Hello! Today I decided to write an article about total commander, I have not seen analogues on the Internet, I will be relevant! \u003d D
So, what is a total commander is an analogue of Windows Explorer, only 100 times more convenient. The only drawback of the total commander is the interface. It looks like it's 99 now \u003d D
What is more convenient than total? First, it is very fast. Secondly, you work in two windows, which is very convenient (copy cut, etc.). Thirdly, such a search is built into the total commander so that you can search for text in files on your computer. That is, you can find the desired document by a piece of text in it. Moreover, total is able to rename a bunch of files quickly and make unique names (as you enter). Also, you can see in an instant, all files from all folders are also a handy thing. I thought I would record a video lesson, but, mom is at home, I can't now, I'll have to do it later. Oh, okay. You do not write comments, I am offended! \u003d D
So, let's get to the point. First download this super program - total commander file manager
Download Total Commander first
Find out your bit depth in order to know what to download
Now after installing it on your computer, we begin to understand \u003d)
Take a look at the interface first. If you want to change it, make more icons, then go to Configuration - Settings - Icons and set it to your liking 
As we can see, the total commander has a main panel on top which contains the most necessary options (search, etc.), as well as the settings of the program itself 
Let's look at the options first. The chapter files has 3 useful functions. The first is if you click on any folder and press CTRL + L, then you will immediately be knocked out how much the folder weighs, how many nested folders it contains and the space that it takes. Also the function CTRL + M (group rename) With this thing you can change the name of many files. And of course, calculating the md5 sum is also sometimes useful! 
So, the first thing I did for myself was assign hotkeys to such procedures. Rename a lot of files Shift + F2 (F2 - just rename in Windows if you didn't know, so this combination is always in my head), Quick search (to search as in Windows Explorer, you type keys and immediately find the file by name), search for files in a new tab Ctrl + F (like in Chrome), copy the full path to the file ctrl + shift + c to the clipboard
Perhaps I'll have to tell you how I did it \u003d)
Total commander rename
As you know in Windows, rename F2. We will also do it for the total commander. Go to Configuration - Settings - Miscellaneous. We set the desired key, I set f2. Find the command cm_RenameOnly and click on the green checkmark 
Super! Let's make a call to group rename with the key combination shift + f2.
Go to Configuration - Settings - Miscellaneous. We set the desired key, I set shift + f2. Find the command cm_MultiRenameFiles and click on the green checkmark 
You can learn how to use renaming with the help of a video that I recorded for you a long time ago.
Super! Let's go further!
In the same way, you can set the keyboard shortcuts to Search for files by a separate process (cm_SearchStandalone); Copy names with paths to the clipboard (cm_CopyFullNamesToClip);
Total commander add program to quick launch bar
Adding a program to the total launcher is quite simple. It is necessary either to pull the exe file to the panel itself or to hammer the program with the paths manually. Let me consider two cases separately.
The first option is to go to% programFiles% and pull the exe to the panel 
The second option is to add manually by specifying the path and icon.
Click. Etc. cl. mouse - Edit - Add and add the program by specifying the full path in brackets 
Quick tabs and files in Total Commander
Remember the important keyboard shortcut Ctrl + D. In Google Chrome, bookmarks. And at Total Commander also.
You went to the folder you want to save and have quick access. No problem. Open the folder in Total Commander and press Ctrl + D or click on the asterisk. 
By clicking on the star again, you can view a list of your quick directories, to which you have quick access! Also, you can add a separator or file for quick access. The full path must be specified for the file. Example: "C: UsersAlexanderDropboxКleо.com.ua What needs to be redone on the Cleo.mmap site"
Total commander ftp setup
Let's continue. If you have a website, ftp hosting (file), then you can also connect via FTP using the total commander. All you need to do is open the total commander, click Network - Connect to FTP server and enter your connection details. For example, my settings are 
When creating, I got knocked out, remove the write protection. So you need to run total using administrator
Everything! You can use Ftp with Total commander and add other FTPs in the same way.
