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

FAR Manager - free program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. 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. XYplorer Free is a file manager that combines features found in navigational and orthodox managers. TeraCopy is a compact program designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed.

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File archivers

Bandizip is a free archiver from the Bandisoft company that supports many formats. Universal Extractor is a program do to exactly what it says: extract files from any type of archive. Zipeg is a free software that extracts files from compressed archives like ZIP, RAR, 7z and others. 7-Zip is a free file archiver with high compression ratio in 7z format with LZMA compression. 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. Recuva is a compact freeware to restore files that have been deleted from your computer. JetFlash Recovery Tool is an advanced software tool specifically developed for Transcend JetFlash USB flash drives. PC Inspector File Recovery is freeware program for hard disc scanning and restoring data with original time. Unstoppable copier is great for recovering files from scratched CD’s or defective floppy or hard disks.

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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

FBackup is fast and easy to use free backup utility for data reserving and restoring. Macrium Reflect Free is a fastest award winning hard disk imaging and data backing free software. AOMEI Backupper is a powerful tool to backup and recover documents and system files. EaseUS Todo Backup Free is a multifunctional tool for backup creation from the EaseUS company. Paragon Backup & Recovery Free is a set of tools for files, OS and hard drive partitions backup.

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Hard Drive

Victoria - freeware utility to assess performance, test and perform minor repairs to HDD. HDDScan is a freeware utility for hard drive diagnostics (RAID arrays, Flash USB and SSD drives are also supported). GParted Live is a powerful piece of software for doing various operations to hard disk partitions. HD Tune is a program to check your hard disk drive health. EaseUS Partition Master Free is a free easy-to-use disk partitioning and disk management utility for your PC.

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File Sharing

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. StrongDC++ is a client for sharing files in Direct Connect network by using NMDC and ADC protocols. DC++ is a Direct Connect client that enables you to quickly find and download any files. Shareman is a content exchange service that works somewhat like BitTorrent, but much more user- and ISP-friendly.

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Cloud storage

MEGAsync is a simple application that enables you to create a path between a local source folder and a cloud drive. 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. iCloud for PC Windows‭ ‬is‭ ‬a‭ ‬program to work with‭ ‬a‭ ‬cloud storage‭ ‬designed‭ ‬for owners of Apple products.‭

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