File Explorer Extension: The Missing Features
By mrwangkai on July 13, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Posted Under: Application, Utility
| File Explorer Extension | File Explorer Extension |
|---|---|
| Version 2.05 | |
| Cost: Free | |
| Hou Ming (Developer Info) | |
 (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) |
We are always looking for the next bigger and better application or at least an addition to the existing ones. If you’re a regular user of the default File Explore on your Windows Mobile device, you would have noticed that the features are rather limited. File Explorer Extension adds to that lack and give it added features that you wish the application had in the first place.
While the application may be introduced through XDA-Developer, it is developed and released through a Japanese site. Don’t worry about all the Japanese text, just Ctrl+F to find File Explorer Extension V2.05. Download using the 3rd link from the top that has the word ‘CAB…’ in the link title.
Features
Once installed, nothing more needs to be done. All you need to do is to open the File Explorer to access the extended functions as listed below:
- Resizable header for easy sorting by file name, date of last modification or size.
- Tree view of folders; you can now jump easily from a location to any other on your device in one step.
- Show extension option for those who ask themselves the same question I do: “What type of file is this?
- Icon view that enables the display of files as icons similar to your desktop computer.
- Real time image preview; now you don’t have to open several files in order to send the one you desire.
- Open with Program allows you easily select an application to open the specific file you select (useful in case you don’t have the correct file associations or when you want Album app to open your images instead of Windows default picture viewer.
- File property context menu for easy renaming and attribute changing.
- Open all executables with Parameters in case you need a special parameter when launching an application.
- Sending shortcut to Programs for instant shortcut creation of executables placed directly in Programs folder in Start Menu.
Enjoy the extended File Explorer! 
Screenshots
Download
| Min Req: | Windows Mobile 5 and 6 PocketPCs |
|---|---|
| Device Tested: | Samsung Omnia Samsung Epix |
| Price: | Freeware |
| Ratings | (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) |
| Target Audience: | For users who are always accessing the file explorer and is wanting more features than provided. |
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Reader Comments
Does not work for Samsung BlackJack II. As this is not a PPC capable phone. Please remove from “Device Tested” list.
I was pretty excited about this CAB, until I realized it won’t work for SP’s.
Thanks TK, we’ve updated the article accordingly.
BTW, Thanks again for all the work your website has and offers to the WinMo community, you guys are great!