You can add keyboard shortcuts for this purpose. Go to Configuration - Settings - Miscellaneous. I, for example, use the alt + N keys to invoke FTP. You can do as I advised from above. Command cm_FtpConnect.
Total commander show hidden files
You can show hidden files in Total Commander using the command cm_SwitchHid... Find the item itself in Configuration - Settings - Panel content... There we put a tick - show hidden files.
If you want to add a quick call (I added the Ctrl + H key to myself, I got used to it from previous versions of Total) I will repeat - cm_SwitchHid 
I'll tell you more in the video later! In the meantime, I have everything. I wanted to write a few words about plug-ins, but see, that's another story \u003d) Have a good day everyone, Alexander Chek was with you as always, good to everyone!
It is the simplest and most convenient program for working with disks and files. With its help, you can easily and quickly select, copy, move, delete folders, unpack archives, run programs as administrator and perform many other operations. This file manager is recognized as an indispensable program for all PC users.
IMPORTANT! In some cases, when unpacking an archive using WinRAR and 7-Zip programs, the user may face the problem of the absence of the installation file in the folder. Standard archivers may not be able to move exe files. Total Commander solves this problem.
Total Commander interface overview
The Total Commander interface is designed in a classic two-pane form, which is convenient when performing various operations with files on different disks.
An optional menu is located in the upper part of the program window. Below it are the toolbar icons. At the bottom are buttons for the most frequently used operations.
How to work with disks?
To select a drive and start working with it, you should click on the drive letter. The contents of the disc will open in one part of the program window. In another part, you can see the contents of another medium. This is useful when comparing content.
You can open files and folders of disks by double-clicking.
How to search for files in Total Commander?
In order not to open every disk and folder in search of the desired file, Total Commander has a search function. To use it, you should follow these steps:
- Press the button "Find files" on the toolbar.
- A small window will open. If you know on which disk the file is located, you can specify it.
- By going to the "Search templates" tab, you can specify the file type.
- After all the parameters for the search are specified, you should click on the "Start Search" button.
- Search results will be displayed in the same window.
- By clicking on the desired result, the file will open.
What operations can be performed on files and folders?
Selection of files and folders. There are several ways to select the required items in Total Commander.
- By right-clicking on an element.
- The combination "Ctrl + left mouse button".
If you need to select several files, then hold down the "Ctrl" key and use the "up" and "down" keys to select the required number of files or click on the folders with the left mouse button.
The selected files will be colored differently.
Copying. You can also copy an element in several ways.
- Using the key combination "Ctrl + C";
- By selecting the file with one click and pressing "F5";
- Using the button at the bottom of the working window of the program.
Moving files. In order to move a file, it is worth performing a few simple steps:
- Select the file with one click of the left mouse button. In the second window, open the drive or folder where you want to move the file. Click "Move". We confirm the completion of the operation.
- Or just drag the desired element.
Deleting files. To delete the required file or folder, select it and press the "Delete" key or select a special button on the toolbar.
Packing and unpacking files. The file manager Total Commander can replace any archiver. It can be used to package and unpack files. To do this, just select the archive and click "Unpack".
Or select several files (or one) and click "Pack".
The archive has been created.
Configuring FTP connection in Total Commander
To create an FTP connection, follow these steps:
- Click on the "Connect to FTP Server" icon.
My first impression of Total Commander was disgusting, practically the same as for all beginners, since when you install the program on your computer, you get complete information about the files, many settings, and a huge number of buttons. And after viewing, many users will simply prefer the regular Windows Explorer.
Total Commander - description of functions.
The creation of this software product originated in the distant past. The first product of this company was Norton Commander, which opened up all the expanses of Dos. At that time, he could already copy, delete, paste, rename, replace. I had hotkeys in the settings, which was very convenient.
