Windows 7 Tabbed Explorer?

[MaSx]

That's what I'm expecting Windows 7 to come with. A tabbed explorer to make life even easier while browsing a lot of files at once. I hate the fact that, Microsoft is always behind every new feature that are out. They're always the last one to have it. Hope this one gets in this time around.

Something like this and QT Tab Bar:

http://www.explorerxp.com/

I just need a relaxation of knowing that this feature has been suggested before and is being considered for Windows 7.

Please let me know! Thanks!

Edited February 25, 2009 by iMaZx

[_NeMeSiS_]

I remember there being a news post a while back where Microsoft was taking suggestions for Windows 7.

If I can also remember correctly this was one of the suggestions, and imho one of the best!

[MaSx]

Well, sometimes Microsoft can be really dumb. They will probably think it's for IE8. They might reply saying we already have tabbed explorer (IE). Dumb sh*t always comes from Microsoft. But, hopefully this gets added no matter what. This will be very handy.

[kiwi89]

It would be ok, but I kinda hope you will be able to turn it off if its in there.

[BajiRav]

tabbed explorer will be dumb :(

[bdsams Veteran]

I hope they add it... If its any thing like tabs in IE then it will be a big improvement

[bbfc_uk]

A tabbed internet browser, yes.

A tabbed Explorer, not to sure if that will be a good idea, can't really think why but if it would of been any benefit to the end user then surely they would of included it in Vista or even XP?

[dead.cell]

I like dragging and dropping files, so I don't think I'd find this useful to me. At all.

What I would find really useful is linked breadcrumbs. Something like:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Presets\Brushes

That way, if you want to jump around in the navigation, you can without having to Up Arrow out several times or edit the address bar, but still leaving those options available for those who prefer them.

This is what I'd like to see in Windows 7. :)

[James123]

What I would find really useful is linked breadcrumbs. Something like:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Presets\Brushes

Vista already does this... or do you mean something different?

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I don't care if they add tabbed explorer or not, as long as they give you the option to turn it off. I can't see where I'd ever want to use it

[The Rev]

how would you drag and drop to different tabs in the same window? that'd be kinda difficult, imho

[Julius Caro]

I like dragging and dropping files, so I don't think I'd find this useful to me. At all.

Those are my thoughts exactly. Drag & dropping is the next best thing after sliced bread!!

how would you drag and drop to different tabs in the same window? that'd be kinda difficult, imho

the same way you would do it now ? open two windows of windows explorer, maximize both, to drag&drop from one to the other, drag the file to task bar (the item on the taskbar of the other window), wait until the focus is on the other window and drop it

the same could work with tabs

although it'd be a bit unpractical :p

[SharpGreen]

how would you drag and drop to different tabs in the same window? that'd be kinda difficult, imho

It would be very simple really, just drag the file up and drop the it on the tab of the folder you want to put it in.

[devHead]

I'm just hoping they bring back customizable toolbars in Explorer. Why was that removed completely? The slickest thing I thought in Windows 2000 (and in XP, although hidden by default) was the Move To... and Copy To... buttons.

[omganinja]

I dont think they're necessary, but I'd definitely use them if they were there.

[troist]

To be honest I probably wouldn't bother with tabs in explorer. I only find tabs useful in a browser because I'm constantly opening/closing tabs which is much easier than constantly opening/closing windows.

With explorer I only ever really need to do one or two things at a time which really doesn't need tabs.

I can see it being useful for organised people though :p

[darthblader]

I think that would be a good idea to be honest. :yes:

[Daxbash5000]

I use QTTask right now in XP and it's amazing! Don't know how I lived without it- having multiple windows of the same application open in the modern computing era is just silly.

To drag and drop:

Have 2 tabs open, source and destination- drag file over tab-> tab comes into focus on mouseover with attached file-> move file where you want to place it and release. BAM! Drag and drop in tabbed explorer.

[benplace]

I use QTTask right now in XP and it's amazing! Don't know how I lived without it- having multiple windows of the same application open in the modern computing era is just silly.

To drag and drop:

Have 2 tabs open, source and destination- drag file over tab-> tab comes into focus on mouseover with attached file-> move file where you want to place it and release. BAM! Drag and drop in tabbed explorer.

I actually see Ribbons being implemented like Office 2007

[darthblader]

I actually see Ribbons being implemented like Office 2007

That would also be very good!! I love how office 2007 is and honestly wouldnt mind if they changed everything over to Ribbons. Everything is easier to find IMO.

Imagine if Windows 7 used something like the Cairo shell, well some features of it but kept the start menu.

[dead.cell]

Vista already does this... or do you mean something different?

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I don't care if they add tabbed explorer or not, as long as they give you the option to turn it off. I can't see where I'd ever want to use it

They do? I don't run Vista except for within our PC hardware lab and when doing maintenance on my step-dad's computer. If it's already in existence then sweet. :)

[sundayx Veteran]

I LIKE IT.

[Brandon Live Veteran]

I use QTTask right now in XP and it's amazing! Don't know how I lived without it- having multiple windows of the same application open in the modern computing era is just silly.

Umm... why?

[D-C]

Wow. This is probably one of the worst ideas I've heard in a long time, even taking into consideration some of the crap I've heard the Linux community come out with.

Personally I've been a very vocal opponent of tabs from day one, in ANY sort of application. MDI interfaces (which is essentially what a tabbed interface is) went out of style in computing almost 10 years ago now. As someone who uses alt+tab extensively to switch windows / applications, tabbed UIs prevent me from doing so effectively.

Right now, I can alt+tab through my windows once, essentially placing them in order, then use an appropriate number of presses of the tab key to select a specific window to give focus to. For example, if I had Google, Neowin, a couple of MSN conversations, and FireWorks open at the same time, I'd order my Alt+Tab options according to the frequency which I use each application. That way I can switch between MSN conversations Google without pulling Neowin in front of FireWorks in the order. Also, if I DO want to switch to the Neowin window, I don't have to switch to "Internet Explorer", then switch my hand position to CTRL+Tab to switch tabs, then back to Alt+Tab again to return to MSN.

Tabbed UIs are a pain in the ass, and applications which DON'T provide the option to disable them completely are the work of the devil (for example, FireFox).

[Angel Blue01]

I hate tabs, but they should have it there for considtency with IE

[D-C]

I hate tabs, but they should have it there for considtency with IE

Or they could remove them from IE :p Would be a much better option imo. Let Mozilla have the tabtards, and MS can keep the rest :p