Even powerful computers with fast SSDs and expensive processors can have a hard time opening folders with large numbers of files on Windows. Tweaking one option in the registry can fix that problem.

I have used Windows File Explorer for several years, and over that time, I have not always liked the tool. In fact, I often find myself installing extra free tools just to make File Explorer better.

The File Explorer is one of the central tools in Windows. This is because the operating system is file-orientated, so the folder in which a file is stored, its name, and extension play a major role.

Whether you want a change or power-user tools, these File Explorer alternatives definitely beat stock ...