Disks and Files

Best software for working with files and folders:‭ ‬file archivers,‭ ‬cleaners,‭ ‬file managers,‭ ‬defragmenters,‭ ‬backup and recovery software.‭ ‬"Disks and files‭"‬ category includes software aimed at performing various operations with files and folders as well as managing hard disks and other media for files storage.‭ ‬Among the most common representatives of such programs are file archivers,‭ ‬cleaners,‭ ‬file managers and utilities for backing up and restoring of data.

File Managers

FreeCommander XE is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager with many additional features. xplorer² LITE is an easy to use yet very potent and efficient alternative to the standard Explorer. TeraCopy is a compact program designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed. FAR Manager - free program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Explorer++ is a file managing system that supports multiple tabs, making it easy for you to navigate through your files and folders.

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File archivers

Universal Extractor is a program do to exactly what it says: extract files from any type of archive. 7-Zip is a free file archiver with high compression ratio in 7z format with LZMA compression. TUGZip is a freeware archiving utility that provides support for a wide range of compressed files. Zipeg is a free software that extracts files from compressed archives like ZIP, RAR, 7z and others. IZArc is a freeware file archiver for Microsoft Windows supporting many archive formats.

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Data recovery

Victoria - freeware utility to assess performance, test and perform minor repairs to HDD. PC Inspector File Recovery is freeware program for hard disc scanning and restoring data with original time. Recuva is a compact freeware to restore files that have been deleted from your computer. Unstoppable copier is great for recovering files from scratched CD’s or defective floppy or hard disks. R.saver is a program that helps recover accidentally formatted and deleted user data.

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Defragmenters

Auslogics Disk Defrag is a compact and fast defragmentation tool that supports FAT 16/32, and NTFS file systems. Smart Defrag works quietly in the background on your PC, keeping your hard disk running at its speediest. MyDefrag is very easy to use utility, fast, low overhead, with several optimization strategies. Defraggler is program for disk defragmentation. Works both with the whole drive and separate files. UltraDefrag is a free open-source hard disk defragmentation application for ‬Windows.‭

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Backup

Macrium Reflect Free is a fastest award winning hard disk imaging and data backing free software. SlimDrivers Free is a simple tool to identify, download, and help you install driver updates for your system. Cobian Backup is a multi-threaded program that can be used to backup your files and directories. DriverMax is a powerful free utility which helps you download, back up and restore the drivers. FBackup is fast and easy to use free backup utility for data reserving and restoring.

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Hard Drive

Paragon Partition Manager Free is a free application for organizing hard disks that makes it possible to apply various operations to them. Victoria - freeware utility to assess performance, test and perform minor repairs to HDD. DiskCheckup is a free hard drives status monitor for desktop. MiniTool Partition Wizard Free is a free partition manager software that can be used by individuals with any experience level. HDDScan is a freeware utility for hard drive diagnostics (RAID arrays, Flash USB and SSD drives are also supported).

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File Sharing

DC++ is a Direct Connect client that enables you to quickly find and download any files. StrongDC++ is a client for sharing files in Direct Connect network by using NMDC and ADC protocols. eMule is a peer-to-peer file sharing clients which is based on the eDonkey2000 network. Shareaza is a universal peer-to-peer client for Windows, free of spyware or bundled products. Shareman is a content exchange service that works somewhat like BitTorrent, but much more user- and ISP-friendly.

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Cloud storage

Cloud Mail.Ru is a highly functional cloud data storage. Microsoft OneDrive ‭ is a desktop client for Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage. Dropbox is a useful tool that will enable you to instantly store your files online and share them. Google Drive is a program for interaction with the cloud storage having the same name. Yandex.Disk is a freeware cloud service that allows you to store your files on Yandex servers.

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