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fastlynx Alternative for Windows 10 or a similar COMPARE folders apps
Hi,
We are looking for folder contents compare application. However, we are looking for an apps that would display the folders contents side by side like an old apps we uses to work with in the DOS age called FX.exe (see below):
Luckily we found the manufacturer of the FX.exe and also found other supposedly similar apps like 'WinMerg' and 'KDiff3' but can't seem to get them to display a folder-to-folder contents like the old FX.exe apps did.
So like always, after trial & error searching for a tool of this type, we turn to EE for advice.
In essence we are looking for an apps that can,
Basically these are the 3 things we are searching for in the apps (and obviously to be free).
We are looking for folder contents compare application. However, we are looking for an apps that would display the folders contents side by side like an old apps we uses to work with in the DOS age called FX.exe (see below):
Luckily we found the manufacturer of the FX.exe and also found other supposedly similar apps like 'WinMerg' and 'KDiff3' but can't seem to get them to display a folder-to-folder contents like the old FX.exe apps did.
So like always, after trial & error searching for a tool of this type, we turn to EE for advice.
In essence we are looking for an apps that can,
- Display two folder contents side by side as the pix above demonstrate.
- In addition to it's contents, display the hidden or system files of per folder (as above that the hidden files has a '░').
- Also, if it can have capabilities to transfer from each to/fro folders display in the window (but not a must)
Basically these are the 3 things we are searching for in the apps (and obviously to be free).
ASKER
you have any links?
From Google: http://www.scootersoftware.com/
For Ultra Compare: use the Ultra Edit site:
http://www.ultraedit.com/?gclid=CLGyzYC68c8CFQKoaQodSOsFYw
and find Ultra Compare under Products
For Ultra Compare: use the Ultra Edit site:
http://www.ultraedit.com/?gclid=CLGyzYC68c8CFQKoaQodSOsFYw
and find Ultra Compare under Products
ASKER
Thanx for the links... do the apps you recommend do what we are basically looking for?
Can you send us a pix of both apps from your computer to see how similar they look like? (prior placing the question we installed of series of apps that was headache to uninstall)
Thanx again.
Can you send us a pix of both apps from your computer to see how similar they look like? (prior placing the question we installed of series of apps that was headache to uninstall)
Thanx again.
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I use Total Commander as well. If I am comparing folders, I still use Beyond Compare.
I guess it's more about the look than about actually comparing. Could fastlynx even do that (bytewise, I mean), Rayluvs?
> I guess it's more about the look than about actually comparing.
That's an interesting point! I interpreted the question as looking for an automated folder comparison function, which is why I posted the screenshot that I did, but if the question is really about wanting a visual comparison with left and right panes, then the screenshot you posted is the relevant one. In either case, Total Commander can do it!
That's an interesting point! I interpreted the question as looking for an automated folder comparison function, which is why I posted the screenshot that I did, but if the question is really about wanting a visual comparison with left and right panes, then the screenshot you posted is the relevant one. In either case, Total Commander can do it!
Beyond Compare can compare complete file contents (screenshot above) as well as Total Commander and other tools noted above.
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All entries are excellent!!! However, totalcommander takes the cake for the user (it's old man and this option looks pretty close to what he was accustom in his old XP)
Thanx All!!!
Thanx All!!!
> it's old man and this option looks pretty close to what he was accustom in his old XP
One other thing that may interest him/you. You can use Classic Shell in W10 to get the XP user interface. This 5-minute EE video Micro Tutorial shows how:
Make Windows 10 Look Like Earlier Versions of Windows with Classic Shell
Select the "Classic with two columns" style, which is, in essence, XP — he may really like that (I use the "Classic style", which is, in essence, W2K). Regards, Joe
One other thing that may interest him/you. You can use Classic Shell in W10 to get the XP user interface. This 5-minute EE video Micro Tutorial shows how:
Make Windows 10 Look Like Earlier Versions of Windows with Classic Shell
Select the "Classic with two columns" style, which is, in essence, XP — he may really like that (I use the "Classic style", which is, in essence, W2K). Regards, Joe
UltraCompare (IDM Software) works well and I use this as well.