After some time, windows operating systems began to take on a graphical appearance, and at the same time an internal conductor appeared. But alas, it did not become such a powerful tool as Norton Commander, since all operations performed on files were carried out only with the mouse. After several months of torment in the explorer, similar programs began to appear, reminiscent of Total Commander in the distant past. These programs had a two-window display, and the most striking of them were: Far Manager and Volkov Commander. In appearance, they practically did not differ from Nortona. Until 2002, Total Commander was called Windows Commander and it was with this program that I began to master the file manager. Total Commandergained great popularity among ordinary users, so that he knew how to copy, move, replace, etc. all in one click! That was beyond the power of the Windows conductor. And that's why this file manager has been the leader for the last 20 years). Over this entire period, a huge number of various versions and clones of the program and many competitors have appeared.
Total Commander supports third-party plugins that complement it and make it the best among competitors. It is also popular due to the fact that it has a low degree of protection, and it is distributed on the network under a Shareware license, which allows you to use the total month for free. After hackers first hacked it, various pages began to appear on the network that allow you to download: total commander crack, crack,key and so on. Of course, I am not a supporter of using non-licensed software products, but many others are happy to go for it.
With the change in windows, changed versions began to appear, for example, such as: total commander for windows 7, for windows xp, for windows x64. File manager programmers have never lagged behind progress and have always pushed their products for new systems in a timely manner. With more and more development and distribution around the world, the developers began to release it in various languages: total commander Russian version, English, Chinese, Japanese, German, Portuguese and many other languages. This step made a tremendous leap in promoting it around the world. After reading half of the article, you may already want to download Total Commander, and you have such an opportunity, the developer on the official website offers to download the trial version for any windows platform.
The trial version is an infinitely free version. My favorite version is: total commander 7, it became for me the most reliable, fast, easy to use, and most importantly I have it with a Russian translation.
After installing version 7, Total commander looks like this:
The file manager has very simple settings for internal functionality and appearance:
The arrows show what each tick is responsible for. After changing the settings, you can click the apply button and then change the settings, or you can click OK and the settings will be applied, and the window will close.
She can also connect to local servers via FTP, I will say right away - this is serious and the best
From the very beginning of my website creation, I have always used Total Commander to connect to the FTP server. Once connected, you are presented with a tremendous search function for files and file contents. Support for many encodings, which does not become an obstacle when searching and replacing, file, strings, etc.
You ask me how to configure f tp compound, but everything is very simple.
Hello readers!
Standard Windows Explorer allows us to see folders, shortcuts and other information, but does not display system files.
In order to edit system files, we need a special manager, for example, Total Commander.
And also this manager is much more convenient than the usual explorer.
Not sure what it is? I will explain to you how to use Total Commander and, in fact, what this program is for.
Total Commander functionality
With the Total Commander manager, you can perform absolutely any operations with files and folders on your computer or mobile device.
Let's just say Total Commander is an improved version of the standard explorer.
Thanks to the integration of ZIP-packer, this manager is able to open, edit, pack and unpack archives without a pre-installed archiver. In order to perform this action, you just need to click on the archive in the program window.
If you are unfamiliar with such a concept as an archive, then read these articles:
But most of the users are attracted to this program for another reason. With Total Commander, you can cut large files, and then, using the same Commander, glue them back together. This is a very useful option, especially when a large image of a video game, for example, does not fit on one flash drive or disk.
Speaking about Total Commander, it should be mentioned that this file manager supports the Drag & Drop mode (drag and drop). Thanks to this function of the software interface, you can copy data to any section by simple drag and drop. But personally, I have always found it more convenient to use hotkeys, for example:
- F5 - copy
- F6 - Move
- F7 - Create New Directory
- F8 - Delete File or Folder
Among other things, Total Commander can work with hidden files (edit, copy, move or delete them).
Manager navigation
After we install and run this software, we will see 2 windows (program sections).
In each of the sections, you can open a specific media or folder. This can be done by clicking on the buttons at the top of the screen (there is a button for each disk).
You can copy or move data from one window to another by simply dragging and dropping files or using hot keys. No more messing with a dozen open Windows windows!
