Mac OS X?No, Q-Dir is a Windows program; there is no official version for Linux or macOS. Read more » 108.) Is there a way to start Q-Dir with a parameter of path for Explorer-Views?Yes, Q-Dir can be started with a path parameter to open specific folders in the explorer views. Read more » 109.) How to navigate up a folder?Use the “Up” button or the corresponding keyboard shortcut to navigate one folder up. Read more » 110.) Quad-Explore Q-Dir and Windows x64. How does it work?Yes, Q-Dir is available for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows and works on both architectures. Read more » 111.) How do i use the Quad-File-Explorer, internal file association rules eg 7-Zip?Q-Dir uses the Windows file associations; for 7-Zip, ensure the shell integration is enabled. Read more » 112.) Occasional problems with "*.qdr" files. The icon is now red not blue!A red *.qdr icon indicates a changed or invalid association; re-register the file type or check the file contents. Read more » 113.) How can i force move or copy of the data while dragging?Hold the appropriate modifier key (Ctrl for copy, Shift for move) while dragging to force the operation. Read more » 114.) How can edit or copy very long paths in Vista address bar?Long paths can be edited or copied in the address bar; use the modern address bar for better handling. Read more » 115.) How to change the background colour of the active explorer pane!The background color of the active explorer pane can be changed in the view settings. Read more » 116.) Program Starter portable files and installed, programs and location?Q-Dir can be used portably or installed; the program starter handles both portable files and installed programs. Read more » 117.) How can i change the colour of the header bar of the active window?The header bar color of the active window can be changed in the settings. Read more » 118.) I think is missing is the "Invert Selection" option!Q-Dir offers an invert selection option to select all files except the currently selected ones. Read more » 119.) Is it possible to change the title of the Quad-Explorer window?Yes, the title of the Quad-Explorer window can be changed. Read more » 120.) How can I enlarge the thumbnails in Q-Dir?Thumbnails can be enlarged via the view settings in Q-Dir. Read more » 121.) How can i change the groups settings in explorer view of Q-Dir!Group settings in the explorer view can be changed in the view options. Read more » 122.) How can i synchronize directories in Explorer-Views whit xcopy.exe?Directories can be synchronized using xcopy.exe via a command or batch file started from Q-Dir. Read more » 123.) Won´t do password protected FTP in Explorer Views Addressbar!Password-protected FTP may not work directly in the address bar; use a dedicated FTP client or the SFTP method via SSHFS-Win. Read more » 124.) How can i filter the Files in Explorer Views in Quad-Dir?Yes, Q-Dir has a filter function that can restrict the displayed files, e.g. by type or name. Read more » 125.) Is there a search function in Quad Explorer?Yes, Q-Dir has a search function that lets you search for files and folders in the views. Read more » 126.) How to add google or bing search to the i-net feature in File Explorer?The i-net feature can be extended with Google or Bing search via the settings. Read more » 127.) How can i browse FTP folders in Explorer Views, do you support SFTP?Q-Dir has no built-in FTP/SFTP client, but SFTP can be mounted via SSHFS-Win and then browsed in Q-Dir. Read more » 128.) How can i change the preview filter settings for Q-Explorer List Views?Preview filter settings for the list views can be changed in the options. Read more » 129.) Can I displays the folder size in Explorer-Views, file extension?Yes, folder size and file extension can be displayed in the explorer views. Read more » 130.) Can i have a separate tree view for each explorer list view?Yes, each explorer view can be assigned its own tree view – alternatively, a shared tree can be used for all views. Read more » 131.) I"m visually impaired, how do i enlarge the font on my Quad-Explorer?The font size in Q-Dir can be enlarged in the settings to improve readability. Read more » 132.) Can I somehow disable the click navigation sound on Windows 10/11 in Q-Dir?The click navigation sound can be disabled in the Windows sound settings or in Q-Dir's options. Read more » 133.) The 7-zip context is not in Explorer-Views under Windows 10 x64. Why?Check whether the 7-Zip shell integration is enabled for x64 and whether Q-Dir runs with compatible permissions. Read more » 134.) The columns chaos - a never-ending story in Quad-Explorer?Column settings can be managed and reset in the view options to bring order to the columns. Read more » 135.) Has the Quad-Dir-Explorer fast access to frequently used programs?Yes, Q-Dir offers a program starter for quick access to