Explorer Buddy: A wildcard helper plugin for the Windows Explorer. Change file attributes, copy, move, rename and delete files recursively using wildcards

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Detailled Reports

Explorer Buddy shows you what it is going to do before the file operations start:

  • All files that match the search pattern in the previously chosen range are listed. You may copy the list to the clipboard for further reference.

  • You have the choice to tell Explorer Buddy that you prefer not to be bothered with message boxes while a lengthy set of file operations is taking place. By specifying "Ignore all errors" you advise Explorer Buddy to just "keep in mind" all problems it might encounter. Explorer Buddy will show you a detailled report of all problems after all file operations are completed:

 

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Explorer Buddy extends the capabilities of the Windows Explorer by adding a context menu to the detail view. The user can select and manipulate files by using wildcard expressions, even recursively into sub- folders. Problems that may arise during lengthy file operations are anticipated and taken care of before operations start. Batch operations run without interruptions by message boxes that the operating system might otherwise pop up. Operations include Wildcard Select for Drag & Drop, Wildcard Rename, Wildcard Move, Wildcard Copy, Wildcard Delete and Wildcard Change File Attributes. Explorer Buddy generates reports with detailed information as to which operations succeeded and which failed. Furthermore, Explorer Buddy adds to additional columns to Windows Explorer's detail view, giving the user the possibility to sort by file extension (like *.exe or *.bak) and to view the short (8.3) names of files.