Plugins for Total Commander
Despite its huge range of possibilities, you can install additional plugins (libraries that extend the functionality of the utility) on Total Commander.
Thus, you can install a player in the application (for viewing multimedia), various Unlockers for deleting protected system files, etc.
But by and large, these plugins are designed to work with documents inside the program, access remote archives via a network connection and to get complete information about documents.
FTP client in file manager
This client will be very useful for those who store their data on online disks and for transferring files between Commander users.
FTP client is a protocol for transferring data to FTP servers.
By and large, this client is used by webmasters. With it, you can upload to your site or edit the files and folders of the site without any difficulties and hassles.
If suddenly you have a desire to create your own personal website or blog, then read the article:
File manager for smartphone
The Commander itself was originally developed for Windows, and had the name Windows Commander, but now versions for Android have already been developed. This is a very strong breakthrough in the world of mobile technologies, since now you can manage your files in a few simple clicks, bypassing the standard file manager.
Mobile Total Commander also sees hidden and system folders on the device, which helps to get a closer look at your smartphone.
Ultimately, there is absolutely nothing difficult in using Total Commander, you just need to customize the program for yourself. Without a doubt, if you understand the navigation of this program, it will become simply an irreplaceable utility for you.
If you are still experiencing some difficulties, then I recommend taking the training course “ Secrets of being productive at the computer". The course describes in detail the work with the described file manager and more.
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Total Commander is a seemingly simple file manager with so many useful functions and capabilities that both beginners and advanced users will surely find something they need. Let's dwell on some of the most popular and simple ones.
First of all, Total Commander is good because it is very easy to work with files and folders with its help. After launching the program, you will see a window divided into two parts. In each part, you can select the desired file.
To do this, click on the name of the required disk in the panel at the top of the window. This will open a list of all folders and files that are on the disk.
You just have to open the folder with the required file or click on the file name if it is located in the root of the disk. (fig. 1)
Total Commander allows you to perform basic actions with files with just one click: copy, move, rename, delete. For example, you need to copy a file from one folder to another. In the left part of the window, open the folder in which this file is located, and in the right - the folder into which this file needs to be copied. Then just drag the file with the left button from one part of the window to another. Alternatively, you can use the hotkey F5. (fig. 2) 
Moving files is done in a similar way, but F6 is used instead of F5. If you are using manual drag, then hold down the Shift key. (fig. 3) 
If you need to select several files in a row to perform operations on them, hold down the Shift key and click on the name of the first and last file. In this case, all files in the list between them will be highlighted. (fig. 4) 
If the files are not nearby, click on them while holding down the Ctrl key. (fig. 5) 
It is often necessary to change the file extension if you saved it in the wrong format, or if your computer does not support some of the formats. Slowly double-click the left button or press Shift + F6. Now you can change the extension or rename the file. (fig. 6) 
With Total Commander, you can quickly view files without opening them. To do this, use the F3 key. The F8 key is used to delete files.
Navigation in the program is very convenient. For example, to go directly to the root of the disk, you should press the "\\" button. To go up one level, use the ".." button or double-click on the first line "[..]". For convenience, you can sort folders and files by various parameters: name, size, date or type.
To make the program easier to work with, I recommend that you study the settings. Select the Configuration / Setup menu item. A window of this kind will open. (fig. 7) 
If you are just starting to work with Total Commander, proceed with caution, change only the basic settings. For example, you can make the context menu of a file invoke with the right mouse button. To do this, in the left part of the Settings window, select the Basic Operations item. In the window that opens, set the switch with the Left button (as is customary in Windows) in the Select with the mouse item. After that, you can rename, delete, copy files, select a program for viewing, just by clicking the right button, as in the Windows environment. (fig. 8) 
Also, using the settings, you can change the interface language, window design, column contents, the appearance of disk and partition buttons, display of hidden files, etc. As you can see, the program's capabilities are quite wide, the main thing is to learn how to use them correctly.