frequently used programs. Read more » 136.) Has Quad-Directory Explorer a single tree that can be used for all panes?Yes, Q-Dir can be configured so that all explorer panes use a single shared tree structure. Read more » 137.) Quad-Directory-Explorer 3.31 and Windows 98 on 10?Q-Dir is designed for modern Windows versions; Windows 98 is not supported. Read more » 138.) Dragging doesn"t work at all when dragging from a network (mapped) drive!Drag & drop from mapped network drives can be restricted by permissions or UAC; try copy/paste instead. Read more » 139.) Make the Quad-Explorer portable and install silent command line!Q-Dir can be run portably and started via command-line parameters; autoupdate options are also available. Read more » 140.) Help! Default bold font in Explorer View is killing my eyes!The font style (including bold) can be changed in the view settings to a more comfortable font. Read more » 141.) Help: "Connection error" in Windows 10/11 when the folder is locked!A locked folder can cause a connection error; check permissions, file locks and network connectivity. Read more » 142.) How can I block to open .zip, .rar *.cab folder in explorer view?Archive folders can be excluded from opening in the explorer view via the settings. Read more » 143.) Problems with Windows 10 or 11 and favorites and desktop shortcuts!Favorites and desktop shortcut issues can often be resolved by updating Q-Dir and checking shortcut permissions. Read more » 144.) How can i manage, bacup or delete the favorites for all Explorer Views in Q-Dir?Favorites can be managed, backed up and deleted via the favorites menu or by backing up the configuration file. Read more » 145.) Preview PDF files of Adobe and other Images from Explorer views?PDF and image previews require a compatible preview handler; check whether one is installed and enabled. Read more » 146.) Clone eg transfer the folder from Explorer View-1 to View-2?Yes, folders can be transferred or cloned from one explorer view to another. Read more » 147.) Error message: You might not have enough rights!Check the folder permissions and whether Q-Dir runs with the necessary rights (possibly as administrator). Read more » 148.) Transfer, Reset the Explorer View settings of columns in Q-Dir, how to?Column settings can be transferred or reset in the view options. Read more » 149.) File Explorer view column and view settings are not saved, Why no?View settings may not be saved if the configuration file is write-protected or Q-Dir is closed improperly; check the settings storage. Read more » 150.) The difference in file explorer between favorites and Quick links?Favorites store frequently used folders, while Quick Links provide fast access to common locations – both help navigation but serve different purposes. Read more » 151.) Forward and back-navigation and keep selection of objects in all Explorer Views!Q-Dir supports forward and back navigation and can keep the selection of objects across explorer views. Read more » 152.) How can i preview images in File Explorer Views?The image preview can be enabled in the settings so that images are shown as a preview in the explorer view. Read more » 153.) How can i pictures and posters print from File Explorer Views?Images and posters can be printed directly from the explorer views via the print function. Read more » 154.) How to Change Column Settings in for the Explorer Views in Quad Explorer?Column settings for the explorer views can be changed via the view options. Read more » 155.) Start with last setting, no lost the File-Explorer Views and settings?Yes, Q-Dir can start with the last settings so the explorer views and settings are not lost. Read more » 156.) Color filter for files and folders in Explorer views eg MP3, but how?Yes, the color filter can highlight certain file types (e.g. MP3) in color so they stand out immediately in the view. Read more » 157.) How can I change the favorites folder in Quad-Directory-Explorer?The favorites folder can be changed via the favorites menu or the settings. Read more » 158.) How can i start with a favorite setting for explorer views from Desktop?Yes, you can start Q-Dir with a favorite setting directly from the desktop. Read more » 159.) How can i create a New-Folder in File-Explorer Views?Use the context menu or the New Folder button to create a new folder in the explorer view. Read more » 160.) What is the meaning of the "red" files in Explorer Views on Windows?Red-displayed files are usually hidden files or specially marked files – the color signals a special status. Read more » 161.) The wrong program opens a file in Explorer View, why?The file association in Windows is set to another program. Right-click the file, choose “Open With” and select the desired program. Read more » More questions? Visit the complete Q-Dir FAQ ».
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